Data Protection, Endpoint Security and Business Backup

Data Protection, Endpoint Security and Business Backup

Advanced Solutions provides managed data protection, endpoint security and business backup solutions for computers, servers, cloud services and critical business systems across Western Australia.

Modern businesses rely on data stored across desktop computers, laptops, servers, databases and cloud applications. Hardware failure, ransomware, accidental deletion, theft or software corruption can quickly interrupt operations and place important business information at risk.

Our approach combines endpoint security, automated backup, application-aware backup, immutable snapshots, continuous monitoring and flexible recovery options into one managed solution.

Our services include:

• Business antivirus and anti-malware protection
• Ransomware detection and protection
• Endpoint detection and response
• Automated computer and server backups
• Full system image backups
• Application-aware backups
• Immutable backup snapshots
• Local and cloud backup options
• Microsoft 365 backup
• Encrypted backup storage
• Backup monitoring and failure alerts
• File, folder and complete system recovery
• Security patch management
• Vulnerability assessment
• Business continuity and disaster recovery planning

Endpoint Security Beyond Traditional Antivirus

Traditional antivirus mainly looks for known threats. Modern endpoint security also monitors the behaviour of applications, files and users to identify suspicious activity.

This can help detect ransomware attempting to encrypt files, malicious software changing system settings, unauthorised applications running in the background or unusual activity that may indicate a compromised device.

Protection remains active whether the computer is being used in the office, remotely or away from the business network.

Automated and Application-Aware Backup

Backups are performed automatically according to the needs of the business, reducing the risk of important data being missed or relying on staff to manually copy files.

Application-aware backup is designed to protect active business applications and databases while they are running. It can coordinate with supported applications to create a consistent backup, reducing the risk of restoring incomplete or corrupted data.

This is particularly important for systems such as:

• Business databases
• SQL servers
• Accounting software
• Pharmacy and medical applications
• Email systems
• Virtual machines
• Other applications that continuously write data

Where supported, application-aware backup can also assist with database consistency, transaction log management and more reliable recovery.

Immutable Snapshots

Immutable snapshots provide an additional layer of protection by creating backup recovery points that cannot be changed or deleted during a defined retention period.

This helps protect backups from:

• Ransomware
• Malicious deletion
• Compromised administrator accounts
• Accidental removal
• Unauthorised changes

Even if the original files or systems are encrypted or deleted, an immutable snapshot may provide a protected recovery point from before the incident occurred.

Immutable snapshots are particularly valuable because modern ransomware may attempt to locate and delete backups before encrypting the main business data.

Full System and Image Backup

A full system image backup protects more than individual documents. It can include the operating system, installed applications, system settings, user profiles and business data.

Following a serious hardware failure or ransomware incident, the complete system may be restored to replacement hardware or, where appropriate, recovered into a virtual environment.

This can significantly reduce the time required to rebuild a computer or server from the beginning.

Fast and Flexible Recovery

Different incidents require different recovery methods.

A deleted document may only require the restoration of one file. A failed computer may require the entire system to be recovered. A major server failure may require the protected system to be temporarily restored as a virtual machine while replacement hardware is prepared.

Recovery options may include:

• Restoring individual files and folders
• Recovering previous versions of documents
• Restoring databases and business applications
• Recovering Microsoft 365 emails and files
• Restoring an entire computer or server
• Restoring to replacement hardware
• Recovering a system into a virtual environment
• Recovering data following ransomware or hardware failure

Continuous Backup Monitoring

A backup is only useful if it completes successfully and can be recovered.

We monitor backup jobs, protected devices, storage capacity, security alerts and failed backup activity. Problems can be identified and corrected before an emergency occurs.

Where required, we can also perform recovery testing to confirm that critical data, applications and systems can be successfully restored.

Vulnerability and Patch Management

Outdated software and missing security updates are common entry points for cyberattacks.

We can identify vulnerable applications, missing patches and devices requiring attention. Updates can then be managed and deployed in a controlled manner, helping reduce exposure to known security vulnerabilities.

Data Protection Designed Around Your Business

Every business has different systems, risks and recovery requirements.

We assess what data is important, where it is stored, how frequently it changes and how quickly it must be recovered. We then design a practical solution around the required backup frequency, retention period, recovery time and level of protection.

Whether you need protection for a small number of computers, a critical business server, a database, Microsoft 365 or a complete multi-site environment, Advanced Solutions can provide a managed data protection and endpoint security solution designed to keep your business operating.