Backup & Disaster Recovery in Minnesota
Business-grade backup and disaster recovery solutions that protect your data from ransomware, hardware failure, and human error.
First, a Backup Plan
This is all about evaluating what you’re currently doing for backups and whether or not you have a disaster recovery plan. Most businesses don’t have both. We work with you to discover your current data assets and then formulate a plan to keep them safe.
Industry Regulations
Some Minnesota businesses are subject to industry regulations, state and or federal laws with regards to how they store and transport data. Think HIPAA, Contract law and Intellectual Property. You don’t want to be out of compliance in any situation.
Intellectual Property
Many businesses are built completely on top of Intellectual Property. A backup solution will protect your business from losing that IP and encryption will help keep it private even if it were stolen by bad actors or accidentally lost.
HIPAA Compliant Cloud Backup
Medical practices are required to protect the privacy and safety of their patient data. Part of HIPAA requirements say the patient data must be encrypted during transit and at rest. Our encrypted cloud backup service encrypts data before it’s sent to the cloud so it’s private while its sent to the cloud space and while it’s stored there in the cloud.
Multiple Copies, Multiple Locations
Ideally but not always, backup plans typically involve 3 copies of your backup. These are automated- nothing for any human to forget if they are out sick or just didn’t get a good night’s sleep. 2 of these backups should be different media types (ie cloud, USB and local HDD). And finally, 1 of these backups should be in the cloud.
Disaster Recovery Plan
These plans vary widely in scope and in cost. It can be as simple as having an unplugged spare PC or two in a secure closet at a small office, all the way to having virtual infrastructure in the cloud to access from a secondary corporate office space in the event of a major catastrophe. We help build redundancy for your business at any budget.
Answers to Your Questions
What is in a backup plan?
A backup plan typically consists of a list of folders and files that are crucial to safeguard for the company. Whether it’s a company’s intellectual property, patient or customer data or accounting files. Next in the list is the frequency or “how often” the backups should be done. Next would be the backup target- where the backup should be stored. Finally in the plan should be any account credentials for backup servers, cloud disk space and also a copy of the encryption keys. There should be multiple copies of the plan, just like the actual backup itself.
What can be considered Intellectual Property?
Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind—intangible assets protected by law—including
inventions, literary/artistic works, designs, symbols, names, images, and proprietary business information. Key types include patents (inventions), copyrights (creative works), trademarks (brand identity), and trade secrets (confidential information), allowing owners to profit from their innovations. IP should be kept safe, it’s literally “life or death” for many businesses.
What are some common industry regulations?
Some examples of common industry regulations in Minnesota would be:
-American Bar Associations (for Attorneys)
-HIPAA (for Chiropractors, Dentists and Doctors)
-KYC (for Banks and Attorneys)
-Business Licensing (Any legal business in Minnesota)
All of the data and records are very important to safeguard.
What is in a disaster recovery plan?
Some more common parts of a disaster recovery plan are:
-Risk assessment and Business Impact Analysis
-Asset Inventory (what do we need to restore)
-Recovery Strategy (what do we do after a disaster)
-Roles & Responsibilities (Who is accountable to do what)
-Communication Plan (Who do we notify and how)
-Alternative Worksite and Continuity Logistics (Where to go)
These are some of the important plans you need to make before any disaster strikes your business. Like the Boy Scouts say “Be prepared”. Sleep better knowing you have a plan!
Want some help creating a backup & disaster recovery plan for your business?
You can trust us to help guide your business to rock solid resilience. We deliver top-notch, secure solutions that meet and exceed business requirements.
Location
6640 Shady Oak Rd #30
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
612-276-2308