Data protection and disaster recovery for SMEs: A non-technical guide

Why data protection and disaster recovery matter

SMEs rely on digital systems to manage operations, communicate, and grow. But hardware failures, cyberattacks, or natural disasters can cause costly downtime and data loss. This guide shows you how to build a practical data protection and disaster recovery strategy to strengthen business resilience and maintain customer trust.

Inside, you’ll learn how to:

• Identify your critical data and systems
• Assess your current protection measures
• Create a simple disaster recovery plan
• Implement reliable backup strategies
• Secure your data effectively
• Train staff and promote awareness
• Test your disaster recovery plan
• Work with trusted technology partners
• Monitor and review continuously
• Balance protection with business growth