Is Endpoint Recovery Part of Your Business Continuity Plan?

In the fast-paced world of IT security, organizations have become adept at safeguarding their data. Business continuity plans are robust, ensuring that critical information is backed up, replicated, and readily available, even in the face of disaster. But while these plans meticulously cover data, many organizations overlook a crucial aspect of their infrastructure: the endpoint.

The Endpoint: A Gateway to Vulnerability

According to IBM, as many as 90% of successful cyber-attacks originate from the endpoint. These are the devices we use every day—desktops, laptops, and other connected hardware. Despite this alarming statistic, endpoint recovery is often an afterthought in business continuity planning. Why is that?

One reason could be the assumption that if the data is secure, the business is secure. But this overlooks the reality that compromised endpoints can serve as entry points for attacks, leading to data breaches, ransomware, and other forms of cybercrime. If the endpoint is compromised, how will your organization continue to operate effectively? This question highlights the critical gap in many business continuity strategies.

IGEL OS for Business Continuity: Bridging the Gap

At IGEL, we recognize the importance of securing and maintaining continuity for endpoints, especially in an era where ransomware and other cyber threats are increasingly sophisticated. That’s why we developed IGEL OS for Business Continuity, a solution designed to ensure that even when Windows endpoints are compromised, your organization can continue to operate with minimal disruption.

Recover from Ransomware in Minutes

IGEL OS for Business Continuity enables compromised Windows endpoints to be clean booted into IGEL OS in minutes, using the same hardware. By utilizing a UD Pocket USB drive or a pre-configured IGEL boot partition, employees can quickly reconnect to essential online services like Office 365, Teams, and Zoom. This ensures that communications can resume, and users can access recovered services as they become available. With Business Continuity Specialist services included, organizations can minimize downtime and maintain business operations, even in the worst-case scenarios.
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Clean-Boot Compromised Windows Endpoints

When ransomware strikes, the Windows operating system is typically altered to contain malicious code. IGEL OS for Business Continuity bypasses the compromised Windows OS by booting directly into a clean IGEL OS environment. This allows administrators to swiftly reconnect users to business-critical resources, while deciding on the best course of action—whether re-imaging, replacing, or transitioning those endpoints to IGEL OS to prevent future attacks. As part of the IGEL Preventative Security Model™, this approach reduces the attack surface, eliminating vulnerabilities that bad actors often exploit. Simply IGEL it as a more secure alternative to Windows.

Work-from-Home Events: Be Prepared for the Unexpected

Business Continuity isn’t just about dealing with cyber threats. Natural disasters, transportation strikes, and other unexpected events can prevent employees from accessing their office-based IT equipment. In these situations, IGEL UD Pocket USB drives act as an ’emergency break glass’ option. Employees can use their personal x86 64-bit devices to boot cleanly into IGEL OS, providing secure access to company resources without compromising data security. The Preventative Security Model™ of IGEL OS ensures that no company data is copied to the personal device, and normal operations can resume as soon as the UD Pocket is removed.

Flexible Solutions for Your Unique Needs

IGEL for Business Continuity offers flexible options to fit your organization’s specific requirements:

• Software-Only Option: Build a secondary IGEL OS boot partition into Windows endpoint devices as part of your disaster recovery or business continuity strategy. In case of a compromise, users can enter the BIOS and select the IGEL boot partition.
• UD Pocket Option: Distribute UD Pocket bootable USB drives to users as part of your business continuity process. These drives allow users to quickly switch to IGEL OS in the event of a security breach, ensuring continuity and secure access to necessary resources.

Expert Guidance with Business Continuity Services

Preparation is the cornerstone of any effective business continuity plan. IGEL OS for Business Continuity includes the support of a Business Continuity Specialist who will assist in setting up the necessary IGEL infrastructure, configuring endpoint images, and participating in disaster recovery exercises throughout the year. Whether your organization requires specific authentication support, virtual desktop clients, or collaboration tools, our specialists will work with your team to ensure that every endpoint is ready to maintain business operations during any disruption.

Conclusion: Don’t Leave Your Endpoints Unprotected

While it’s encouraging to see organizations take data protection seriously, it’s equally important to recognize the critical role endpoints play in your overall security and continuity strategy. As cyber threats evolve, ensuring endpoint recovery is no longer optional—it’s essential. IGEL OS for Business Continuity provides a reliable, secure solution that helps you stay connected and operational, even when faced with the unexpected. If you’re looking for a secure alternative to Windows that minimizes risk and maximizes uptime, Simply IGEL it.

Don’t wait until it’s too late. Integrate endpoint recovery into your Business Continuity Plan today with IGEL. Watch the short demo video of endpoint recovery with IGEL OS in 1 minute.