Why it matters
Backups you can actually trust
Regularly tested restores mean you're not finding out it failed during an actual emergency.
Faster recovery
Clear recovery time expectations agreed in advance, not discovered under pressure.
Protection against the worst case
Ransomware, hardware failure, or human error — recoverable instead of catastrophic.
What this covers
- Automated, monitored backups across servers, workstations, and cloud data
- Regular restore testing, so a backup is proven to work before you ever need it
- Clear recovery time expectations, agreed upfront rather than discovered during a crisis
Frequently asked questions
How often should backups run?
It depends on how much data you can afford to lose — daily is a common baseline, but transaction-heavy systems often need much more frequent backups. This is set by your actual recovery point tolerance, not a one-size-fits-all schedule.
What's the 3-2-1 backup rule?
A common backup standard: keep 3 copies of your data, on 2 different types of storage, with 1 copy off-site (or in the cloud). It protects against the failure of any single location or device — a fire, a stolen laptop, a failed drive — taking everything with it.
Does a backup protect against ransomware?
A properly configured one does — the key is that backups need to be isolated from the live network (so ransomware can't encrypt them too) and regularly tested for restore, which is exactly what "managed" backup means versus a backup job that's just scheduled and forgotten.