Orlando, Fla. – May 30, 2025

As the 2025 hurricane season approaches, Aurora InfoTech, a Central Florida-based Cybersecurity and IT solutions provider, is urging local businesses to take proactive steps not only to protect their physical operations but also their digital ones.

While many companies focus on storm shutters and backup generators, far fewer are prepared for the IT disruptions that follow severe weather. Roy Richardson, Chief Security Officer at Aurora InfoTech, emphasizes the need to include cybersecurity and continuity planning as part of any business’s hurricane preparedness strategy.

“Preparedness isn’t just about supplies and boarding up buildings,” said Richardson. “We help businesses stay operational by securing their data, enabling remote access, and making sure recovery plans are in place—before they’re needed.”

Tips for Cyber and IT Hurricane Preparedness

Aurora InfoTech offers the following recommendations:

  • Back up data in multiple secure locations – Use both cloud-based and off-site solutions. Confirm backups are current and accessible even if your main office systems fail.
  • Test secure remote access – Set up VPN and MFA to allow employees to work securely from outside locations.
  • Audit your emergency IT plan – Identify response roles, document recovery steps, and share the plan with key team members.
  • Unplug non-essential hardware – Disconnect unnecessary devices before the storm to prevent power damage.
  • Train employees to spot phishing attempts – Scammers take advantage of emergency conditions with fraudulent emails and links.

These tips are part of a broader strategy shared in Aurora InfoTech’s hurricane prep guide for businesses.

📄 View the full resource: Hurricane Preparedness for Cybersecurity and IT Continuity

“Our goal is to make preparedness manageable,” Richardson adds. “Simple steps now can prevent long hours of recovery and costly downtime later.”

Aurora InfoTech continues to help Central Florida businesses build practical, secure systems that support operations throughout every season. The company provides managed Cybersecurity, data recovery planning, and virtual Chief Security Officer (vCSO) services customized to each Client’s needs.

For more information, please visit Aurora InfoTech’s website at www.aurorainfotech.com or contact us at (407) 995-6766. Media Contact: Rezelle Rosales, (407) 995-6766, rezellerosales@aurora-infotech.com

About Aurora InfoTech:

Aurora InfoTech, a minority woman-owned business, safeguards and empowers Orlando and Central Florida businesses with leading Cybersecurity and IT support.

With over 25 years of global experience, Aurora InfoTech has earned recognition as a Top-250 MSSP in 2021, 2023, and 2024. Since 2016, Aurora InfoTech’s mission has been to deliver premier

Cybersecurity Consulting and Managed IT Security Services. Our team of specialists collaborates with companies to provide secure services to their customers while meeting deadlines, increasing revenue, and reducing system downtime by 10%. We take a proactive approach to ensure that our community remains safe from cybercriminals, providing a sense of security to our clients.

About the UCF Business Incubation Program:

The University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program is a community resource that provides early-stage companies with the tools, training and infrastructure to become financially stable, high-growth/impact enterprises. Since 1999, this award-winning program has provided vital business development resources, resulting in over 300 local startup companies reaching their potential faster and graduating into the community where they continue to grow and positively impact the local economy.

With eight facilities throughout the region, the UCF Business Incubation Program is an economic
development partnership between the University of Central Florida, the Corridor, Lake, Orange,
Osceola and Seminole Counties, and the cities of Eustis, Kissimmee, Orlando and
Winter Springs. In 2023, current incubator clients supported over 1,000 employees and
generated over $120 million in revenue. Nineteen companies graduated from the program and
remained in the local community. For more information, visit www.incubator.ucf.edu.