Data Risk Calculator

Data Risk Calculator

	Data Risk Calculator

Answer the questions by checking the appropriate boxes below. Click the 'Results' button to calculate your score and then use the table on the Results Analysis page to evaluate your risk score (Check all boxes that apply where indicated).

What kind of data are stored on your computer? (tick all that apply)

	Occasional letters and reports
	Client Records
	Accounting
	Most critical business data

If all data on your computer were lost, and all backup tapes destroyed, how long would it take one person to re-enter it manually?

	1 week
	4 weeks
	1 year
	Over 1 year
	Impossible

Do you keep paper records that you could use as a source to re-key lost computer data?

	Yes
	No

How often do you perform a full backup?

	Daily
	Weekly
	Monthly
	Yearly

How is the backup done?

	Automatically
	Manually, by a skilled person
	Other

How long do you keep copies of your old data?

	We use the same tape every day
	One Month
	One Week
	Over One Year

How often are backup tapes verified?

	Every time a backup is done
	Periodically
	Never

How many copies of a file do you hold?

	One
	Two tapes worth
	Last two versions
	More than two versions

How often do you re-evaluate your backup strategy?

	Weekly
	Yearly
	Monthly
	Never

Where are your backup tapes stored?

	Off-site secure data storage vault
	At home
	In a safe at the office
	Next to the computer
	We don't do backups

Who has access to your computers? (tick all that apply)

	Trusted, computer-skilled employees
	People with no computer training
	Unskilled employees
	Employees who will soon quit

Do you or any of your employees: (tick all that apply)

	Install non-company software?
	Borrow software from friends?
	Access your computers by modem?

How many computers do you have?

	1
	2 - 10
	11 - 20
	21 plus

Have you got up to date virus software on these computers?

	No
	Out of Date
	Yes

Do you have a computer network?

	Novell
	Windows NT
	Windows Peer-to-peer
	No Network



RISK ANALYSIS: Use the table below to estimate your risk.
Less than 0 = Very Little Risk	You either don't have very much critical data on your computers, or your backup plan is probably adequate. Consider using a remote backup service to supplement your backups.
0 - 100 = Slight Risk	If you experience a non-catastrophic loss of data, you will probably be able to recover it. Generally, you are doing a good job with your backup plan, but you should consider improving.
101 - 200 = Moderate Risk	A loss of data from your hand disk drives may not be recoverable. Your backup plan is not adequate and you are at risk of losing data critical to the operation of your daily business.
201 - 500 = High Risk	Any major data loss would be catastrophic, and would probably not be recoverable. Your business is at risk of failure if you lose data.
Over 500 = Extremely High Risk	Your backup plan isn't protecting your data. You could experience an un-recoverable catastrophic data loss at any time which could cause your business to fail.

Important: The results from this calculator should be used as a guide only, and it is strongly advised that you should consult an experienced or qualified accountant or financial/business adviser before making any decisions.

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