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Is Your Backup Strategy Ransomware-Proof?
Here’s a scary stat:
In 2025, ransomware attacks are up 84% — and they’re not just going after your data.
They’re targeting your backups, too.
If your backups can be changed, they can be destroyed.
No safety net. No recovery. No second chances.
But it doesn’t have to be that way.
In this month’s newsletter, we’re diving into:
Why traditional backups aren’t enough
What immutable backup actually means
The biggest backup mistake businesses still make
The simple steps to protect your data
And yes… a cheeky behind-the-scenes look at our “Emergency IT Kit” 🎒
It’s quick, helpful, and designed to give you peace of mind — not more tech stress.
Let’s get into it.
The Hidden Flaw in Most Backup Strategies
Here’s the hard truth:
96% of businesses that experienced a ransomware attack in the last two years had their backups targeted.
That’s right—attackers didn’t just go after live data. They went straight for the backups.
Why? Because without backups, you have no recovery path. No safety net. No second chance.
And too many businesses still rely on outdated or insecure systems that make it easy for ransomware to strike twice.
New Cyber Resilience Laws Are Coming - Are You Ready?
New UK and EU legislation is pushing businesses to prove they can withstand cyber threats — not just react to them. This means demonstrating your resilience before an incident ever happens.
And it’s not just regulators. Your clients, suppliers, and partners will want proof that you’re safe to work with.
Let’s Make Sure You’re Covered
At Focus, we help you turn that checklist into real-world action:
We audit your current setup
Fix any gaps in your resilience plan
And give you the documentation to back it all up
What’s the answer? Immutable Backup
Immutable backup means once your data is stored, it can’t be changed or deleted.
- Not by hackers.
- Not by disgruntled staff.
- Not even by mistake.
It’s like locking your most valuable business assets in a fireproof, tamper-proof safe.
Even if cyber criminals get access to your systems, they can’t touch what’s inside.
Why Aren’t More Businesses Doing This?
The data says it all:
81% of IT leaders say immutable backups are the best protection against ransomware
But only 59% of businesses have actually implemented them
Even fewer are using multiple, isolated locations to store backups
Many are still relying on yesterday’s backup plans—hoping for the best with no real protection in place.
At Focus, we believe hope is not a strategy.
Your Backup Strategy Should Be Bulletproof
Here’s what a modern, secure backup plan looks like:
✅ Immutable backups – can’t be altered or deleted
✅ Geographically separated copies – no single point of failure
✅ 24/7 monitoring – so you’re never in the dark
✅ Regular testing – so you know they’ll work when it matters most
✅ Layered security – from multi-factor authentication to role-based access
And yes, it can be simple. With the right partner, securing your business doesn’t have to be complicated.
Why Focus?
At Focus, we deliver IT support that’s fast, friendly, and stress-free. And when it comes to backup and disaster recovery, we don’t just tick boxes—we build resilience.
We help businesses like yours:
Take control of their IT
Get their time back
Feel confident in their data protection
And sleep better at night knowing their systems are safe
With over 150 years of combined experience and a 95–97% CSAT score, we’ve built a reputation as the IT partner you can trust.
What Happens If You Don’t Act?
The cost of doing nothing?
❌ Loss of critical data
❌ Weeks or months of disruption
❌ Damage to your reputation
❌ Legal and compliance issues
❌ Potential business closure
And the worst part? It’s avoidable.
What's Inside Our Disaster Recovery Emergency Kit?
Spoiler: It’s not all serious stuff.
Watch our short video where the Focus team unpacks a “survival” kit for tech disasters.
From rubber rings to emergency pants—it’s a light-hearted take on a serious topic.
But here’s the real message:
Your business needs a backup and recovery plan that actually works.