For businesses in Forex, iGaming as well as other, regulated sectors, servers are the lifeblood of operations.
One unplanned outage or data loss incident can carry dire consequences—lost revenue, regulatory penalties for ISO 27001 workflows, and irreparable reputational damage.
Yet too often, organizations neglect real-world backup strategies—until it’s too late.
The Risk Landscape: Why Backup Can’t Be an Afterthought
Hardware Failures & Cyber Threats
Disk corruption, RAID failures, ransomware, and human error remain common sources of data loss. Even top-tier providers can’t eliminate all risks. As NetShop ISP emphasizes, backups are vital because “servers are not eternal” and file-system or drive-level breakdowns can happen unexpectedly.
Single Points of Failure
Common setups like Windows with MySQL on the same drive are vulnerable. If one drive fails—or the server crashes entirely—both data and operating systems may vanish. Having no backups can mean catastrophic downtime.
Regulatory & Compliance Pressure
Clients holding ISO 27001 certification are bound to follow defined business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) procedures, which include robust backup mechanisms and regular testing. Falling short of these requirements risks losing certifications and facing audit penalties.
The Layered Backup Strategy: Local + Cloud = Resilience
Hybrid Backup (On- & Off‑Site)
NetShop ISP strongly promotes a hybrid backup approach, combining local appliances—for fast restores—with off‑site cloud copies to protect against site-wide disasters. Local storage enables rapid recovery; cloud backup ensures continuity if the main site is compromised.
Leveraging Acronis for Fully Managed Cloud Backup
You’re using Acronis Cloud Backup, which uniquely integrates local and cloud-based solutions:
- Disk‑level snapshots: Full system and database capture
- File‑level granularity: Recover individual files, folders, or entire systems
- 1‑Click restore via the myNetShop Portal and/or the Acronis Cloud Control Panel
- Automated scheduling & retention controls, with a management portal for monitoring and restoring quickly
This hybrid architecture aligns tightly with ISO 27001 mandates on data availability, integrity, and recoverability—ensuring clients can meet both Recovery Point Objectives (RPO) and Recovery Time Objectives (RTO).
Why Businesses Fail to Act Fast
Many businesses view backups as a cost center rather than insurance against downtime. NetShop ISP highlights how proactive backup management is often neglected—until disaster strikes.
Human Factor & Testing Gaps
Manual backups are unreliable. Studies show that automation vastly improves consistency and reduces errors. Importantly, backups must be verified and periodically tested—restoration drills minimize failure surprises.
ISO 27001 & DR Guidelines: What You Need to Know
ISO 27001 requires organizations to:
- Define maximum acceptable data loss (RPO),
- Establish acceptable downtime (RTO),
- Maintain backup copies off‑site,
- Plan DR procedures, and
- Conduct periodic tests of restoration scenarios.
By combining Acronis (for hybrid backup) with a documented Disaster Recovery plan—including failover and re-provisioning via DRaaS—you fulfill all critical control requirements.
Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS)
For businesses that cannot tolerate extended outages—such as live forex trading platforms or transactional game servers—DRaaS delivers quick failover via cloud replication. NetShop ISP’s DRaaS can be set up within two business days, with guaranteed RTO as low as 5 minutes.
This offers critical benefits:
- Seamless failover to DR environment,
- Minimal latency or transaction interruption,
- Compliance with audit and business resilience requirements.
Industry-Specific Considerations
E‑Commerce
For websites and applications, CRM and ERP’s, loss or corruption means lost sales and trust. Acronis enables granular restores of databases and product files, minimizing downtime and revenue loss.
Forex / Financial Services
Even seconds of downtime may result in irreversible trading losses. Compliance frameworks demand data consistency and high availability. Local snapshots + cloud replication ensure recoverability and audit traceability.
iGaming
Real-time gaming platforms demand high integrity and continuity. Data validation, player account history, and transactional logs all must be backed up frequently and restored instantly if needed.
Best Practices Checklist
| Practice | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Automated, versioned backups | Ensures consistent snapshots and retention |
| Hybrid strategy: local + cloud | Fast recovery locally + resilience off‑site |
| Encrypted backups | Protects confidentiality, essential for ISO and customer trust |
| Scheduled restore drills | Prevent surprises and validate restore procedures |
| Defined RTO/RPO aligned with business needs | Meets internal policy and reduces risk exposure |
| DRaaS (failover strategy) | Enables near-zero downtime when infrastructure fails |
Be Proactive, Not Reactive
In industries like e‑commerce, forex, iGaming, and any sector governed by ISO 27001, data is not just valuable—it’s mission-critical. Investing in structured backup and disaster recovery (particularly using Acronis combined with DRaaS) protects against financial loss, legal risk, and reputational damage.
Should you require more information about how a solid backup and disaster recovery plan can be customised to your business’ bespoke needs, contact us today for a free consultation.
