Backups that have never been restored are a liability on paper only. We design backup and recovery around tested restoration — including the order dependencies must come back online, not just the data copy itself.
- Service tieringClassify workloads by RPO/RTO; align backup frequency and retention to tier.
- ArchitectureImmutable copies, cross-region options, and encryption requirements per data class.
- Runbook authoringStep-by-step restoration with roles, communication, and validation checks.
- SimulationTabletop and technical drills; gaps feed the remediation backlog with dates.
Backups that have never been restored are a liability on paper only. We design recovery tiers matched to RPO/RTO commitments and run tested restore drills — including partial restores and dependency order for complex application stacks.
Immutability, encryption, and access separation are baseline requirements. We also address operational gaps: who initiates recovery, how comms run during an event, and how you prove compliance after the fact.
“First time we completed a full clinical app restore drill in under four hours. The runbook survived contact with reality — which is the test that matters.”
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you determine backup strategy per workload?
RPO/RTO from business impact analysis drives frequency, retention, replication, and immutability choices — not a one-size-fits-all nightly backup.
Do you test restores regularly?
Yes. We schedule tabletop and technical restores with success criteria and document gaps. Untested backups are flagged as compliance risks.
How do you handle ransomware resilience?
Immutable backups, air-gapped copies where required, privileged access controls, and recovery procedures that do not re-infect from compromised credentials.
Can you improve an existing backup product?
Often yes — we optimise policies, retention, and monitoring before recommending platform changes. Replacement is scoped only when capability gaps are proven.
What about cloud-native backup services?
We design using native snapshots, cross-region replication, and third-party tools where policy requires — with clear ownership of restore orchestration.
How is recovery documented for auditors?
Recovery test logs, RTO achievement records, and policy mappings are stored in your evidence repository with version control.