Business Continuity Planning

Safeguard your business with expert, tailored continuity planning from local IT professionals.

Protect your business from downtime with a tested recovery plan, 100% of clients passed restoration drills last year.

Meet cyber insurance and compliance requirements, our plans align with industry standards and audits.

Minimize costly disruptions, our Baltimore-based experts deliver 24/7 support for rapid response and recovery.

Customize continuity strategies, solutions are built around your current infrastructure, not forced hardware upgrades.

Benefit from local, dedicated support, develop ongoing relationships with your vCIO and technical account manager.

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Our Clients

Businesses Trust Their Continuity to Decisive Data Systems

Discover how local expertise and responsive support deliver unmatched business resilience.

This IT company has taking care of our needs for more than 8 years now and we couldn’t be happier! They respond quickly, know what they are doing and I would highly recommend them!

Rachel
Rockville Business Owner

These guys give wonderful, reliable service.

David
Belcamp Business Owner

Paul did a wonderful job. Even though it was a program problem, Paul did the research to assist us to locate the issue we were having.

Paul
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Detailed Service Breakdown: What Business Continuity Planning Includes

Comprehensive resilience strategies tailored for your business

Risk Assessment
Thorough Risk Assessment

Our detailed risk assessment process uncovers your most critical assets, processes, and potential vulnerabilities. You receive a comprehensive evaluation of current IT infrastructure, prioritized recommendations, and a tailored continuity strategy. This approach enables you to make informed decisions, ensuring resources are focused where they will have the most impact. Our team’s expertise guarantees nothing is overlooked in preparing your business for the unexpected.

Backup & Disaster Recovery
Reliable Backup & Recovery

Your plan includes robust backup and disaster recovery solutions, validated through regular testing. Data is automatically backed up to secure, private cloud storage located in Baltimore, with restoration times of under one hour. This ensures business data, applications, and workflows are always recoverable, minimizing downtime and financial loss in any scenario.

Compliance Planning
Compliance & Insurance Alignment

Our continuity plans are designed to meet or exceed the latest cyber insurance and industry compliance standards. You receive documentation, process alignment, and audit support, helping you secure or maintain necessary coverage and avoid costly penalties. This keeps your business protected and audit-ready at all times.

Response Playbooks
Custom Response Protocols

Customized incident response protocols are created for your team, providing clear, step-by-step instructions for any disruption. Your staff receives training and playbooks tailored to your environment, ensuring everyone knows what to do and when. This reduces confusion and speeds up recovery efforts during critical moments.

Ongoing Account Support
Proactive Account Management

Ongoing support is a cornerstone of our service. Your dedicated technical account manager and vCIO provide quarterly business reviews, regular plan updates, and are available to consult on evolving threats or organizational changes. You benefit from a proactive partnership that keeps your plan effective as your business grows and new risks emerge.

Flexible Deployment
Flexible Implementation

Our flexible approach means you never have to overhaul your existing IT infrastructure to get started. We work with your current hardware and systems, minimizing upfront costs and disruption. Solutions are tailored for SMBs, whether you have legacy equipment or the latest technology, ensuring a seamless implementation process.

Proven Results: Key Metrics That Demonstrate Reliable Continuity

21+
Years delivering expert IT services
100%
Maryland-based, locally sourced support
1
Private cloud recovery time (hours)
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Ensure Your Critical Operations Stay Online, No Matter What

Business continuity planning from Decisive Data Systems ensures your organization is prepared for any disruption, be it cyber incidents, natural disasters, or human error. You receive a tailored strategy that protects your data, keeps your systems online, and minimizes revenue loss. With 21+ years of expertise and local, white glove service, you gain a trusted partner committed to your ongoing resilience and operational success.

Comprehensive Protection and Rapid Recovery for Your Business

  • Risk Assessments: Identify vulnerabilities and prioritize assets for protection.
  • Backup & Disaster Recovery: Regularly tested solutions ensure fast restoration and data integrity.
  • Compliance Alignment: Meet cyber insurance and regulatory standards with expert guidance.
  • Customized Response Protocols: Step-by-step playbooks tailored to your environment and staff.
  • Ongoing Support & Reviews: Dedicated local experts update your plan as your business evolves.
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Local team collaborating on Business Continuity Planning to ensure seamless support as your business evolves.

Flexible, Local Support That Grows With Your Business

Gain confidence with business continuity planning that adapts to your needs, no forced hardware changes, just flexible solutions that work with your existing IT. Benefit from quarterly business reviews, validation drills, and proactive updates, all delivered by certified Maryland-based professionals who know your business and support you every step of the way.

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Protect your business from costly interruptions and recover swiftly with expert planning.

Frequently Asked Questions About Business Continuity Planning

How quickly can my business recover after a disruption?

With business continuity planning, you gain peace of mind knowing your critical systems and data are protected from unexpected disruptions. You benefit from expert guidance, clear recovery strategies, and fast response times to minimize downtime. This service ensures compliance, supports cyber insurance requirements, and gives you a competitive edge with reliable, tested backup and recovery solutions tailored to your unique needs.

Is this service compliant with cyber insurance requirements?

You receive a customized, step-by-step recovery plan that details how to keep your operations running during unforeseen events. Regular testing and validation of backups ensure your data is always recoverable. You’ll also have a dedicated technical account manager to guide you through plan updates and continuous improvements as your business evolves.

Do I need to buy new hardware to get started?

Your business continuity plan is designed around your current IT infrastructure, so there’s no need for immediate hardware upgrades or network overhauls. You benefit from flexible solutions that fit your environment, ensuring minimal disruption and a smooth implementation process, even if you have legacy systems in place.

How often is the continuity plan reviewed and updated?

As your business grows or regulations change, your business continuity plan is proactively updated to align with your evolving needs. You’ll receive quarterly business reviews, compliance check-ins, and expert recommendations to keep your protection strategies current and effective against new threats or requirements.

What makes your business continuity planning different?

Business continuity planning goes beyond simple data backup by including disaster recovery, risk assessments, compliance alignment, and tailored response protocols. You gain the assurance that not only is your data backed up, but your entire operation is prepared to withstand and recover quickly from disruptions of any kind.