Backup and Recovery: Build Resilience That Never Sleeps

Learn how IT and OT leaders are protecting critical systems from cyber attacks and downtime. Discover best practices for fast, reliable recovery and access Macrium’s Backup & Recovery Best Practices Guide.

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Building a Strong Backup and Recovery Strategy for Modern IT and OT Environments

In an era where downtime equals lost revenue, backup and recovery strategies have become the backbone of operational resilience. As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, IT and OT leaders must protect not only their data but the critical systems that keep production moving. Our guide explores proven frameworks, like the 3-2-1-1-0 rule, to help you strengthen recovery readiness and achieve true cyber resilience.

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Get the Complete Backup & Recovery Best Practices Guide

Take your backup and recovery strategy from theory to action. This in-depth guide shares the proven frameworks, configurations, and workflows used by IT and OT leaders to minimise downtime, safeguard critical systems, and strengthen cyber resilience across complex infrastructures.

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Assess Your Backup and Recovery Readiness

Take our Backup & Recovery Self-Assessment to measure your current resilience, uncover potential risks, and identify areas for improvement. 

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Watch the On-Demand Webinar: Building Cyber Resilience in 2025

In this on-demand webinar, our experts explore the realities of ransomware, downtime, and industrial cyber attacks, and share practical steps to strengthen your backup and recovery posture across IT and OT environments.

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See How Industry Leaders Strengthen Backup and Recovery with Macrium

Discover how real organisations are using Macrium to overcome cyber threats, reduce downtime, and improve backup and recovery performance across complex environments. Watch their stories to see resilience in action — from data protection to full system restoration.

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Ready to Strengthen Your Backup and Recovery Strategy?

Every IT and OT environment is unique - and so is your path to true resilience.

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What is the difference between backup and recovery?

Backup is the process of creating copies of your data and system configurations so they can be restored if lost or corrupted. Recovery is the ability to use those backups to restore normal operations quickly. Together, they form the foundation of a resilient IT and OT environment.

What is the 3-2-1-1-0 backup rule?

The 3-2-1-1-0 rule is a proven framework for reliable data protection: keep 3 copies of your data, on 2 different media, with 1 off-site, 1 offline, and 0 errors verified through testing. It ensures your systems can be recovered even after ransomware or infrastructure failure.

How does backup and recovery help against ransomware?

A strong backup and recovery plan ensures you can restore systems quickly after a ransomware attack—without paying the ransom. Immutable or offline backups protect your data from encryption, while verified recovery workflows help your organisation bounce back fast.

How can backup and recovery protect OT systems?

Operational Technology (OT) environments rely on continuous uptime. By implementing reliable image-based backups and recovery processes for PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems, organisations can prevent downtime, maintain safety, and ensure production continuity even after a cyber incident.

Why do IT and OT leaders choose Macrium for backup and recovery?

Macrium combines enterprise-grade reliability with simplicity and speed. Our solutions enable consistent, automated protection across IT and OT systems—helping teams achieve cyber resilience and minimise downtime when every second counts.