Someone Just Deleted the Company Drive… From a Beach Chair
You’d be shocked at how many businesses lose critical data while someone is “just checking email real quick” on vacation.
Picture this: A team member logs in from their phone while sitting poolside. They’re halfway through a margarita when they try to “tidy up” the shared drive. One wrong tap, and—poof—a whole department’s files disappear.
That’s not hypothetical. That’s what summer looks like for unprepared businesses.
Summer Break Shouldn’t Break Your Business
Between PTO, remote logins, and half-staffed offices, summer is peak season for accidental tech disasters. The problem? Most businesses in Austin, TX, and beyond don’t have a real disaster recovery plan—they just cross their fingers and hope for the best.
A deleted folder.
An overwritten file.
A ransomware pop-up during happy hour.
These aren’t just tech headaches—they’re business threats. And if your company isn't prepared, the price can be steep: downtime, lost productivity, compliance issues, and fractured client trust.
Disaster Recovery Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated
Here’s a simple summer checklist that every business leader should review before heading out of town:
- ✅ Automated Backups – And yes, test them regularly.
- ✅ Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) – For every critical login.
- ✅ Role-Based Access – So not everyone can move mountains—or delete them.
- ✅ Written Recovery Plan – Know who does what if things go south.
- ✅ Cloud File Versioning – So “oops” doesn’t become “we’re doomed.”
If your current IT team can’t confidently walk you through how to recover from a data loss event in 30 minutes or less, it’s time for a second opinion.
At CTTS, we help Austin-area businesses build disaster recovery strategies that are battle-tested, cost-effective, and designed for growth, not guesswork.
Take the First Step Before the Next Mistake
You don’t have to live in fear of accidental deletions, ransomware, or system crashes.
Let’s put a plan in place so your team can work with confidence, whether they’re in the office or on a beach chair.
👉 Schedule a free IT strategy call with CTTS today. We’ll evaluate your disaster recovery setup and show you exactly where your risks are and how to fix them fast.
FAQ: Disaster Recovery for Business Owners
1. What’s the difference between backup and disaster recovery?
Backup is storing copies of your data. Disaster recovery is the plan for restoring that data—and your operations—when something goes wrong.
2. How often should my business test its disaster recovery plan?
At least twice a year. Ideally, test it after any major system change or before high-risk seasons like summer or holidays.
3. Is cloud storage enough for disaster recovery?
Not on its own. Cloud platforms can still be vulnerable to user errors, sync failures, or attacks. A complete disaster recovery strategy includes backups, access control, and a step-by-step recovery plan.
Contact CTTS today for IT support and managed services in Austin, TX. Let us handle your IT so you can focus on growing your business. Visit CTTSonline.com or call us at (512) 388-5559 to get started!