Imagine this: A cyberattack strikes, leaving your business paralyzed. Your data is locked away or wiped clean, and now, every second counts. The question isn’t just how you’ll recover—but how fast. That’s precisely why endpoint backups are a crucial pillar of any business continuity plan.

The Hidden Value of Endpoint Backups

Many businesses focus on backing up their servers but overlook endpoint devices—laptops, desktops, and mobile devices where critical work happens daily. Without endpoint backups, lost data from individual machines can create major recovery delays, costing you valuable time and money.

More importantly, cyber insurance providers scrutinize your backup strategy when assessing risk and processing claims. They want to know:

• How long will it take for your business to get back online?
• Do you have redundancies in place to minimize downtime?
• Can you restore critical data without paying a ransom?

A strong endpoint backup strategy signals resilience and preparedness, reducing the financial and operational fallout from an attack.

Cyber Insurance: Why Backups Matter More Than Ever

Insurance providers increasingly demand businesses prove their ability to recover quickly. If you can’t demonstrate an effective backup and recovery plan, you may face:

• Higher premiums due to increased risk
• Limited coverage or even denial of claims
• Longer recovery times, which can cripple operations

Having automated, secure endpoint backups ensures you can rapidly restore data without waiting on IT teams to manually piece things together. It’s not just about recovery—it’s about compliance and credibility in the eyes of insurers.

Building a Bulletproof Backup Plan

To protect your business and satisfy insurance providers, consider these best practices:
✔️ Implement regular automated endpoint backups
✔️ Store backups in multiple locations (cloud & offline)
✔️ Conduct disaster recovery drills to test restoration speeds
✔️ Ensure backups are protected from ransomware encryption

Endpoint backups can be done either to the cloud or a local server, depending on your needs and security preferences.

• Cloud backups: These store endpoint data in remote, secure data centers, making recovery possible from anywhere. They’re scalable, automatically updated, and often include encryption & redundancy for extra protection. However, internet dependence and storage costs can be factors to consider.

• Local server backups: These allow businesses to keep data on-premises, reducing reliance on internet connectivity and offering faster recovery times. They’re great for sensitive data that requires strict control, but they require physical security and maintenance to prevent data loss from hardware failures.

Many businesses combine both—using cloud backups for offsite security and local servers for quick recovery. Let me know if you want a deeper dive into best practices!

Your ability to bounce back after an attack isn’t just a technical concern—it’s a financial and operational necessity. Cyber threats aren’t going anywhere, but with strong endpoint backups in place, your business won’t just survive the storm—it will recover faster and stronger. If your current IT plan does not include a back up strategy give us a call today 416-900-6047 to help you create a plan that will keep your business running, after a power outage or cyber breach. Ask us about and point back ups and protection can contribute to saving money on your cyber insurance.