Keep independent, recoverable copies.
Match backup coverage and retention to Microsoft 365, infrastructure, applications and the data that matters most.
Backup & business continuity
Recover with
confidence.
Protect the information your organisation depends on—and know how work continues when technology does not.
01 / ProtectionBackup is the copy.
Backup is the copy.
Continuity is the plan.
Agree what comes back first.
Make recovery priorities, dependencies, access and realistic recovery expectations visible before an incident.
Test the route back to work.
Use scheduled restore checks, recorded results and practical exercises to find gaps while there is time to fix them.
Know the route back before you need it.
Protection becomes confidence when priorities, dependencies and recovery responsibilities have been tested rather than assumed.
02 / The routeFour steps from risk
Four steps from risk
to readiness.
- 01
Discover
Identify critical information, systems, people, suppliers and the operational impact of downtime.
- 02
Protect
Design appropriate coverage, retention, access controls and monitoring around agreed priorities.
- 03
Test
Restore data and rehearse key decisions so assumptions become evidence.
- 04
Improve
Record outcomes, close gaps and revisit the plan as the organisation changes.
03 / Practical detailRecovery designed around
Recovery designed around
your real priorities.
A useful continuity plan connects technology recovery to the people and services the organisation must keep running.
CyberScot can review existing backup arrangements, identify protection gaps and establish a clear recovery model across Microsoft 365, cloud platforms, servers and business-critical data.
Recovery objectives are agreed rather than assumed. The resulting plan can define ownership, supplier dependencies, communication, restore order and testing—giving leaders a clearer view of risk and readiness.
Connect recovery with cyber resilience →Backup and continuity questions
Does Microsoft 365 need a separate backup?
Microsoft provides platform resilience and retention features, but an organisation should still assess independent backup against its recovery, retention and governance requirements.
How often should recovery be tested?
The right frequency depends on risk and change. Tests should be scheduled, recorded and repeated after material changes to systems or responsibilities.
Can you improve an existing backup service?
Yes. We can review coverage, retention, monitoring, access, restore evidence and whether the service reflects the organisation’s actual recovery priorities.
How quickly can everything be restored?
There is no responsible universal promise. Recovery time depends on systems, data volume, dependencies and service design, so priorities and expectations are agreed during planning.
Would your current plan work under pressure?