What Happens If Disaster Strikes?
Anything from a laptop loss to a full email system… what happens in the event of an emergency? Is your data safe?
Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity isn’t just for corporates organisations. Small businesses also need to ensure they put in steps to firstly prevent a disaster and then make sure that the business survives if disaster strikes.
For a small business, this is typically about keeping your files safe and backing up everything. So your files need to be safe from any internet threat such as a virus, ransomware or a hacker. Data on the cloud also needs to be secured. If you look at the terms and conditions of Microsoft 365, they recommend that your data is backed up with a 3rd party. So don’t assume that just because you’ve signed up to a storage or email system that it’s being backed up.
What Does Disaster Look Like?
A disaster for a business could be anything from a data breach to a ransomware attack. Perhaps your business struggled to adapt when the pandemic started. Perhaps there was a fire in a neighbouring building and it’s got you thinking about how you’d continue should there be a fire at your office. There are so many scenarios but a thorough, methodical disaster recovery and business continuity plan will put your mind at ease.
Where Do We Start?
Understanding Your Business Operations
We start by learning how your company functions and what’s most important to you. This allows us to design a disaster recovery plan that minimises disruptions and protects your key assets.
Assessing Your IT Systems and Data
We review your IT infrastructure, applications, and data storage locations. By understanding where everything is stored and how it's used, we can create a targeted recovery strategy.
Tailoring a Disaster Recovery Plan
Once we know your priorities, we create a detailed disaster recovery plan. This plan is designed to keep your business running smoothly and quickly recover in the event of a disaster.
Keeping the Plan Updated
Disaster recovery isn’t a one-time task. As your business grows and technology changes, we regularly update your recovery plan to reflect new systems, personnel, and processes.
Ongoing Testing and Review
We treat your disaster recovery plan as a living document. Regular testing and reviews ensure it remains effective, giving you peace of mind that your business is prepared for any situation.
Training Your Team for Preparedness
Your disaster recovery plan only works if everyone is informed. We ensure that all staff members are trained on their roles, so they can respond quickly and efficiently during an emergency.
Liz at Rethink Your IT brings calm and professionalism, she quickly helped me resolve a frustrating issue. I am a very small business and will be using her services again and highly recommend her.
ALISON WOODLEY
Prepare Your Business for the Unexpected
Don’t wait for disaster to strike—protect your business now with a comprehensive disaster recovery plan. Let Rethink Your IT ensure your systems, data, and operations are ready for any emergency. Contact us today to start building your customised disaster recovery strategy.
