Why Backup Alone Isn’t Enough: The Cybersecurity Misconception
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is the perfect time to challenge one of the most common myths in IT: that backups alone are enough to protect your business.
Backups are essential, but they’re only one piece of the puzzle. If they’re stored on the same network, unverified, or slow to restore, they won’t save you when it matters most.
Many businesses only discover this the hard way, after:
- Their backups are encrypted by ransomware
- Recovery takes days instead of hours
- Restored files are already infected
Backup without integrated security leaves your data exposed.
Ransomware Targets Your Backups First
Cybercriminals know that backups are your safety net — so they’ve adapted. Modern ransomware strains are designed to find, encrypt, or delete backups before you even know there’s a breach.
Even cloud backups aren’t immune if they’re connected to infected systems.
Without
immutable storage (backups that can’t be altered or deleted), recovery may be impossible.
That’s why today’s strategy must go beyond “copy and store.” It needs active protection.
What Cyber Resilience Really Means
Cyber resilience is your ability to
prevent, withstand, and recover from any attack, ransomware, system failure, or human error, without halting operations.
It combines:
✅ Verified, automated backups
✅ Built-in anti-malware protection
✅ Rapid recovery and monitoring
✅ Forensic insights to prevent repeat incidents
This isn’t just backup. It’s complete cyber protection.
Integrated Protection with Indiko Data
At Indiko Data, we use Acronis Cyber Protect to unify backup, cybersecurity, and recovery into one intelligent platform.
Here’s what that means for your business:
- Your data is protected from ransomware before it’s backed up
- Every backup is verified and isolated from your live environment
- Automated patching keeps vulnerabilities closed
- Centralised dashboards give you real-time visibility
You don’t need five tools or five vendors, just one managed service that keeps everything secure and recoverable.
Real-World Impact: Recovery in Minutes, Not Days
Every minute of downtime costs revenue, reputation, and productivity.
With Acronis-powered recovery, Indiko Data helps you restore data and systems in
minutes, not days.
Whether it’s a single file or an entire server, our solutions ensure your team gets back to work
fast, safely, and confidently.
Resilience isn’t about avoiding problems, it’s about bouncing back instantly when they happen.
Protection You Can Rely On
Technology is only half the solution — management is the other.
As your MSP, Indiko Data continuously monitors, maintains, and tests your backups to ensure they’re always ready.
We handle updates, alerts, and recovery so you don’t have to.
You get:
✅ Managed security and backups
✅ Regular recovery testing
✅ 24/7 monitoring and expert support
Peace of mind, built into your IT strategy.
Contact Indiko Data today and take the first step toward real resilience.
