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Backup Software vs. Backup as a Service (BaaS): The Key Differences

Network World

Backups continue to serve as the backbone of any data protection solution. While traditional backup software is well-proven, Backup as a Service (BaaS) solutions are rapidly becoming the cross-industry standard. What is Backup Software? However, managing backup software can be complex and resource intensive.

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World Backup Day is heading our way

Network World

World Backup Day is March 31 a day that has been recognized every year since it was first set up in 2011. Initially, it was meant to be a simple reminder of the importance of backups and a time to reflect on how well were all doing with this important task whether were protecting our family photos or safe-guarding critical business data.

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Microsoft’s Veeam partnership signals data resiliency market shift

Network World

The platform, hosted on Microsoft Azure, uses zero trust and isolated Azure Blob Storage to secure backups. Three Veeam Data Cloud offerings will benefit directly from the Microsoft integration: Data Cloud for Microsoft 365, a Microsoft 365 backup service with 23.5 This has also been reflected in IT budget allocation.

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How cybersecurity red teams can boost backup protections

Network World

Cybersecurity red teams are known for taking a more adversarial approach to security by pretending to be an enemy that’s attacking an organization’s IT systems. Let’s look at the tactics, strategies, and importance of red teams and the role they can play in enhancing the security of your backup system.

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Ransomware: It’s coming for your backup servers

Network World

Backup and recovery systems are at risk for two types of ransomware attacks: encryption and exfiltration – and most on-premises backup servers are wide open to both. This makes backup systems themselves the primary target of some ransomware groups, and warrants special attention.

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INE Security Launches New Training Solutions to Enhance Cyber Hygiene for SMBs

CIO Business Intelligence

INE Security offers essential advice to protect digital assets and enhance security. Small businesses face a unique set of cybersecurity challenges and threats and must be especially proactive with cybersecurity training,” said Dara Warn, CEO of INE Security. “At

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Sophos Study: 94% of Ransomware Victims Have Their Backups Targeted By Attackers

Tech Republic Security

Research has found that criminals can demand higher ransom when they compromise an organisation’s backup data in a ransomware attack. Discover advice from security experts on how to properly protect your backup.

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