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Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) across Iraq depend on their data to operate, serve customers, and keep daily operations running. Yet many organizations in Baghdad, Basra, Erbil, and Mosul still rely on outdated or incomplete backup methods that leave them vulnerable to cyberattacks, hardware failures, accidental deletion, and system corruption.
In today’s environment, where ransomware attacks are increasing and operational risks are higher than ever, having a strong, well-designed backup strategy is no longer optional. It is a core part of data protection, business continuity, and top cybersecurity preparedness.
In this article, Osous Al Taqnia outlines practical backup strategies every Iraqi SME should implement, supported by a real local case scenario, step-by-step recommendations, and guidance on building a long-term resilience plan.
Iraqi SMEs often face challenges such as:
When these weaknesses collide with a cyberattack or technical failure, the result can be catastrophic.
Many SMEs underestimate the consequences of weak backup strategies until something goes wrong, such as:
A strong backup plan ensures your business remains operational even when unexpected incidents occur.
A popular retail chain in Baghdad contacted Osous Al Taqnia after their server failed due to a power surge.
We implemented a modern, multi-layered backup strategy:
This is a common scenario, and it shows why backup must be taken seriously.
The 3-2-1 rule is the most effective and universal backup framework.
For example:
This protects against theft, fire, flood, and ransomware.
For Iraqi SMEs, the off-site copy is especially important due to regional risks and increasing cyber threats.
Cloud services provide a secure, scalable, and affordable backup layer.
Osous Al Taqnia typically recommends Azure Backup or Veeam Cloud Connect for Iraqi SMEs because they offer strong encryption, version history, and compliance-friendly storage.
One of the biggest mistakes Iraqi businesses make is storing backups:
This makes it easy for ransomware or malicious users to delete or encrypt backup files.
These steps prevent attackers from corrupting your recovery data.
A backup that fails silently is almost as dangerous as having no backup at all.
Osous Al Taqnia deploys monitoring dashboards so SMEs always know their data is safe.
Many Iraqi SMEs have never tested their restoration process until disaster strikes.
Testing ensures your backup strategy works when you need it most.
Backups are often targeted by ransomware, so they must be secured.
Backup security is a foundational part of data protection for all Iraqi organizations.
A DRP outlines what to do when systems fail.
Every SME should know:
Osous Al Taqnia creates DRP documents customized for Iraqi operating environments.
We provide complete data protection and backup services, including:
Our team understands the operational realities and risks faced by Iraqi businesses. We design strategies that are practical, affordable, and reliable.
If your backup strategy is outdated, untested, or incomplete, your business may be at risk. Talk to our experts about cloud backup and replication
Osous Al Taqnia is ready to help your business stay resilient, secure, and operational, no matter what happens.
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