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May 07, 2021 07 May'21
Dell draws line between cyber recovery and disaster recovery

Recovering from natural disasters and from cyber attacks represent separate use cases. Dell says customers should be aware of the differences in how to approach the two problems.
March 02, 2021 02 Mar'21
Arcserve UDP 8.0 update focuses on ransomware protection

After its latest update, Arcserve's flagship data protection software has integrated Sophos security and supports AWS S3 Object Lock to make backups immutable.
February 17, 2021 17 Feb'21
Index Engines' CyberSense SDK expands its third-party reach

CyberSense can more easily integrate with third-party backup and storage platforms with its new API-based developer's kit, giving customers a powerful ransomware detection tool.
December 28, 2020 28 Dec'20
COVID-19 impact on data backup will continue in 2021

COVID-19 accelerated certain data backup trends throughout 2020. Now, with vaccines available, experts share what they believe 2021 has in store for backup and recovery.

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Which backup standards guide a data protection strategy?

A strong data protection strategy must follow applicable standards and regulations to protect data and comply with privacy laws. What are some key standards to look out for? Continue Reading
What does your backup and recovery audit checklist need?

This backup and recovery audit checklist offers a comprehensive group of controls and evidence examples to get you ready for the important process of IT auditing. Continue Reading
cloud disaster recovery (cloud DR)

Cloud disaster recovery (cloud DR) is a combination of strategies and services intended to back up data, applications and other resources to public cloud or dedicated service providers. Continue Reading

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Comparing data protection vs. data security vs. data privacy

Data protection, security and privacy all play pivotal roles in keeping sensitive data safe, but they each have their own goals and characteristics. Continue Reading
6 business benefits of data protection and GDPR compliance

GDPR compliance benefits include increased trust and credibility, along with a better understanding of the data that's being collected and how it's managed. Continue Reading
Defend against ransomware with these 5 data backup products

Consider backup and recovery tools that incorporate ransomware protection to help defend against cyberthreats. Continue Reading

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How retailers can manage data loss threats during remote work

Mike Potter breaks down three of the largest data loss causes for e-commerce companies -- human error, cybercrime and third-party integrations -- and how to prevent them. Continue Reading
Data sanitization techniques: Standards, practices, legislation

An effective data sanitization process lessens the chance that your organization's valuable data could be stolen or compromised, and enhances compliance. Continue Reading
Use and protect backup against COVID-19-related cybercrime

Be aware of innovative cyberattacks connected to the new coronavirus. Improve data safety with these backup best practices that can serve as a foundation of response preparation. Continue Reading

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5 common data protection challenges that businesses face

Overcoming data protection challenges is no easy feat, but with a comprehensive understanding of the issues, you can develop a strategy for dealing with them. Continue Reading
Overcome common cloud backup security issues in remote work

Your cloud backup and storage usage may be on the rise. Make sure you take the necessary security precautions detailed here to keep your data protected. Continue Reading
10 guidelines to secure your data backup

Data backups are essential to effective security, but backup mismanagement can often increase security woes. Luckily, there are some best practices that can help. Continue Reading