Why Backups Aren't Enough

Many businesses assume they're protected because backups are running. But a backup that has never been tested for recovery is an assumption, not a safeguard.

Recovery testing means actually confirming that data can be restored — checking that backups are complete, that the restore process works, and that the time it takes fits your business's tolerance for downtime.

This is a step that's easy to skip because it takes time and doesn't feel urgent — until the day it's needed.