Disaster Recovery Testing: Why SMBs Fail the Drill
An extensive analysis of why many Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs) fail when facing real-world crises despite having data backups. It strongly emphasizes that having backups is not the same as having a functional disaster recovery (DR) plan, citing that 60% of SMBs never test their recovery procedures, which leads to critical failures like corrupted files or insufficient recovery times when disaster strikes. The article details common failure points during recovery, such as outdated documentation and cloud complications, and outlines a comprehensive strategy for effective DR testing, including tabletop exercises and annual full drills. Furthermore, it discusses the high cost of untested plans, regulatory compliance requirements, and the necessity of leveraging modern solutions like Continuous Data Protection and immutable backups to
