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Backup & Disaster Recovery

How do I manage backups without an in-house IT team?

Managing backups without an in-house IT team is achievable with the right approach, helping UK SMEs protect data, maintain productivity, and meet compliance requirements.

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How do we log backup activity to satisfy ICO requirements?

Keeping detailed logs of your backup activity is essential for UK businesses to manage data risks and meet ICO expectations under UK GDPR. Learn practical steps to ensure your backups are properly recorded and auditable.

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How can remote support help fix backup failures quickly?

Remote support lets your IT provider quickly identify and fix backup failures, reducing downtime and protecting your business data from loss or compliance issues.

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What backup info do customers expect for Cyber Essentials certification?

For Cyber Essentials certification, UK SMEs must clearly document their backup processes, showing regular, secure backups and tested restoration to minimise downtime and data loss risks.

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How do supplier security questionnaires affect our backup choices?

Supplier security questionnaires often require detailed information about your backup practices, influencing your choice of backup solutions to reduce risk and meet UK compliance standards.

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Do we need separate backups for mobile devices and laptops?

Backing up laptops and mobile devices requires distinct but coordinated approaches to protect your business data, reduce downtime, and meet UK compliance standards.

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Should we use cloud or local backup for our SME?

Choosing between cloud and local backups is crucial for UK SMEs to protect data, maintain business continuity, and meet compliance requirements. A tailored approach with expert advice can help balance security, speed, and cost.

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How do we answer backup questions in security tenders or audits?

Answering backup questions in security tenders or audits requires clear evidence of reliable, secure, and tested data protection processes that support business continuity and UK compliance.

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What happens if a backup contains corrupted files?

Corrupted files in backups can prevent effective data recovery, leading to downtime and compliance risks. UK SMEs should ensure regular integrity checks and robust backup practices to protect their business.

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Can slow laptops affect backup performance and how to fix it?

Slow laptops can delay or disrupt your business backups, risking data loss and compliance issues. Learn practical steps UK SMEs can take to improve backup performance and protect critical data.

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Why does backing up emails help with GDPR compliance?

Backing up emails protects your business from data loss and supports UK GDPR compliance by ensuring personal data remains secure, available, and recoverable when needed.

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What happens if our backup fails during a ransomware attack?

If your backups fail during a ransomware attack, your business could face extended downtime and data loss. Learn practical steps UK SMEs can take to ensure reliable backup and recovery.

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How do I handle backups when staff leave or join the company?

Properly managing backups when staff join or leave is essential to protect your data, maintain compliance, and ensure business continuity. Learn practical steps UK SMEs can take to control access and secure backup processes during staff changes.

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How can backups help with ICO guidance on data loss?

Reliable backups are essential for UK SMEs to prevent data loss, reduce downtime, and meet ICO guidance on protecting personal data. Learn practical steps to review and improve your backup strategy.

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What's the best way to manage backups for a charity with no IT team?

Effective backups are vital for charities without IT teams to protect data, maintain operations, and meet UK compliance requirements. Learn practical steps to ensure your data is safe and recoverable.

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How can we ensure backups meet ISO 27001 standards?

Aligning your backups with ISO 27001 standards helps UK SMEs protect critical data, reduce downtime, and meet compliance expectations through secure, tested, and well-managed backup processes.

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Do we need multi-factor authentication for backup system access?

Using multi-factor authentication (MFA) to secure access to your backup systems is a key step in protecting your business data from unauthorised access and ensuring you can recover quickly from cyber incidents.

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Which is better for backups, encryption or password protection?

Encryption is essential for protecting business backups beyond simple password protection, helping UK SMEs reduce cyber risk and meet compliance requirements.

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How often should we test our disaster recovery plan?

Regularly testing your disaster recovery plan ensures your UK SME can quickly recover from IT incidents, minimising downtime, data loss, and compliance risks.

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How do I back up files for staff working from home?

Backing up files for home-working staff means securely copying important data from their devices to protect your business from data loss, downtime, and compliance risks.

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Is it worth paying for automatic daily backups?

Automatic daily backups help UK SMEs protect against data loss and downtime by securely saving up-to-date copies of business information every day, enabling faster recovery and better compliance.

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What's the best way to keep backup data secure from hackers?

Securing backup data is crucial for UK SMEs to prevent data loss, reduce downtime, and meet compliance obligations. Learn practical steps to protect your backups from hackers and ensure business resilience.

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Should we keep backups onsite, offsite, or both?

Keeping backups both onsite and offsite helps UK SMEs balance fast recovery with protection against disasters, reducing downtime and supporting compliance.

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When should we review our backup policies for Cyber Essentials?

Regularly reviewing your backup policies ensures your business can quickly recover from cyber incidents and stay compliant with Cyber Essentials requirements.

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