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Crisis Backup as-a-Service

Ready to activate immediately · fully independent of your IT · operational in 15 minutes

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Crisis Backup

Communications when everything else fails

Cyberattack, natural disaster, critical infrastructure failure: your normal communications are down. ICSL Crisis Backup is active in 15 minutes.

Immediate Activation

Pre-provisioned infrastructure, activated at the touch of a button — no waiting, no setup under pressure.

Fully Independent

Separate backend, numbers and devices — no overlap with compromised primary infrastructure.

Pre-Registered Users

All key personnel are already registered — no onboarding needed in an emergency.

Physical Backup Devices

Pre-configured devices kept in a safe — ready to use immediately, without your own smartphone.

Crisis Management Team Module

Secure group channels for the command team and operational teams

Granular Groups, Permissions and Functions

You control who may use video conferencing or send and receive data, for example.

Bring in External Experts

External advisers, IT experts and communications specialists can be added easily.

Additional Security Layer

No data remain on the device, no MDM required.

No Special Devices Required

Also works with standard off-the-shelf devices.

Certification

The Highest Level of Security and Certification

A solution approved for exchanging classified information.

When Is Crisis Backup Activated?

Crisis scenarios vary widely — the backup system must be ready for all of them.

1

Cyberattack / Ransomware

Attackers encrypt or lock internal systems — external secure communications become the only lifeline.

2

Critical Infrastructure Failure

Power outage, network disconnection, DDOS — the backup system continues running on separate infrastructure.

3

Physical Evacuation

The site must be evacuated — mobile backup devices and cloud infrastructure remain accessible.

4

Internal Compromise

Suspected insider threat — switch communications to an isolated system resistant to forensic analysis.

Real-World Scenario

Real-World Scenario: Ransomware Attack

The most common practical trigger for activating crisis backup.

1

Hours 0–2

Ransomware spreads. Internal email, telephony and messaging are blocked or compromised.

2

Hour 2 (with ICSL)

Crisis backup system activated. The command team immediately communicates over a secure channel.

3

Hours 2–72

Incident response runs on a separate system — no risk of attackers listening in on coordination.

4

After Remediation

Handover back to the normal system. Crisis Backup is reset and prepared for the next deployment.

Crisis Backup as-a-Service is more than insurance you hope never to need — it is an operational necessity for any organisation with serious security requirements. Government agencies, energy utilities and financial centres have recognised this.

How long could your organisation survive without communications?

Book a crisis readiness briefing now — before you need it.