Safeguarding Business Operations: The Role of Automated Disaster Recovery in Preventing Downtime and Ransomware Threats

Santhosh Varatharajan, Archana Subramanian

Abstract: Disaster Recovery (DR) automation has become a crucial element for enterprises aiming to protect their operations from disruptions, particularly those caused by ransomware attacks. This paper explores the technical aspects of DR automation, the methodologies for execution, and its role in ensuring business continuity. Additionally, it examines real - world use cases demonstrating how automated DR solutions mitigate downtime, reduce human error, and enhance overall organizational resilience.

Keywords: Disaster Recovery, Automation, Ransomware, Security, Cyber Threats, Data Loss