Data backup security

Storage administrators are increasingly relying on encryption and other security technologies to guard sensitive data. Visit this topic section regularly to stay on top of the latest news and resources available.

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Data backup security News

September 13, 2019 13 Sep'19
Cobalt Iron extends data protection SaaS tool's capabilities

Cyber Shield, an extension of Cobalt Iron's Adaptive Data Protection SaaS, uses automation and analytics to identify and contain cyberattacks.
August 23, 2019 23 Aug'19
Acronis automates '3-2-1' rule for small business backup

Acronis True Image 2020 improved its small business backup capabilities with simultaneous replication to local storage and the cloud, automating the '3-2-1' backup rule.
July 31, 2019 31 Jul'19
Backup trends of 2019: Acquisitions, funding and CEO changes

The acquisitions, funding rounds and CEO changes among backup vendors so far this year hint that even more changes are coming. Experts weigh in on the trends in backup we've already seen in 2019.
July 30, 2019 30 Jul'19
Carbonite CEO joins IDG, interim CEO steps in

Former Carbonite CEO Mohamad Ali joined tech media company International Data Group as Steve Munford stepped in to become interim CEO.

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Data backup security Get Started

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SaaS data backup challenges and best practices

The protection offered by a SaaS provider for your important customer data can be minimal, so it's crucial for organizations to back up SaaS data on their own. Continue Reading
How can I integrate cybersecurity and backup planning?

Your organization should integrate its cybersecurity and backup processes. It's easy for a cyberattack to affect backups, unfortunately, so be proactive about it. Continue Reading
encryption

In computing, encryption is the method by which plaintext or any other type of data is converted from a readable form to an encoded version that can only be decoded by another entity if they have access to a decryption key. Continue Reading

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Evaluate Data backup security Vendors & Products

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

2 trends that complicate SaaS data protection

Malware and multiple cloud platforms have pushed the importance of SaaS backup and recovery to the top of IT managers' to-do lists. We explore challenges and how to pick a vendor. Continue Reading
Beyond backup: How to get more out of your backup data

Do you view your organization's backup technology as a simple one-trick pony? Here are several ways to get additional value out of this essential practice. Continue Reading
Top 20 cloud backup services for 2019

Before selecting a service from a cloud backup vendor, identify your organization's specific needs, including which features are important for security and data management. Continue Reading

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Manage Data backup security

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Protect backups from ransomware and other security risks

Backups can return your enterprises to a known good state. So it's essential to secure them by aligning your backup and security strategies for better protection and recovery. Continue Reading
GDPR and backup: What have we learned in one year?

A customer's deletion request continues to be a sticking point regarding backup and GDPR compliance. Learn guidance about this issue and others, following GDPR's first birthday. Continue Reading
What are some server and data migration best practices for backup?

Are you ready for your next data migration project? Take the Myspace migration failure as motivation to implement data source and backup best practices. Continue Reading

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Problem Solve Data backup security Issues

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How to recover from a data backup failure and move forward

Backup failures don't need to cause a long-term crisis for your organization. Make sure you're ready for this unfortunate possibility with these practical best practices. Continue Reading
5 biggest data backup mistakes -- and how to avoid them

Don't let a backup blunder hurt your organization or career. Here are five common, yet potentially disastrous data backup mistakes you must avoid at all costs. Continue Reading
Protect backup from ransomware attacks and recover safely

Ransomware continues to get smarter and more sinister. Make sure you protect backups from ransomware that delays detonation and gets recovered into production. Continue Reading

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