Cloud Backup and Disaster Recovery
Croft delivers secure, cloud-native backup and disaster recovery for education. Using our serverless solution, we deliver air-gapped protection and ransomware defence for simplified DfE compliance. Your school, college, or university's sensitive data will remain protected, accessible, and efficiently managed.
Excellent company to work with! We have had a wonderful experience with Croft. Any queries we have had have been answered quickly and effectively. We highly recommend Croft and their excellent service!
Nikki Mitchell, School Business Manager
Holmer Green Junior School
Data protection shouldn’t be a tick-box exercise when it comes to student records, financial information, or learning resources. It should be a critical safeguard against cyber threats that could disrupt learning and potentially harm your institution’s reputation.
Each year, your establishment will handle more information, escalating the risk of data loss. Cybercriminals are also increasingly targeting the education sector and, as a result, ransomware attacks have climbed by 40%.
It’s not enough to rely solely on your platform of choice for data protection. Big names like Microsoft strongly advise that users should regularly back up their data when using its services or third-party apps. Not backing up your data could result in loss of sensitive student data, interruptions to learning, and financial fallout.
With cyber threats on the rise, why put your data at risk? Partnering with Redstor, our cloud-based backup and disaster recovery sets a new standard in data backup and protection for education. Our air-gapped solution provides robust ransomware defence, a rapid setup, seamless SaaS protection for M365 and Google Workspace, and serverless data recovery that is fully DfE compliant.
Croft’s cloud backup and disaster recovery can ensure that your data remains protected, accessible, and recoverable no matter what happens.
Benefits of Our Cloud Backup and Disaster Recovery
Compliance with DfE, RPA, and NCSC Guidelines
Croft provides dual, immutable cloud backups stored in separate UK locations providing offline storage that meets RPA cyber insurance conditions. Our solution also aligns with the 3-2-1 rule, maintaining at least three copies of data, on two types of media, with one copy kept offsite.
End Downtime and Enhance Data Mobility
InstantData™ lets you prioritise recoveries so users can access data within seconds while full recovery continues in the background. It also enables fast, seamless data migration across cloud and infrastructure environments.
Centralised Management and a Greener Solution
Lower costs and energy use by managing all sites and remote devices through one intuitive, cloud-native app that’s scalable, hardware-free, and built to reduce your backup-related carbon footprint.
Protect Against Data Risks, Automatically
Automatically highlight risks and protect data against malware with Redstor’s smart data management platform, which continuously learns and improves, based on community insights.
The Broadest Coverage Through a Single App
Easily manage and protect data across all infrastructures and SaaS platforms consistently and from one simple app.
No Reliance on Hardware
Get up and running in minutes with no upfront costs, no hardware needed, and full online onboarding.
Simple, Predictable Pricing
Achieve immediate ROI and cost predictability with a solution that scales infinitely with simple, predictable pricing.
Why Choose Croft for your Cloud Backup and Disaster Recovery?
Croft and Redstor’s unmatched expertise in data protection within the education sector is why establishments across the UK are choosing us to support them. 50% of UK schools already back up their data with Redstor solutions, demonstrating that together we understand the unique budget and complex compliance challenges you face.
Our cloud backup and disaster recovery services are designed to ensure your data is secure, accessible, and always protected. Fully aligned with Department for Education (DfE), Risk Protection Arrangement (RPA), and National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) standards, our solution offers secure, immutable backups, cutting-edge malware protection, and instant data recovery.
Backed by transparent pricing and expert support, Croft will offer your establishment peace of mind so your staff can focus on your students.
Unmatched Expertise in Education
Croft partners with Redstor to deliver exceptional cloud backup and disaster recovery, meaning we understand the unique challenges of protecting data in the education sector. We tailor our service to meet your needs, with budget and compliance requirements at the forefront of our planning.
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A Trusted Partner for Compliance
Our solution meets and exceeds guidelines set by the DfE, RPA, and NCSC. This includes two independent, immutable cloud backups stored in separate UK locations, full alignment with the DfE’s 3-2-1 rule for data protection, and comprehensive coverage across platforms such as Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and SIMS.
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Affordable, Predictable Pricing
Having a budget shouldn’t mean you have to compromise on the safety of your data. Our pricing is designed with schools in mind with one transparent annual fee, tiered by student numbers verified by the DfE. This means no hidden charges or price increases.
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Proven Technology to Combat Modern Cyber Threats
Our cutting-edge solution has been developed to prevent modern cyber threats by using AI-driven malware scanning, unlimited backup selection and retention, and instant data recovery to ensure learning isn’t disrupted.
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Dedicated, Expert Support
With Croft, you are never on your own. Our expert team is always on hand to ensure your data remains protected, allowing you to focus on bringing out the best in your students.
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One App to Protect All of Your Data
Your Compliance Checklist
To qualify for RPA cyber insurance, schools must meet strict conditions, these include:
- Offline backups
- Cyber security training for all staff and governors
- Registration with Police CyberAlarm
- A robust Cyber Response Plan
Croft’s solution is fully compliant with these requirements, making it easier for you to focus on education with the confidence that your data is secure.
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LightSpeed Web Filtering and Alerting for Education
Our fully managed service is designed to proactively safeguard both your students and staff. Our Web Filtering and Alerting service meets the unique needs of educational institutions, ensuring compliance with the UK government’s ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ (KCSIE) guidelines and prevent duty guidance.
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Accreditations
We support a range of educational organisations across the UK
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KCSiE (Keeping Children Safe in Education)
KCSiE requirements are essential for IT support in education. We ensure systems remain secure, reliable, and fully compliant.
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Connectivity
Croft delivers fast and secure connectivity that ensures your institution has networks built for modern learning and student success.
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Data Security and Privacy
We prioritise the protection of student and staff data by using advanced cyber security measures and adhering to compliance regulations to ensure information is securely safeguarded.
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