![]() By: Joseph Imperato, Sr., Partner, XSolutions Consulting Services, LLC Introduction It’s human nature to separate things. Unfortunately, many people think their backup system is separate from their cybersecurity plan. This is not true. Cybersecurity tools and a sound backup system are mandatory for survival. Breach Detection And Prevention Are Key Tools such as SOC, SIEM, and EDR are all needed to fight today’s cybercriminals. Your IT department or Managed Services Provider (MSP) will:
60% of businesses will fail after a catastrophic data loss within six months. Don’t be one of them. The Type Of Backup Will Determine Your Survivability We’ve been preaching about the type of backup system businesses should use for many years. But, unfortunately, many look at only cost when purchasing systems. For instance, data-only backup systems are cheap. You can buy solutions from cloud providers. They have their place, but not as the sole solution for a business. Data-only backup systems limit what they backup, and recovery is slow. Recovery is also dependent upon internet bandwidth. The more data you have, the longer the download will take. During recovery, time is your enemy. The longer it takes to recover, the less chance your business has to survive. Harsh—but true. Business Continuity Should Be The Goal A Business Continuity Solution is the ultimate protection against downtime. Unlike data-only backup, Business Continuity will provide:
Cybercriminals are smart. They find out how to breach even the most sophisticated systems. If breached, your backup systems will determine whether your company survives or not. Conclusion Never operate without cybersecurity systems and appropriate backup. If you do, your business is in danger. XSolutions is an IT Services Provider serving New York (NY), New Jersey (NJ), and Connecticut (CT). We provide Managed IT Services | Managed IT Security | Backup & Disaster Recovery| Cloud Data Protection | Security Awareness Training. Call (845) 362-9675 for a free consultation.
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