Many small businesses think they have backups. But when ransomware hits, they discover the truth: the backups were never working properly.
Common reasons backups fail
- They weren’t tested
- They were stored on the same network
- They didn’t include all systems
- They were overwritten by ransomware
- The backup software hadn’t run in months
What reliable backups look like
- 3-2-1 rule — 3 copies, 2 locations, 1 offline
- Immutable backups — Cannot be modified or deleted
- Automated daily backups
- Monthly restore tests
- Separate admin credentials
Backups are your last line of defence
If ransomware hits, backups determine whether you recover in hours or shut down for good.
