Backup & Disaster Recovery

Starport's Backup and Disaster Recovery service creates automated, encrypted backups of critical business systems and cloud data, including Microsoft 365. In the event of accidental deletion, ransomware, hardware failure, or another disruptive incident, Starport can restore data and systems to minimize downtime and business impact.

Microsoft 365 includes limited retention features, but these are not equivalent to a dedicated backup. Microsoft's retention tools are designed for compliance, not recovery. Starport provides independent, restorable backups of Microsoft 365 data, including Exchange email, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams, that remain accessible even after retention periods expire or a security incident affects the primary environment.

Starport runs automated backups on a scheduled basis configured to the organization's recovery objectives. Backup frequency and retention windows are set to align with operational needs, applicable compliance requirements, and cyber insurance obligations.

Retention periods are configured to meet each organization's business, legal, and regulatory requirements. Retention windows typically extend well beyond Microsoft's default 30–93 day limits, and can support long-term audit, governance, or insurance documentation needs.

Recovery time depends on the volume and type of data involved. Backups are architected to support fast, targeted restores that minimize business disruption. Starport manages the restore process directly, reducing the risk of errors during recovery.

Yes. Starport supports granular restores, individual files, folders, emails, or mailboxes, without requiring a full system recovery. This enables fast resolution of accidental deletions, overwrites, or isolated data loss without broader disruption.

Yes. Documented backup and disaster recovery capabilities are a standard requirement for many cyber insurance policies. Starport's service helps demonstrate that recovery controls are in place, which supports both initial applications and annual renewals. Organizations should confirm specific requirements with their insurer.

Cybersecurity services focus on preventing and detecting attacks. Backup and disaster recovery ensures that if an incident succeeds, whether ransomware, accidental deletion, or hardware failure, data and systems can be restored quickly. Together, the two services form a complete protection and resilience strategy.

Yes. Starport provides enterprise-grade backup and recovery for small and mid-sized organizations across Canada, including businesses in Toronto and Prince Edward Island, without the infrastructure cost or complexity of managing backup systems in-house.