Backup & Recovery: The Unsexy Solution That Saves The Day
Let’s be honest — backup and recovery rarely make the top of the “cutting-edge tech” list. It doesn’t have the same buzz as AI, Zero Trust, or XDR. It’s often seen as a checkbox — something you set and forget.
But when things go pear-shaped — when ransomware hits, when files are corrupted, or when someone accidentally wipes a critical SharePoint folder — backup and recovery instantly become the most important tools in your security arsenal!
The problem? Not all backup solutions are created equal - and many are dangerously outdated when it comes to modern threats like ransomware.
The Ransomware Gap: When Your Backup Can’t Save You
We’ve all heard the advice: if you’re hit with ransomware, just restore from backup.
Simple, right?
But here’s the catch — many backup solutions store data in a way that can also be encrypted or deleted by ransomware. If your backup lives in the same environment, isn’t air-gapped, or doesn’t include immutable copies, it can become just as compromised as your live systems.
In other words: if your backups aren’t protected, they’re not really backups.
What You Actually Need in a Modern Backup Strategy
To truly protect your organisation’s data — and your ability to bounce back quickly — a modern backup solution should include:
- Immutable backups – Copies of data that can’t be altered or deleted, even by admins.
- Air-gapping – Physical or logical separation between your backup and production environments.
- Cloud isolation – Secure, encrypted off-site storage that keeps backups out of reach from attackers.
- Fast recovery – Because a backup is only useful if you can restore quickly, without days of downtime.
- Coverage across platforms – Including Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, endpoints, cloud environments, and more.
Downtime Isn’t Just Costly — It Can Ruin Your Brand and Wreck Your Hip Pocket!
Beyond the technical risks, consider this: every hour your systems are down, your team is unable to work, your customers are waiting, and your reputation is at risk.
In regulated industries, backup and recovery also play a huge role in compliance and audit readiness. If you can’t prove your ability to recover data — or worse, if you can’t actually recover it — the consequences can be severe.
A Smart Backup Strategy = Peace of Mind
The good news? The right backup solution doesn’t have to be complex or costly — and it can be a powerful part of your broader resilience strategy.
We work with organisations every day to implement backup and recovery solutions that are:
- Secure by design
- Simple to manage
- Resilient against modern threats
- And most importantly, ready when you need them most
Because while backup may not be the sexiest part of your cybersecurity stack, it just might be the one that saves you.
If it’s been a while since you tested your current solution – or you aren’t clear just how protected your data really is — now’s a good time to take a fresh look.