Disaster Recovery – Are You Covered?
There are few businesses that do not rely on IT to function and it is well known that networks and data access can be knocked out suddenly as a result of natural and manmade disasters. Irrespective of the size of a company, most businesses are dependent on their computer systems and any amount of downtime of servers and systems can quickly hurt a business. IT systems are vital for the smooth running of a company and it is important to ensure the continued operation of these systems or their rapid recovery if they are breached.
In this article from PSD Net, a bespoke IT support service based in Tonbridge in Kent, we look at what actually constitutes a disaster, the definition of disaster recovery and the benefits of disaster recovery and backup services to your business and how taking the right steps can really ensure your business is better prepared for the unexpected.
A Disaster – What Is It?
Broadly speaking, it’s an event that cannot be foreseen which is natural or manmade and one that can put your business at risk. Disasters can strike any business at any time and range from a malware or cyber attack to flooding, a lightning strike or fire and even employee theft or sabotage. Not every disaster is catastrophic but most are inconvenient. Cyber and malware attacks are quite often random and it is certainly foolhardy to think that one can’t happen to your business.
What Is Disaster Recovery?
Following a disaster, recovery involves the process of resuming and continuing normal operations by regaining access to your data, hardware, software, networking equipment and power. By having a disaster recovery plan in operation, which is a set of procedures, your business will be able to recover from the disaster in the shortest possible period of time.
Benefits of Disaster Recovery and Backup Services:
- Quick restoration
- Reduced loss of service
- Less revenue loss
- Minimised downtime
- Minimum impact
- Peace of mind
Backup Solutions For Your Business
There are a number of backup solutions and it is important that you get those that suit your business, the ones that you really need. Cloud based online backup will store your data securely offsite and if a fire or a theft occurs, you can be confident that you will still have all of your data. Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices are very popular as these connect to a network allowing data to be stored locally and retrieved more quickly.
- Data is regularly backed up offsite
- Data is encrypted
- Fully managed data recovery
- Automatic and regular scheduled backups
Having a backup and disaster recovery plan should be a top priority and needs to be in place before something happens. Every business would be wise to think about the real cost of system downtime.
What To Do Next
Please get in touch with PSD Net to discuss putting into place a disaster recovery and backup plan to guarantee your business continuity. This will protect your business against loss of data, customer records and projects and contacts. Call us on 01622 870293 for complete peace of mind. We will work with you to define the most appropriate security and disaster recovery solutions for your business.