A Defense in Depth Approach to Business Continuity

Today at IGEL Now & Next, IGEL announced a defense in depth approach to business continuity with the new IGEL Business Continuity solution.
Achieving operational resilience demands robust planning and risk management amidst constant siege from cyber threats and unforeseen disruptions. IT leaders planning business continuity and security must ask themselves one critical question: How fast can we recover? Cybersecurity breaches and IT outages are no longer rare occurrences—they are the storm clouds on every CIO’s horizon. In 2024 alone, incidents ranging from ransomware attacks, to software outages, natural disasters or so-called snow days cost enterprises billions and left operational teams scrambling to regain control. 

Resilience is enabled by a robust business continuity plan (BCP). While most organizations back up data and upgrade infrastructure, one crucial component often goes overlooked—the endpoint. The frontline devices that users depend on daily are the most vulnerable, and when compromised, can disrupt operations at scale. 

IGEL Business Continuity solution is not just about reactive disaster recovery but about proactive resilience. By combining an emergency “911” or “999” solution, organizations can get back up and running quickly and securely, amidst a breach or outage. 

Defense in Depth (DiD) is a cybersecurity strategy that uses multiple layers of security controls to protect data and systems from threats. Instead of relying on a single defense mechanism, DiD ensures that if one layer is compromised, others are still in place to mitigate risks. IGEL Business Continuity offers an in–depth approach to endpoint recovery including IGEL Dual Boot, IGEL USB boot and specialist services. 

What sets IGEL apart is not just speed but strategy.  Deployment is set up in advance with an IGEL Specialist, ensuring that authentication protocols, virtual desktop clients, and collaboration tools like Teams and Zoom are integrated and ready. IT regains control and can manage recovery in minutes and  hours, not days or even weeks.

Moreover, as part of the IGEL Preventative Security Model,  IGEL OS operates as a read-only system with no local data storage, aligning perfectly with zero-trust security principles. No endpoint data, no persistent risk. 

In hybrid work scenarios, IGEL Business Continuity extends beyond office walls. Employees stranded at home by weather or transport issues can securely access corporate resources using personal devices, booting directly into IGEL OS without risking company data leaks. 

Cyber threats and IT outages will continue to rise. But with IGEL Business Continuity in your BCP toolkit, they don’t have to disrupt your operations. Don’t wait for an emergency to test your business continuity plan. Strengthen it now with IGEL Business Continuity.

View the Demo Video 

Learn more, visit igel.com/business-continuity