Backup & Disaster Recovery — Kansas City
When something goes wrong — and it will — be back up in hours.
Hardware fails. Ransomware happens. People make mistakes. The question isn’t if your business will face a data loss event — it’s whether you’re back up in hours or weeks. CyteWorks builds backup and recovery systems that actually work when you need them.
The difference between a backup and a recovery plan
Having a backup is not the same as having a disaster recovery plan. Many Kansas City businesses have backups that have never been tested, backup solutions that don’t cover all their data, or recovery procedures that would take days to execute in a real emergency.
CyteWorks builds backup and disaster recovery systems for Kansas City businesses that are designed from the start to actually work under pressure. We test restores regularly, document the recovery process, and make sure your RTO (recovery time objective) matches what your business can actually survive.
With CyteWorks backup & DR
Hours
Tested recovery procedures, local and offsite copies, rapid restoration from our KC datacenter.
Without a proper DR plan
Days
Untested backups, no documented recovery steps, hardware procurement delays, data gaps.
Most backup solutions we inherit have never been tested. A backup you’ve never restored from is not a backup — it’s a theory. We test restores on a regular schedule so you know exactly what you’d get if the worst happened today.
What our backup & DR service includes
Local & Offsite Backup
Your data backed up locally for fast restores, and offsite for disaster protection. We use the 3-2-1 rule: 3 copies, 2 different media, 1 offsite — which can include our underground KC datacenter.
Regular Restore Testing
We test actual restores on a scheduled basis — not just backup completion notifications. You get confirmation that your backup is actually recoverable, not just that files were copied.
Documented Recovery Procedures
A written, tested recovery runbook specific to your environment. When disaster strikes at 2am, you’re not figuring it out from scratch.
Ransomware Recovery Planning
Immutable backup copies that ransomware can’t encrypt. Air-gapped offsite copies that survive even the most comprehensive network compromise. We plan for the worst case.
Server & Workstation Backup
Full image backups of servers for bare-metal restore capability, plus file-level backup of workstations and critical data stores. Cover everything that matters.
Backup & DR FAQ for KC businesses
How often should a Kansas City business back up its data?
It depends on how much data you can afford to lose — this is called your RPO (recovery point objective). For most KC businesses, daily backups are the minimum, with some critical systems backed up more frequently. If you process transactions or update data continuously throughout the day, hourly or near-continuous backup may be warranted. We’ll help you figure out the right frequency based on your actual business risk.
Is cloud backup good enough for my Kansas City business?
Cloud backup is better than no backup, but for many Kansas City businesses it’s not sufficient on its own. Restoring large datasets from cloud backup over a typical internet connection can take days. We recommend a hybrid approach: local backup for fast restores, cloud or offsite backup for disaster protection. Our underground KC datacenter is also available as an offsite backup destination.
We got hit by ransomware. What do we do?
Call us immediately at (816) 272-5246. The first priority is containment — isolating infected systems to prevent spread. Then we assess the damage, determine whether backups are intact and unaffected, and start recovery. Do not pay the ransom without consulting with us first — payment doesn’t guarantee recovery and you may have options you’re not aware of.
How do I know if my current backup is actually working?
You don’t — unless you’ve actually done a test restore. Backup completion notifications only tell you that files were copied. They don’t tell you whether those files are actually recoverable or whether the restore procedure works as expected. If you haven’t done a full restore test in the last 90 days, your backup is not verified. Call us and we’ll assess your current situation.
Don’t find out your backup is broken during a disaster.
Let’s review your current backup setup. No charge, no obligation — just a straight answer.