On April 15th 1912, the RMS Titanic sank in the North Atlantic Ocean. This much talked about tragedy of more than a century ago still haunts the world as the RMS Titanic was not just one of the most luxurious ships in the world but the most technologically advanced for its time.
The lessons learned from this epic disaster serve as a powerful reminder of the importance of safety and security protocols, the impact of human error, disaster and crisis management tools and processes, the dangers of overconfidence, and the role of effective communication and management.
So how does the story of a shipwreck apply to cyber security?
In today’s world, the dangers may not be an iceberg we don’t see in our path, but we need to be prepared and agile to handle disasters that may come our way. Data has become the new currency and a very important element of business management is to ensure a strong disaster recovery protocol with the aim of minimizing downtime.
We will label your disaster recovery plan – your ‘lifeboat’. In the critical moment when a disaster strikes, your lifeboat becomes essential. It needs to be designed, prepared, and ready to deploy instantly, ensuring you survive, recover quickly and can eventually be rescued and brought back to safety.
When you think of your cloud disaster recovery plan like a ‘lifeboat’, you are well on your way to outlining a plan to ensure that your business can quickly and effectively respond to disasters, minimize downtime, and maintain continuity.
So, what kind of lifeboat do we need to have?
STAGE 1:
Understand your needs
STAGE 2:
Test your plans and adjust
STAGE 3:
Manage and communicate
Types of Malwares
Ransomware
Encrypt data and holding it until ransom is paid
Adware
Spammy ads pop up continuously
Fileless Malware
Uses non-file object such as PowerShell
Trojan Horse
Pretends to be a legitimate ones
Virus
Attached to a file and executed once file is launched. Infect other programs
Keylogger
Records of everything you type
Rootkit
Gain control over a target computer
Spyware
Monitor user activities
Bots
Perform automated task without requiring any interaction
Worms
Spread itself but doesn’t infect other programs
Ask us and we answer
How many backup copies should I have?
The 3-2-1 backup rule has stood the test of time, and is an effective strategy for keeping your data safe. It advises that you keep three copies of your data on two different media with one copy off-site.
How often should I test my restoration process?
As a rule of thumb, it is advised to perform a backup recovery test once every quarter and a DR rehearsal every year.
The language of Disaster Recovery:
Immutable storage
A type of storage protocol that protects stored data by preventing any changes or alterations for either a set or indefinite amount of time.
Cold Site
An alternate facility that already has in place the environmental infrastructure required to recover critical business functions or information systems, but does not have any pre-installed computer hardware, telecommunications equipment, communication lines, etc. These must be provisioned at time of disaster.
Hot Site
An alternate facility that has in place the computers, telecommunications, and environmental infrastructure required to recover critical business functions and information systems.
Call tree
An approved document that graphically outlines the calling responsibilities and the calling order used to contact management, employees, customers, vendors, and other key contacts in the event of an emergency, disaster, or severe outage situation.
Acorn Recovery as Service
Now that you understand the importance of a reliable disaster recovery plan, discover how Acorn Recovery as a Service safeguards your business. IP ServerOne’s managed backup and disaster recovery solution restores your IT infrastructure in minutes, ensuring uninterrupted operations.
Acorn Recovery is essential for ransomware recovery, offering secure, immutable backups that cannot be altered by attacks. With Acorn Recovery as a Service, you’re prepared for any disaster, giving you peace of mind.
Acorn Recovery Key Features:
- Simple: Our managed backup and disaster recovery solution features an intuitive interface and is fully supported by expert engineers, making recovery easy and hassle-free.
- Fast: Restore servers within minutes with our 24/7 dedicated DR team, following strict industry standards like ISO, BNM RMiT, PCI-DSS, and SOC 2 Type II.
- Secure: Dual disaster recovery centers (DRC) and immutable storage protect your data, ensuring its safety and unalteredness.
For more details, explore the Acorn Recovery data sheet here.
