Backup & Disaster Recovery
It’s not a matter of if, it’s when.
Whether it’s a cyberattack, a sudden power outage, or a natural disaster, an unexpected crisis can halt your business instantly.
A company needs a backup and disaster recovery plan to protect vital data, prevent expensive downtime, and keep operations running during unexpected events like cyberattacks, power failures, or natural disasters. Here’s what happens without one:
The Reality for Small Businesses
Disaster Recovery by the Numbers
40%
Of small businesses never reopen after a disaster
$638K
Avg. ransomware recovery cost for smaller businesses
54%
Of ransomware victims recovered data using backups — lowest in 6 years
16%
Fully recover within a single day of an attack
Sources: FEMA and Sophos State of Ransomware 2025
Benefits of a Backup & Disaster Recovery Plan
- 01
Data Protection
Safeguards critical and sensitive information, financial records, and files from permanent deletion or ransomware.
- 02
Business Continuity
Keeps essential daily operations going or restarts them fast so staff can keep working.
- 03
Cost Reduction
Limits the high hourly costs of system downtime and prevents expensive emergency fixes.
- 04
Customer Trust
Protects your reputation by showing clients you handle crises securely and maintain reliable service.
- 05
Legal Compliance
Meets official industry rules and government standards for data safety and privacy.
- 06
Cyber Insurance
Insurance companies look at your disaster recovery program to gauge your cyber risk profile.