Cyber Security
It all starts with BaaS
Executives play a vital role in ensuring the continuity of their organizations. With new laws and regulations tightening personal liability, the pressure is increasing. Data — as one of the most valuable assets of any organization — must be well protected. For years, organizations have relied on Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS) to secure their IT environments and benefit from the full technical and operational management of their backup and recovery solutions.
At its core, BaaS includes:
- Technical and operational management of the backup solution
- Service delivery management with capacity planning
- Implementation of new security features and standards, since protecting backup data remains the primary focus of any modern backup solution
This approach relieves internal IT teams from managing the backup environment themselves, allowing them to focus on innovation and adding value to the organization. However, while BaaS takes a lot off your plate, its operational model is put to the test during a large-scale cybersecurity incident.
Every BaaS has its limits
While BaaS provides excellent services, its limitations become apparent when facing a major cybersecurity incident:
- A ticket-based restore process or self-service portal is not sufficient during a crisis
- BaaS lacks deep integration with the customer’s security teams
- It’s often not included in the organization’s cyber communication plans
- The backup platform’s cyber capabilities are usually not, or not fully, integrated into the customer’s ransomware playbook
Of course, BaaS providers will step up when a cyber incident occurs. But they are not embedded within the customer’s cybersecurity preparedness, nor actively involved in preparation, validation, or continuous improvement of the security posture.
During a cybersecurity incident, you're not just fixing a disruption — you're engaged in a digital battle with a skilled and active adversary that has breached your infrastructure. In such a crisis, hard work alone isn’t enough: you perform at the level you’ve prepared for.
How can we strengthen BaaS?
This raises an important question for BaaS users:"How do we align our managed backup & recovery service with the evolving landscape of cyber risks?".
If your organization uses (or plans to use) BaaS but the service isn’t fully aligned, integrated, and ready for the moment you’ll need it most — that gap needs to be addressed. During a cybersecurity incident, when urgent recovery is needed, the end user and BaaS provider must be fully aligned and ready to execute a 24/7 integrated response.
BaaS + RRS = Cyber Ready Recovery
Ransomware attacks are an escalating threat. A backup plan alone is no longer enough — organizations need a Ransomware Response Service (RRS) to recover quickly and effectively.
Why is this essential?
• Preparation is key – Without a clear recovery plan, managing an attack becomes nearly impossible
• Stronger together – We work closely with clients to organize cyber recovery efficiently
• Faster recovery – A structured response plan ensures operations resume more quickly
• Insight and control – Immediate access to critical data supports faster, smarter decision-making
With RRS, we offer organizations the confidence that they are cyber ready — prepared to face an attack and return to business as usual, fast.
Let's talk data
At Yuma, we understand these challenges firsthand. We introduced RRS as a powerful extension to traditional BaaS. With this service, we help organizations prepare for cyber incidents, accelerate recovery, and collaborate with security teams to minimize the impact of an attack.
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Christiaan Driessen
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