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

February 19, 2020 19 Feb'20
Cobalt Iron rolls out Compass NAS backup system extension

The new extension offers file-level backups on one integrated system that removes the use of NDMP silos to make the process less time-consuming for users.
February 18, 2020 18 Feb'20
Research points to IT skills shortage in data protection

It's getting harder to recruit and replace IT personnel with backup expertise, but simpler products and more automation can help companies compensate for the skills gap.
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.

Data backup security Get Started

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encryption

Encryption is the method by which information is converted into secret code that hides the information's true meaning. The science of encrypting and decrypting information is called cryptography. Continue Reading
Top 10 backup tips for your natural disaster recovery plan checklist

Your natural disaster recovery plan checklist needs the right data backup procedures. Here are 10 guidelines that can help save your data in the event of a disaster. Continue Reading
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

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

Manage Data backup security

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

Ensure your DR strategy meets the challenges of a new decade

Traditional disasters and new cyberthreats have organizations reexamining their DR plans to ensure they maintain high levels of availability and can restore operations quickly. Continue Reading
Navigate PII data protection and GDPR to meet privacy mandates

Know the commonalities surrounding personally identifiable information to better navigate and comply with the regulations and penalties IT managers must contend with today. Continue Reading
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

Problem Solve Data backup security Issues

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What are 3 cloud backup security guidelines against cyberattacks?

Cloud security is a top concern for IT. As a result, keeping cloud backups secure should be a priority. Here are three straightforward guidelines to help. Continue Reading
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
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