What if your company lost all its data today?
Data today is worth as much as the trust of the people who provide it.
Are organizations truly prepared to recover when that trust is at stake?
The anxiety of losing critical information has become an increasingly common reality for organizations. The pressure to resume operations and the impact on client and partner confidence adds another layer of challenge.
In a digital environment marked by constant threats, data protection has emerged as a decisive factor for business survival and stability. On the occasion of Data Protection Day, the conversation around information privacy and security gains greater relevance.
This is especially true for companies that rely on data not only to operate but also to compete and grow in markets that are increasingly digitalized and exposed to risk.
Persistent Cyber Risk
The evolution of cyberattacks has tested organizations’ ability to safeguard their critical information. According to Veeam’s Ransomware Trends Report 2025, 69% of organizations worldwide experienced at least one ransomware attack in the past year.
This confirms that cyber risk is structural and persistent. Beyond the recurrence of attacks, one of the greatest challenges remains the ability to recover after an incident.
Reports from the FBI Internet Crime Report indicate that the total cost associated with online crimes, including ransomware damages, exceeded $16 billion. Moreover, reported losses have steadily increased in recent years. This reflects the difficulty of fully remediating and restoring affected systems.
Impact on Leadership
This scenario has shifted security incidents from being solely a technology department concern to a strategic leadership issue. Data protection is now a top priority for senior management.
It directly impacts operational continuity, decision-making, and business stability.
Javier Castrillón, Territory Sales Manager at Veeam for Latin America, emphasizes:
“Data protection is no longer just a technology team concern. Today, it is a conversation that must take place at the executive level, because business continuity, customer trust, and corporate reputation depend on it.”
Toward a Proactive Strategy
The report also highlights the need for organizations to shift their approach. Moving from reactive responses to a proactive data protection strategy is essential.
This includes practices such as continuous backup verification, the use of immutable repositories, and closer coordination between technology and security teams. 52% of organizations acknowledge that significant gaps still exist in these areas.
In this context, data protection emerges as a key enabler for enterprise risk management and business continuity. On Data Protection Day, the core message is clear:
Organizations that treat information as a strategic asset, rather than merely a technical resource, are better positioned to handle incidents, recover quickly, and sustain growth in an increasingly uncertain digital environment throughout 2026.
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