State of Disaster Recovery and Cyber-Recovery 2024-2025

This white paper presents an assessment of the current state of disaster recovery (DR) and cyber-recovery (CR) strategies, with a focus on the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in these processes. It outlines the evolving landscape of data protection strategies, emphasizing the necessity for organizations to enhance data availability and minimize downtime. The paper details how cyberattack methods are continuously changing, necessitating updated data management protection policies. It also discusses the findings from a global survey conducted with 504 organizations, highlighting the frequency of data-related disruptions and the primary causes of data loss, including human error and backup-related failures. The paper emphasizes the importance of comprehensive solutions that address common recovery scenarios and the challenges organizations face, such as IT personnel availability and the transition to cloud-based DR solutions. Overall, it aims to help IT leaders evaluate their current strategies and identify areas for improvement in data protection and resilience.