Ransomware Preparedness: Why backups aren’t enough without a recovery plan.

Backups are essential—but they’re not a silver bullet. Even a “ransomware-proof” backup won’t help much if you can’t recover quickly and cleanly when it counts. Here’s what solid preparedness really looks like.

Start with the 3-2-1 Backup Rule (But Don’t Stop There)

3 copies of your data
2 different storage media (e.g., local NAS + cloud)
1 off-site, isolated from your network (immutable if possible)

This dramatically reduces the chance you’ll lose data if attackers encrypt your environment.

AI is great, but it creates a security blind spot

You’re focused on leveraging the latest technology for growth and innovation, but there’s a hidden risk that comes with it. The software, automated systems, and AI tools that power your business each have their own non-human identity (NHI). Managing these digital identities was a significant challenge even before the AI boom, but now, with intelligent agents capable of independent action, NHIs represent a critical threat that demands immediate attention.