Imagine showing up to work and every client file, email, and billing record is just... gone.
Not lost. Not misplaced.
Encrypted. Held hostage.

And the only way to get them back? A six-figure ransom and a whole lot of hope.

This is the reality of ransomware in 2025.
Attacks are up 84% this year.
Two-thirds of businesses have already been hit.

Whether you’re in accounting, legal, or healthcare—you know the pressure to protect sensitive data is real. And it’s not just about your practice. It’s about your clients’ trust, your reputation, and your ability to recover quickly.

Here’s what most firms miss: the attackers aren’t just going after your live data.
They’re going after your backups too.

💣 96% of businesses hit by ransomware in the last two years had their backups targeted.

So if your backup can be changed… it can be destroyed.
That’s where immutable backup storage comes in.

What’s “Immutable” Really Mean?

Once written, the data can’t be changed.
Not deleted. Not encrypted. Not overwritten.
Not even by someone with admin access.

It’s like locking your most critical information in a digital vault—with a one-way door that only you can open.

Yes, You Can Do This Without Fancy Hardware

Air-gapped backups used to mean clunky devices and manual routines. But today?
We can do it smarter—with cloud-based immutable storage that works quietly in the background while your team keeps moving.

And it’s not just a “nice-to-have.”
It’s becoming a baseline expectation from cyber insurers and compliance frameworks like HIPAA and CIS 8.1.

So, why aren’t more SMBs doing this?
Many still think firewalls and antivirus are enough. But the truth is: those are speed bumps, not stop signs.

Immutable storage is the last line of defense when everything else fails.

Strategic IT Is About Recovery, Not Just Prevention

We call it having a “breach mentality.”
You plan for the bad day before it comes.
You don’t just hope for the best—you design for the worst.

And if that day ever comes?
You’ll be able to restore your systems, keep your doors open, and avoid writing a massive check to cybercriminals.

📍 Want to know if your backups are really ransomware-proof?
Let’s take a look. My team and I can help you build the right strategy—without overcomplicating it.

👉 Contact Big Water Technologies or reach out directly.