Ransomware attacks are relentless—and without a solid backup strategy, recovery can be slow, costly, or even impossible. The good news? A few smart moves can dramatically reduce your risk and improve your resilience.
🔁 Follow the 3-2-1 Rule
Start with the basics: keep 3 copies of your data, store them on 2 different media, and ensure 1 copy is off-site. This simple rule helps ensure your backup is available even if local systems are compromised.
🔐 Use Immutable Backups
An immutable backup can’t be altered or deleted—even by ransomware. This adds a critical layer of protection, locking down your data at the backup level.
☁️ Prioritize Secure Cloud Storage
Off-site cloud backups are essential. They isolate your data from local threats and offer scalable, encrypted storage that’s accessible when you need it most.
Test Your Backups—Regularly
A backup you haven’t tested is a backup you can’t trust. Schedule routine recovery drills to confirm your data is intact and your restoration process works.
🧭 Have a Recovery Plan
Even the best backup is useless without a plan. Know who’s responsible, what systems need restoring first, and how long each step takes. If you’re figuring it out during a crisis, you’re already behind. As the saying goes: “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.”