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Studies show about eight in 10 small to medium-size business (SMB) leaders are nervous about the security of their company’s sensitive information. And for good reason. One in four SMBs polled report suffering a breach in recent years.

Mar 12, 2024

Business Continuity

Studies show about eight in 10 small to medium-size business (SMB) leaders are nervous about the security of their company’s sensitive information. And for good reason. One in four SMBs polled report suffering a breach in recent years.

Instances of data breaches continue to trend toward all-time highs, with breach costs – e.g., regulatory fines, legal fees, losing customers – rising alongside these escalating attacks. Losing critical data could mean losing millions, a financial impact that can cripple or extinguish an SMB.

How can SMB leaders assuage their anxiety? Establish a data backup and disaster recovery (BUDR) routine that launches in the wake of a breach other types of data disasters.

Here are the steps:

  1. Assess Loss/Damage– Was one device breached? Or many? Was the entire network compromised? Are all servers/workstations still functional?
  2. Set Recovery Goals – Prioritize the most essential files. Identify the last day and time this information was intact, which is called a recovery point. Determine how long your systems require for complete restoration.
  3. Select Recovery Source – We recommend maintaining three options:
    • Local Image Backup – Regular, ongoing backup of operating system, apps and databases
    • Offsite Backup – From nightly file backup to cloud-server virtualization
    • Hybrid Services – Combo of first two that accelerates restoration without local access
  1. Confirm Recovery/Functionality – Test network connectivity and user accessibility
  2. Self-Assess Afterwards – Review, refine your process

We have walked dozens of clients through this process, helping keep data secure, untouched and recoverable with BUDR services and support. Call us for a consultation.


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