Business Continuity Plan (BCP)

A backup strategy is indispensable within the business continuity plan (BCP). Business continuity is about being prepared for unexpected situations, such as power outages and cyberattacks that can lead to data loss, while cybercriminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their attempts to hijack or destroy business data. Without an up-to-date backup, your organization is likely to come to a standstill or lose valuable data permanently.

Backup Strategy

With a backup plan, you ensure that your organization can quickly recover during emergencies and everyone can continue their work. This way you remain operational and also protect the trust of your customers. By making backups regularly and automatically, you can be sure that your data is safe, even if something unexpected happens.

7 common mistakes in a backup strategy:

Mistakes are often made when setting up backup strategies, even by experienced IT teams. Here are some of the most common:

1. No backup in multiple locations

2. No regular testing of recovery procedures

3. Too little backup frequency

4. No encryption or security

5. Relying on one type of backup 

6. No monitoring or alerts for errors

7. Outdated backup software or hardware

How Infracom supports organizations with backup plans

We know that every organization is different and we are happy to advise and support in drafting, implementing and maintaining an effective backup plan. Whether it concerns the technical setup, periodic checks or quickly restoring data after an incident, we ensure that your backup works when you need it.

Want to know more about how to optimally protect your organization? Feel free to contact us for personal advice or a free check of your current backup strategy.