Over the past year, 6 in 10 companies were hit by a cyberattack, and ransomware doubled in frequency in 2024. In this context, digital protection is no longer optional. It is vital.
Small and medium-sized businesses are often the most exposed, because hackers know they lack advanced security solutions. Most attacks aim to encrypt the databases of ERP, CRM or WMS systems, bringing the business to a complete halt. In exchange for unlocking them, attackers demand a ransom, usually in bitcoin, which can range from a few thousand to hundreds of thousands of euros.
Cyber insurance? Yes, but it's not enough
Many business owners believe cyber insurance takes care of every worry. It's true that a policy costs around €500 to €1,000 a year for coverage of about €100,000, but things aren't that simple.
Insurers ask for proof that minimum security measures are in place, which raises the real cost. And even when a claim is paid, the company still needs working data and systems to keep operating. In other words, insurance cannot replace a solid backup.
Backup: a practical, reliable solution
The most effective protection is still an external backup, made regularly and stored in a secure location. Companies that had such a system were able to get back to business quickly after ransomware attacks. Those that didn't either paid up or rebuilt their databases from scratch.
And paying the ransom does not guarantee you get your data back: in many cases, the files are never decrypted.
The Next iSolutions solution: automatic backup in the Amazon cloud
Next iSolutions has developed a fully automatic backup service for WinMENTOR, WinMENTOR ENTERPRISE, SOFTONE ERP and CAS CRM, built on Amazon Backup technology.
The service is configured by NEXT specialists, who set the frequency and exact timing of the backups so the process does not affect the performance of your ERP system or the user experience. Backups are stored in the Amazon cloud in Germany, in full compliance with GDPR, in a state-of-the-art, highly secure data center.
The cloud backup service built on Amazon technology comes with a fixed monthly subscription and runs 100% automatically. Once the NEXT team has configured it, clients have nothing left to do. The major advantage is that the backup is stored off-site, which protects it both from attacks and from other incidents: floods, fires, theft.
Worth knowing: you don't need IT staff or specialist knowledge.
Benefits of the Next iSolutions service
- Full automation: no more worrying about backups or wondering "did it actually run?"
- No impact on performance: processes run outside peak hours.
- Maximum protection against ransomware.
- Long-term archiving (with Amazon Glacier technology).
- A fixed monthly subscription that is easy to budget for.
Conclusion
How prepared is your company for a ransomware attack? What would you do if your ERP and CRM databases were locked tomorrow?
Don't wait to find out the hard way. Protect your business with NEXT iSolutions and Amazon Backup, the simple, secure and fully automated solution for backing up your business applications.
Find out today how it works and what it costs for the ERP and CRM systems you use!
