Almost every company has “a backup”. Far fewer know how long it would take them to get back up and running after a server failure, an accidental deletion or a ransomware attack. Yet that is the time that counts.

What makes a reliable backup

• Several copies, in several places. The classic 3-2-1 rule: three copies, on two different media, one of which is off-site.
• Copies that an attack cannot erase. Immutable or offline storage prevents ransomware from destroying your backups along with everything else.
• Encryption. A backup contains your most sensitive information: it must be encrypted.
• Monitoring. A backup that fails silently for weeks is a common risk.

Test, test and test again

A backup that has never been restored remains an assumption. Regular restore tests make it possible to check that the data is complete and to measure the real recovery time. For critical systems, a disaster recovery plan describes who does what, and in what order.

What about online email services?

Online suites such as Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace ensure the availability of their service; long-term retention of your data and granular restoration remain your responsibility. Check what your contract provides and, if necessary, back them up like everything else.

How Dédicace Software supports you

Dédicace Software takes inventory of what needs protecting, sets up and monitors backups, tests restorations and supports you in the event of an incident. The service relies on WeDoBack, an end-to-end encrypted backup, replicated across several servers located in different cities or different countries, within the geographic area that complies with the jurisdiction you are subject to (Europe, Africa…). Discover the Backup and restore service.