Click to learn more about author Eric Polet. As the data-sphere expands in size and value, it becomes even more vulnerable to data loss from such things as cyberattacks, natural disasters, and human error. This has prompted organizations of all sizes to rethink their strategies for achieving both data resiliency and data protection. So, what […]
How to Survive a Ransomware Attack: Five Backup Best Practices
No matter what your business or industry is, data is a critical asset to your business. Without secure and dependable backup for data protection, you’re at the mercy of life’s many “what ifs,” whether the data loss comes from spilling a drink on your keyboard or a ransomware attack. In order to ensure that your business won’t […]
A Look Ahead: What Pros Need to Know About Cybersecurity in 2021
Click to learn more about author Jerry Ray. You can feel it – constrained optimism bubbling up throughout those communities fortunate enough to enjoy a vaccinated majority. You can see it – daily images of crowded airports and erratic phone videos of passionate passengers aching to stretch out. You can taste it – masks on […]
Some Thoughts in the Wake of World Password Day
Click to learn more about author Don Boxley. World Password Day was born back in 2005 when security researcher Mark Burnett suggested that everyone embrace a specific day in which they update their digital passwords. According to National Day Calendar, this idea gained traction in May 2013, when Intel Security selected the first Thursday each May as World Password […]
Cybersecurity in Cryptocurrency: Risks to Be Considered
Click to learn more about author Ben Hartwig. Blockchain has grown rapidly in recent years, but cryptocurrency is not immune to security attacks. There are still cybersecurity risks to be aware of. Some cryptocurrencies have already been the victim of ransomware attacks and other security breaches by hackers. ZenCash and Ethereum Classic have both lost […]
Lessons from a Real Disaster Recovery: Preparing Your Backup and DR Systems (Part III)
Click to learn more about author W. Curtis Preston. A system administrator who has actually been through a real disaster told me in a recent podcast interview that most of the challenges he had were more about basic infrastructure like internet, lodging, and food. In this final article in the series, I want to focus […]
2021 Predictions: Data Protection and Mobility Basics More Important Than Ever
Click to learn more about author Charles Burger. Around the globe, an audible sigh of relief was heard as we entered a new year and left 2020 behind for the history books. Last year’s focus on crisis management and uncertainty due to the global COVID-19 pandemic made long-term thinking difficult, and only the most agile […]
The Three Most Dangerous Ransomware Delivery Vectors: RDP, VPN, and Phishing
Click to learn more about author Gerry Grealish. Successful attacks using ransomware have proliferated so much that some security researchers are developing viable second careers as “ransomware negotiators,” bargaining with attackers who hold corporate data hostage. Creative — and convincing — ransomware approaches have flourished during the lockdown era, with industry experts noting a 72 […]
Why Your Business Is Targeted by Cyber Attackers and What to Do About Data Security
Click to learn more about author Ashok Sharma. Here’s news that may shock you about cyberattacks. No, it’s highly unlikely that your business is being targeted. Your data security is probably just weak. A Clark School (University of Maryland) study found that, on average, there is a hacker attack every 39 seconds, and these attacks affect […]
Organizations Must Consider Cost and Security Before Moving to the Public Cloud
Click to learn more about author Jon Toor. About three to five years ago, organizations tended to view the public cloud as something of a panacea — an easy solution to the challenges associated with managing their data on-premises themselves. Recently, the COVID-19 pandemic has bolstered this attitude for many enterprises, with some CIOs convinced […]