Another issue as important as the creation, preparation, cleaning or definition of data is the management of the data brought into its most appropriate form and its storage in the most secure way. There are many factors that need to be considered in the management and storage processes. These elements include a wide variety of applications, from backing up data to protecting, encrypting, updating, and using secure Internet protocols. In order to transfer the research data to future studies in the most accurate way, it is necessary to pay maximum attention to the conservation processes. When the necessary care is not taken, there are dangers such as loss of confidential or sensitive data, or worse, uncontrolled access / use by others.
In order for the data not to be lost/corrupted or to remain accessible, it is necessary to make frequent backup copies and protect them against software/hardware failures, malicious attacks and natural disasters. Backing up data is an expensive process.
Networked or Cloud: Which option is best for you and your data? Does it have institutional guidelines or restrictions? Does your department or institution provide storage space? We can determine your options and help you follow the necessary steps according to the answers to questions such as: