We all like to think that our businesses would remain
functional in the face of a disaster. But what if it wasn’t? Would your
business be able to cope if you had no access to your IT systems for any length
of time?
We know that when it comes to disaster recovery, time is of
the essence. Businesses who can get back up and running as quickly as possible
will minimise the impact that any disaster could cause. It doesn’t matter
whether you are affected by a physical issue such as a fire or a flood, or a
digital issue such as a cyber breach. What matters is how long it takes for
your business to become fully functional.
At Lucid Systems, we believe that you should always prepare
for the unexpected.
It’s why many of our clients throughout Suffolk, Norfolk,
and Essex take advantage of our Disaster Recovery (DR) Drill subscription
service.
Our Disaster Recovery Drills are based upon simulated
disasters. We simulate a worst-case scenario and test how easy it is for your
business to regain full operations.
A common drill is to simulate the loss of your entire
server. Our test allows us to undertake the necessary steps to retrieve your
corporate data and reset your IT systems. The simulation allows us to check the
timescales involved in recovering your data. It also allows our team of highly
skilled engineers to find out if there are any weaknesses or vulnerabilities
that could be improved.
The result is a comprehensive written report which outlines
the steps involved in recovering your corporate data. This report should play a
crucial role in your disaster recovery plans. It should enable you to benchmark
how long it would take for you to regain control of your business if you have been
affected by the unexpected.
We believe that Disaster Recovery Drills should be regularly
tested. This is crucial to enable you to assess the effectiveness of your
disaster recovery plan.
Clients who have signed up for our DR Drill service can
benefit from twice-yearly simulations. These tests will factor in any new IT
infrastructure and consider any new users. It also considers technological
changes and updates. This gives clients peace of mind that their IT systems are
maintained and supported, giving them greater resilience in the event of a
disaster.