Stay operational no matter what happens.

Power cuts. Cyber attacks. System failures. No one can prevent every incident — but you can prepare for them.

LeftBrain helps growing businesses design and implement business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) plans that keep you running when things go wrong. We ensure your team knows what to do, your data is protected and your business can bounce back without chaos.

What is business continuity and disaster recovery?

Business continuity is about keeping your business operating during a disruption.

Disaster recovery is about getting your systems back to full health after the event.

Together, they form your safety net. A good BCDR plan answers questions like:

• What happens if our systems go offline?
• How do we access data if the server fails?
• Who is responsible for restoring services?
• What do we tell clients if there’s a delay or breach?
• How quickly can we return to normal?

At LeftBrain, we help you build answers to those questions — and test them before you need them.

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Why this matters

Modern businesses are increasingly reliant on digital tools. If those tools go down, the cost is real.

Without a plan, you risk:

• Extended downtime
• Loss of critical data
• Reputational damage
• Missed SLAs or contracts
• Unclear roles and responsibilities during a crisis
• Failing audits or certification renewals

Whether it’s a ransomware attack or a clumsy contractor pulling the wrong cable, a good BCDR plan gives you time, clarity and control.

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Our process

We work with you to create a plan that fits your business, your tools and your people.

Step 1: Discovery

We assess:

• Your core systems and dependencies
• Your cloud and local infrastructure
• Data storage, backups and recovery points
• Compliance and client requirements
• Internal responsibilities and escalation paths

We build a clear picture of what’s critical, what’s covered and what’s missing.

Step 2: Risk and impact analysis

We identify likely failure scenarios and model the impact. This includes:

• Hardware or cloud platform outages
• Internet or power loss
• Data corruption or loss
• Cyber attacks or ransomware
• Staff unavailability or remote access disruption

We help you define your recovery time objectives (RTOs) and recovery point objectives (RPOs) for each core service.

Step 3: Plan development

We create your business continuity and disaster recovery plan, including:

• Communication protocols for internal and external stakeholders
• Escalation paths and assigned roles
• Access to alternative systems or backups
• Backup verification and restore processes
• Contact lists and reference documentation

Everything is written in plain language and designed for use during a real incident.

Step 4: Implementation and testing

We support the rollout of:

• Technical backup and failover systems
• Scheduled testing and drills
• Documentation storage in accessible systems
• Staff awareness and training

You don’t just get a document. You get a working system you can rely on.

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What this unlocks for your business

For operations and leadership

• Confidence that the business can keep running in a crisis
• A clear understanding of what is critical and what can wait
• Less panic, more control

For compliance and audit

• Documentation aligned with ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials and client expectations
• Support for due diligence and third-party reviews
• Clear evidence of planning and responsibility

For IT and security leads

• Defined RTOs and RPOs for each system
• Backups that are tested and ready
• Faster recovery with fewer blind spots

For your team

• Less confusion during incidents
• Clear points of contact and support
• Faster return to normal working

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Why LeftBrain

We do not just write backup plans and walk away.

We work with you to understand your real systems, risks and people — and help you build a plan that works when it counts.

You get:

• A tailored continuity and recovery plan
• Full integration with your existing infrastructure and policies
• Training, testing and documentation support
• Alignment with your compliance roadmap

“LeftBrain are reliable, efficient, and genuinely nice folks. Their proven knowledge of the workplace tech space during our 9-year partnership remains unparalleled, making them an invaluable partner in our success journey.”