Ransomware, fire, human error — your data stays safe
Your data always safe — fast recovery guaranteed
Comprehensive data backup following the 3-2-1 rule and tested disaster recovery plans — so your company is back up and running within hours after an outage.
Anonymized reference caseMid-sized wholesaler · Frankfurt, 120 employees+
Starting point
A ransomware attack encrypted all servers — no working backup, ERP system down for 5 days.
Solution & result
Introduction of a 3-2-1 backup architecture with immutable backups, daily tests and a business continuity plan.
During the next incident (hard drive failure): complete recovery in 90 minutes, no data loss.
One attack, one outage, one mistake — and your data is gone
- Ransomware also encrypts backup drives that are connected to the network
- A backup that has never been tested is not a backup — it is hope
- Without a disaster recovery plan, recovery takes days instead of hours
A backup system that works — proven through regular testing
- Immutable backups in German data centers — ransomware can’t touch them
- Quarterly restore tests: we prove that your backup works when it matters
- A documented business continuity plan with clear responsibilities
Scope of services
What Backup & Disaster Recovery does for you
3-2-1 Backup Strategy
3 copies, 2 different media, 1 off-site copy — in German data centers, GDPR-compliant.
3-2-1 standard + air gap
Automated Backups
Full, incremental and differential backups with defined RPO and RTO targets.
RPO & RTO defined by contract
Regular Restore Tests
Quarterly tested recovery — we make sure your backup actually works when it matters.
Proven & logged
Instant VM Recovery
Immediate startup of VMs from the backup — minimal downtime in the event of hardware failures.
RTO <2 hours
Business Continuity Plan
A documented emergency plan with clear responsibilities, escalation paths and communication plans.
GDPR evidence document
Ransomware Protection
Immutable backups and air-gapped copies — protected against ransomware encryption.
Ransomware-proof
Approach
How we work
Protection Needs Analysis
Assessment of all systems by criticality, RPO/RTO requirements and compliance obligations.
Backup Concept
A tailored backup architecture with technology selection, storage capacity and retention periods.
Implementation
Setup of the backup solution (Veeam, Azure Backup, etc.) and execution of an initial full backup.
Testing & Operations
First restore test, handover of documentation and transition to regular monitoring operations.
After the ransomware attack on a competitor, we hired Clouderio immediately. When the next incident hit us, we were back online in 90 minutes — without paying a ransom.
The 3-2-1 rule
The industry standard for
secure data backup
The 3-2-1 rule is the internationally recognized standard for business continuity. Combined with immutable backups — which even a compromised admin account cannot delete — your data stays safe, even against ransomware.
Copies of your data
The original + at least 2 backup copies on different storage devices
Different media
At least 2 different types of storage — e.g., local NAS + cloud backup
Off-site copy
1 copy outside your premises — in German data centers, GDPR-compliant
+ Air gap
Our backups are also air-gapped — physically separated from the network. Out of reach for ransomware and impossible to delete via network access.
Amount paid
€0
in ransom
Ransomware protection
What happens when
ransomware strikes?
With our backup system, a ransomware attack does not end in disaster — it ends in a controlled recovery. Here is how it works:
Ransomware strikes
All reachable drives are encrypted — including connected network drives
IT team responds
Systems are isolated, damage is contained, backup system is activated
Recovery begins
Immutable backups unaffected — clean recovery from the latest restore point
Operations resumed
All critical systems restored, no data loss, no ransom paid
Restore tests
A backup that has never been tested
is not a backup — it is hope
We test your backups every quarter with real VM restores — not with green checkmarks in a piece of software. You receive a signed restore report with a timestamp and RTO measurement.
Do you know whether today's backup actually works?
60% of all companies that try to restore a backup after an attack discover that it does not work. The backup was outdated, corrupted, or never tested. We change that.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about Backup & Disaster Recovery at a glance.
01What is the difference between backup and disaster recovery?+
Backup is the data protection itself — disaster recovery is the plan for getting back to work after an outage. Together, they ensure that an attack or outage costs you only hours instead of days.
02How do immutable backups protect against ransomware?+
Immutable backups cannot be changed or deleted once written — not by ransomware, and not even by a compromised admin account. Combined with air-gapped copies, your data backup is reliably protected.
03How often are restore tests carried out?+
Quarterly by default — we actually start a VM from the backup and document the recovery time. You receive the log automatically.
04How long are backups retained?+
That depends on your compliance requirements: GoBD (German principles for proper electronic bookkeeping) requires 10 years for accounting data, while the GDPR mandates data minimization. Together, we define retention periods for each data category.
05What happens in a real outage at night or on the weekend?+
Our 24/7 monitoring detects backup errors immediately and alerts our on-call team. In an emergency, we are also available at night and on weekends — with defined response times in the SLA.
06How much does backup & disaster recovery cost?+
From €150 per month for simple environments. The price depends on data volume, number of systems and the desired RTO. Free assessment including a recommendation within 3 business days.
Free assessment workshop — no obligation
In 60 minutes, we analyze your current situation and show you exactly which solution makes sense for your business — with a binding quote within 5 business days.