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Data backup security
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How to build a data protection policy, with template
Enterprises can't afford to operate without a sound data protection policy that specifies business goals, stakeholders, regulatory obligations, data classifications and access. Continue Reading
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Optimize data protection as a service with these essential tips
As a one-stop shop, DPaaS and its array of data management and protective cloud services provide security, access control, backup and recovery to safeguard mission-critical data. Continue Reading
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4 data loss examples keeping backup admins up at night
Protecting data is a critical task for backup admins, and threats are ever evolving. Preparation is key to preventing data loss and recovering quickly. Continue Reading
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Offline backups are a key part of a ransomware protection plan
Ransomware resilience relies not on a single tool, but on several layered protections. Offline backups are a critical layer in a ransomware protection strategy. Continue Reading
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How the 3-2-1-1-0 backup rule reflects modern needs
The 3-2-1-1-0 backup rule addresses modern data protection requirements, such as ransomware protection and cloud backup. Find out how it builds on the 3-2-1 rule in this tip. Continue Reading
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Use backup encryption to protect data from would-be thieves
Encryption is a powerful tool to keep sensitive data out of the wrong hands. To ensure recoverability after a disruption, data backup encryption is vital. Continue Reading
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Use zero-trust data management to better protect backups
Backup admins looking to protect data from bad actors can implement a zero-trust strategy for added protection. However, the method is not without its downsides. Continue Reading
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The ins and outs of unstructured data protection
Protecting unstructured data requires a few extra considerations for backup admins. Growing storage capacity requirements and regulatory compliance are critical. Continue Reading
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Craft a secure and reliable backup redundancy strategy
Backup and redundancy are not interchangeable. By using both, backup admins can avoid critical data loss and help ensure recovery. However, watch out for some common missteps. Continue Reading
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Use data classification to protect data, aid backup compliance
Following strict compliance regulations can result in high storage costs. Use data classification for backup retention to sift through affected data without breaking the bank. Continue Reading
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What is data vaulting and how does it shape modern backups?
Data vaulting methods, such as air gapping and active archives, help isolate and protect data backups from malicious deletion or accidental data loss. Continue Reading
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How to use air gaps for ransomware defense
Air gaps can be a valuable last line of defense against ransomware. However, both logical and physical air gaps have vulnerabilities that can be exploited by bad actors. Continue Reading
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Air gap backups provide another layer of protection
Air gap backups can provide extra protection from data deletion or intruders, but admins should exercise caution to ensure the data is encrypted and the network is secure. Continue Reading
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Immutable backups for ransomware defense may not be enough
Immutable backups ensure data cannot be overwritten or changed, making them a great way to protect against ransomware, but they're not a perfect option. Here's why. Continue Reading
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An easy 10-step guide for testing backups
Creating and adopting a data backup plan is only the first step. To achieve complete data protection, you also need a backup testing strategy. Continue Reading
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Ransomware questions to ask for optimal backup protection
Are you asking the right questions about ransomware? Here are some questions for backup admins and IT teams that can help keep backups safe in a ransomware attack. Continue Reading
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Backup admins: Watch out for these ransomware attack trends
Ransomware attacks have evolved and present a new set of challenges for backup admins. Here are some recent attack trends to prepare for to keep data and backups safe. Continue Reading
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Tips for backup compliance reporting and why it matters
Backup compliance reporting is crucial to keep data safe and keep organizations compliant with data regulations. Learn more about its importance and how to ensure compliance. Continue Reading
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How to keep up with IoT data protection
When it comes to protecting IoT data, admins can begin planning backup with an assessment of how much data the organization is generating and how it's being used. Continue Reading
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Use immutable backups to prevent data loss, boost compliance
Immutable backups have gained traction with the rise in ransomware attacks. However, there are different approaches to immutability and external factors that come in to play. 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Achieving backup compliance among CCPA and other regulations
The recently enacted CCPA is just one of many current and potential regulations that backup administrators need to understand. Here are a few guidelines for staying compliant. Continue Reading
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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How to protect backups from ransomware infiltration
Your ransomware backup protection strategy needs to address advanced persistent threats that encrypt files over time. Learn how to restore backups to avoid a payout. Continue Reading
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Ransomware backup strategy guidelines to help ensure recovery
Ransomware backup best practices are critical, as one attack can cripple a business. Here are three areas to focus on for optimal protection against ransomware. Continue Reading
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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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4 tips for backup infrastructure maintenance
Like a car or any other important machine or device, backup architecture should have a maintenance plan. This process will help ensure the health and integrity of your backups. Continue Reading
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GDPR backup and data protection: Five steps to implement now
Time is running out. If you haven't yet determined how to comply with the strict GDPR data protection rules, you better get started. Storage and backup play key roles. Continue Reading
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GDPR data protection officer role and responsibilities
The data protection officer, required for many organizations to be compliant with the EU's GDPR, will face challenges in the new role but could improve how data is handled. Continue Reading
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Get smart with cloud backup security through 'CIA'
Encryption is just one important element of backup data security in the cloud. Ask the right questions of your organization and your cloud provider to make sure your data is safe. Continue Reading
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Use Microsoft Azure Key Vault to protect your data backups
The Azure Key Vault can serve as data backup protection through its encryption key storage management. Explore how to set up the vault and administer it in your organization. Continue Reading
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Restoring data from backups after a security breach
Once you've established how an attacker penetrated your network's defenses, and what they did after gaining access, the real work of restoring data begins in the wake of a security breach. Continue Reading
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How to dispose of unwanted backup media
Brien Posey looks at the inherent problems with backup media disposal. Because it contains sensitive data, you must dispose of it safely. Continue Reading
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Pros and cons of backup tape encryption
Independent backup expert Brien Posey outlines what's good and what's bad about backup tape encryption in this tip. Continue Reading
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How to back up encrypted files and how to use the Encrypting File System
With data backup security being such a high priority, more organizations are encrypting the contents of their file servers. Although encryption improves security, it can complicate an organization's backup efforts. Continue Reading
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How to back up and restore a certificate store
One type of server that is critical to back up is your enterprise certificate authority. If you lose your certificates, you lose data. Continue Reading
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Data deletion or data destruction?
It's often assumed that once data has been marked for disposal, it no longer requires much attention. But when data backups or archives are deleted, are they really gone? Continue Reading
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How to destroy data on backup tapes
This tip offers guidelines for destroying data on backup tapes, with information about degaussing, tape cartridge destruction, tape reuse and record keeping. Continue Reading