As enterprises adjust to full teams that work from home, the question of disaster recovery becomes more pressing. A remote worker may have no experience executing a disaster recovery plan, and even the IT team may be little prepared to handle a crisis when workers are dispersed across different locations and with different technology situations. Disaster in Its Many Forms Hardware and software failures are responsible for some downtime, but it can also stem from power or internet outages … [Read more...]
Zero-Tolerance for Cheap Cyber Security is a Must
Cyber security is among the most important investments for any company. Why is this? While there are so many reasons, here is an important example: What happens if your company's Book of Business gets stolen, or is accessed without permission by one of your competitors? Not having invested in a reliable and stable cyber security subscription would allow your customer-base to be public - Just imagine what impact that would have on your company. A zero-tolerance threshold for a cheap solution … [Read more...]
Four Lessons From a Transition to DRaaS
Many enterprises interested in cloud technology make their first move in the area of disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS). It is an attractive alternative to the capital investment that comes with a physical disaster recovery site. As the benefits of cloud solutions are appreciated, enterprises begin to consider a bigger move with infrastructure as a service (IaaS). Before making that shift, consider these four lessons that come from using DRaaS: Assess Your Needs: When you embark on a … [Read more...]
Building a Solid Disaster Recovery Process
Cyber criminals have sophisticated attack strategies, and they don’t care how large or small your organization is — they’ll come after your data. When IT professionals and executives think about the disaster recovery process, it’s usually in the same thought that involves getting hacked. However, the disaster recovery strategy your organization establishes must take all threats into account. Hurricanes are becoming more frequent and more intense. Other types of natural disasters that can hit … [Read more...]
The Difference Between Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
If you’ve been thinking in terms of business continuity and disaster recovery being interchangeable, it may be time for you to get a better understanding of the strategies that keep your company viable during a crisis. While some areas are more susceptible to hurricanes, like in Florida or Louisiana, and companies in the Midwest may be more likely to see a tornado destroy their business, any location can be affected by a building fire or a broken water pipe. Likewise, all companies can be … [Read more...]