There are so many ways that your business could be stalled or shuttered if you don’t take the steps necessary to protected it. Weather-related disasters, including storms, lightning strikes, flooding, and blizzards, resulting in power outages and damage to computers and other essential equipment, are a real risk in the New England area. Even minor issues, such as a lost mobile device or human error, can also wreak havoc on operations and setback your goals by weeks, months, or years. Many different types of businesses rely heavily on computers, mobile devices, and computer networks for their success. It is in your best interest to do everything you can to ensure that you have dependable business continuity solutions in place and that you implement disaster recovery protocol for your organization.
Do You Have a Back-up and Recovery Plan?
If there was a fire at your office, there is a plan in place for your employees, customers, and other visitors to get out quickly and safely to prevent bodily harm or loss of life. You should also have business continuity solutions created in advance of a disaster, accident, or cyberattack to protect your essential data from being lost forever. Ransomware, malware, human error, and disgruntled employees can cause a lot of damage in a short amount of time. The only way your business stands a chance of surviving these potential risks – and others – is to have a back-up and recovery plan in place. This is not a one-size-fits-all solution that can simply be implemented following an incident, but something that must be carefully considered and crafted to ensure your recovery following a minor or major disaster.
Studies show that businesses that suffer losses during a disaster or outright attack will shut down entirely within six months if they are unable to get back up and running right away. The more time that you are unable to work or access essential data, the more likely it is that you will never recover and get back to business again. Disaster recovery protocol solutions are designed to help companies of all sizes to bounce back from stolen laptops and mobile devices, file corruption that includes essential customer or accounting files, and employees clicking on an email, social media, and encrypted links on network devices or while accessing BYOD (bring your own device) equipment while on the network. In addition, losses can occur during storms, malicious attacks, ransomware, social engineering, and other scenarios, but all can be recovered from when you have business continuity solutions available.
Custom Recovery Strategies for Business
Synivate works with each client to address the areas that matter most for the rapid and complete recovery of their essential data. We identify the data that needs to be backed up on a daily basis for proper protection and also provide solutions for non-essential data, which can be backed up on a weekly or monthly basis, according to your requirements. A variety of back-up and recovery plan techniques can be used to ensure comprehensive business continuity solutions. Incremental, differential, continuous, and system image back-ups are some of the most common methods, which can be used independently or in conjunction with one or more options for even more comprehensive protection.
Where you will store the essential data is also key to having a viable disaster recovery protocol. Experts suggest that one copy should be kept on-site for minor data incidents, and another should be kept off-site in the event that the disaster actually destroys the on-site copy. Different industries have different requirements, and some may even be tasked with government regulations concerning the storage of certain types of data. Synivate can help you to meet all industry requirements and regulations to ensure that you are properly storing your essential data and protecting that data for your clients, patients, and customers. In addition, regular file testing of your backed-up data should also be provided to ensure the value and validity of your business continuity solutions. If it doesn’t work when you need it the most, it is a waste of both time and money.
Business Continuity Solutions
If you are interested in learning more about disaster recovery protocol solutions, including creating and implementing a back-up and recovery plan, contact our team by calling 617-848-1248. We can answer any questions you might have about our services and discuss your needs and requirements for designing comprehensive business continuity solutions. Call Synivate today by phone or through our website to speak with one of our friendly and knowledgeable team members.