Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
What Happens to Your Business If Your Server Dies Tomorrow?
The Problem
Three scenarios that shut down businesses:
Ransomware:
Monday morning, every file is encrypted. Ransom demand: $50,000 in Bitcoin. Your IT person says backups exist but are also encrypted. Business is offline. No revenue.
Hardware Failure:
Server crashes, won't boot. IT person says "hard drive failed, data might be recoverable." Data recovery company quotes $8,000, 2-week timeline.
Natural Disaster:
Hurricane, flood, or fire damages office. Hardware destroyed. Team scattered, can't access systems. No idea how to restore operations remotely.
The real problem: Most businesses have backups but no tested recovery plan. Having backups ≠ business continuity.
The Solution
Business Continuity Plan + Tested Recovery Procedures
Business Impact Analysis
Critical systems and dependencies mapped, revenue impact calculated, Recovery Time/Point Objectives defined.
Continuity Plan Documentation
Step-by-step recovery procedures, emergency contact list, alternative work location strategy, communication templates.
Backup Implementation and Testing
Encrypted offsite backups, automated schedules, quarterly recovery testing (we actually restore from backup).
Incident Response Integration
Ransomware response procedures, data breach notification requirements, insurance claim documentation.
Real Client Example:
Accounting firm in Newburgh. 20 staff, 400+ clients, tax season approaching. "We have backups" via external drive that IT person took home weekly. I tested restore: Drive was corrupted, couldn't recover. Implemented cloud backups with encryption, tested quarterly. Four months later, crypto-locker ransomware hit. Restored all systems from previous night's backup in 6 hours. Business interruption: half a day. Ransom demand: ignored.
Book a 30-Minute Continuity Assessment Call
We'll identify your critical systems, calculate downtime revenue impact, assess current backup adequacy, and discuss realistic RTO/RPO targets.
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