What if your entire business lost access to its data? Would you know exactly what to do? Some businesses have been learning the answer to this question the hard way lately. From cyber attacks to natural disasters, unexpected disruptions can bring operations to a standstill in an instant. The real question is: Do you have a strong recovery strategy enough to get you back online fast?
Is Your Current Recovery Strategy Enough?
When was the last time you tested your strong recovery strategy? Many businesses are confident they’re prepared—until disaster strikes. That’s when they get a harsh reality check:
- Their backups are outdated.
- Their staff isn’t clear about their roles.
- Critical systems take days instead of hours to restore.
Would your business be able to recover quickly, or would you struggle to get back on track?
Setting Up a Strong Disaster Recovery Strategy
Let’s take a look at the essential elements of a comprehensive and strong disaster recovery strategy:
Risk Assessment: Identifying Your Business’s Biggest Threats
- What are your most critical business functions?
- How long can each system be down before you sustain significant losses?
- What types of disasters are most likely in your area?
Role Assignments: Who Takes Action in an Emergency?
- Who will make critical decisions in a crisis?
- Who will manage the technical recovery processes?
- Who will communicate with customers and stakeholders?
Backups and Recovery: Ensuring Your Data Has A Strong Recovery Strategy
- Are you making regular, automated backups of all critical data?
- Do you have multiple backup locations and methods?
- Are there verified recovery procedures in place for each critical system?
Testing and Validation: The Key to a Reliable Recovery Plan
- Are you conducting full-scale recovery drills at least once a year?
- Do you run tabletop exercises every few months?
- Is there a process for monthly backup restoration tests?
Why Testing Matters: Lessons from the AWS Outage
The massive AWS outage in December 2021 left countless small businesses struggling—an eye-opening example of why preparation is critical. While businesses with a strong recovery strategy were back online within hours, others took days or even weeks to recover. Don’t let that be your fate.
Are you ready to strengthen your business continuity plan?
✅ Read our blog on securing your backups against ransomware.
✅ Watch our webinar: ‘Common Pitfalls in Cybersecurity Insurance Applications.‘
Take the First Step Toward True Business Resilience
It’s no longer about if your business will face disruptions—it’s about when. Will your recovery strategy save the day, or leave you scrambling?
If this is a priority to your operations, this is at the core of what our MSP does. Does it make sense to carve out 15 minutes for a deeper conversation? Contact us now!
