Disaster Recovery: A business-critical priority for UK organisations

In 2025, a string of industry giants were subject to sophisticated cyber attacks that dominated the UK headlines and resulted in major repercussions. These incidents show that not even household names are immune to the risk of modern threats. While large organisations may grab the headlines, attackers often turn their sights to smaller businesses – exploiting weaker defences and causing financial damage that can be just as severe.

As a result, a robust disaster recovery policy is not optional – it is vital. Disaster recovery (DR) is a vital element of operational resilience. It involves a structured approach to restoring IT systems after a disruptive event, whether this has been caused by a cyber-attack, hardware failure, or human error. Without a disaster recovery strategy in place, downtime can lead to serious financial, legal and reputational damage.

The risks of no disaster recovery plan

Organisations without a disaster recovery plan face a range of critical risks:

• ·       Permanent data loss:
• Business-critical data including customer records, financial information, and operational files may be unrecoverable if systems fail without a plan in place.
• ·       Extended downtime:
  Prolonged outages halts operations which impacts customer experience. The longer the downtime, the greater the financial and reputational damage.
• ·       In breach of compliance:
  Legislation such as the UK Data Protection Act (2018) requires organisations to have breach response protocols. Failure to comply can result in sizeable fines.
• ·       Loss of customer trust:
  Clients expect reliability. Repeated or prolonged outages can erode confidence and lead to customer dissatisfaction.
• ·       Business closure:
  Research conducted by the National Cyber Security Alliance shows that nearly 60% of small businesses close within six months of a cyber attack.

With an active disaster recovery plan, your business can ensure continuity, data integrity, and compliance; empowering secure, uninterrupted operations across hybrid environments.

Tailored solutions from FluidOne

At FluidOne, our team will work closely with you to design and implement disaster recovery plans that reflect your operational needs and risk profile. We offer a full suite of solutions from including cloud-based backups and intelligent monitoring to secure connectivity, ensuring business continuity and data integrity.

Businesses that invest in DR are better positioned to recover quickly, maintain service levels, and minimise disruption. For more information, you can call us call 01273 384 100 or email brighton@fluidone.com to get in touch with our experts today and find out how we can help protect your business.