If your computers went down tomorrow — no email, no files, no access to systems — how would your business keep running?
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is urging organisations to plan for exactly that. Their advice is simple but vital:
✅ Be ready to operate without your IT systems, even for a short time.
✅ Keep a printed copy of your business continuity and recovery plans.
✅ Make sure everyone knows what to do and who to call if systems go offline.
Here’s a link to their report: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/ncsc-annual-review-2025
Cyber attacks and IT outages are now everyday risks — and smaller businesses are often hit the hardest. Even a few hours of downtime can cause major disruption, lost revenue, and reputational damage.
Would you still be able to:
If the answer is “not for long,” then it’s time to act.
A Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) isn’t just for big corporations. It’s your blueprint for how to recover — quickly and calmly — from a cyber attack, hardware failure, or any other IT disruption.
It should outline:
Creating a DR plan doesn’t have to be complicated, but it does need to be practical and tested .
You don’t need to build this alone — your IT support partner can help you design, test, and maintain a plan that fits your business.
Don’t wait for an attack to find out how unprepared you are.
Get in touch to talk to your account manager today and make sure your recovery plan is ready — and on paper.
