Why it’s vital to make a disaster recovery plan ASAP
Organisations everywhere dread the day that a disaster may occur and cause total chaos. But with a Disaster Recovery (DR) plan , this chaos can be reduced.
Disaster recovery is a thorough plan with set procedures to ensure the recovery of your data and technology stack, allowing systems to operate again after disaster hits.
Disasters are unpredictable and will hit us by complete surprise. They can be detrimental and very costly. When a disaster strikes, how many days of work can your team lose? Or essential files? Or client information? This could be incredibly damaging to your reputation and credibility as a business.
Why you Need a Disaster Recovery Plan Now!
1. Cybercrime
Cyber-attacks have not slightly increased, but significantly boomed this year. Did you know that 30% of Irish remote workers have had their accounts compromised? This is scary, and these cyber criminals are becoming even smarter with more intricate ways to invade your private networks. Don’t let cybercrime be your business downfall; get a plan in place now.
2. Human error
Unfortunately, human error can be a cause of disaster. We’ve all done it, accidentally deleted a file, or flipped the wrong switch. Humans aren’t perfect, so this realistically is unavoidable, but with a robust plan in place, your team doesn’t need to carry the burden of potential schoolboy errors.
3. Hardware and system failure
As much as technology is brilliant, it can also crash and fail. This is why it is also vital that you keep your systems up to date and look after them properly. Using the cloud is an excellent way to keep your data backed up and secure. But this can be part of your plan. Give your business and your team every chance to succeed, not fail.
4. Future-proof your company
Planning for the future is crucial. The current climate shows how changeable life is; therefore, get organised for the future. With a DR plan, you can rest easy knowing that your company has a safety net when a crisis occurs.
5. Customer service
Customer service is fundamental to any business’s success. To build a good relationship with your customers, you need trust. If you lose their data or cannot operate for a period of time, this relationship can be damaged and, in some cases, beyond repair. By having a DR plan in place, your customers know that their data is safe in your hands.
6. Natural disasters
Mother nature cannot be tamed. Natural disasters are unavoidable; whether it’s a flood or a fire, the damage caused crippling. Get a plan in place and make sure your business won’t be hit alongside a natural disaster.
7. You’re only as strong as your weakest link
It sounds cliché, but this phrase rings true. You may have the top services, employees, and software, but without a DR plan, this is irrelevant because if a disaster occurs, whether it be natural, human, or technology, that irreplaceable data is lost.
By reading these 7 reasons, it’s obvious why a disaster recovery plan is non-negotiable. Book a call with our experts at Landmark, and we can create a bespoke disaster recovery plan that’s right for your business.
The cloud is the best place to start when future-proofing your company and putting a disaster recovery plan in place. If you’re unsure about migrating to the cloud, we can help. Not only is cloud computing the way to remain innovative and modern, but it can help solve a lot of issues that come hand in hand with disaster recovery.
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