Backup Security
Modern ransomware targets backups first. If an attacker with admin rights can delete or encrypt your backups, you don't have backups — you have hope.
When you need this
- Backup server joined to the same domain as production
- Backup repository accessible over SMB from user networks
- No immutable or offline copy
- Backup credentials stored on production systems
- Restore never tested from the off-site copy
What we do
Isolation
Backup infrastructure separated from production identity and networks.
Immutability
Copies that cannot be altered or deleted for a defined period.
Off-site and offline copies
Site loss and total compromise both covered.
Verification
Restores from protected copies tested regularly.
How it works
- Step 1
Protect
Reduce the attack surface: hardening, patching, access controls, endpoint protection and isolated backups.
- Step 2
Detect
Monitoring and alerting so suspicious activity is noticed early, not after encryption.
- Step 3
Respond
A prepared, structured response that contains the incident and preserves evidence.
- Step 4
Recover
Verified, isolated backups and a tested plan so the business can come back quickly.
What affects the outcome
Outcomes are never guaranteed. Every case is assessed on its own condition, and we tell you what is realistic before you commit.
- No control eliminates risk entirely; the aim is to reduce likelihood and impact
- Existing patch levels, configurations and legacy systems that cannot be changed quickly
- User behaviour and the strength of identity and access controls
- Visibility: what is logged and monitored today
- Isolation and verification of backups, which determine recoverability after an incident
Frequently asked questions
Is cloud backup automatically safe from ransomware?
Not if the same credentials can delete it. Immutability and separate authentication are what make a copy safe.
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Not sure what you're dealing with?
Describe the situation and we'll tell you what's realistic.