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Average enterprise storage/backup device has 14 vulnerabilities, three high or critical risks

CSO Magazine

The average enterprise storage and backup device has 14 vulnerabilities, three of which are high or critical risk that could present a significant compromise if exploited. To read this article in full, please click here

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Preparing for Ransomware: Are Backups Enough?

eSecurity Planet

In a year where ransomware has raised the alert levels everywhere, the go-to answer from many is redundancy through offline, remote backups – but are they enough? Backups are a critical component of any enterprise cybersecurity posture, but they are not an airtight strategy. Why Are Backups Critical? The Argument for Backups.

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What Is Integrated Risk Management? Definition & Implementation

eSecurity Planet

Integrated risk management (IRM) is a discipline designed to embed risk considerations for the use of technology throughout an organization. In other words, it links technology spending directly to the value of the resource protected and the associated risks controlled by that technology.

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Anti-Ransomware Company Exagrid Pays $2.6 Million Ransom

Adam Levin

You would think that ExaGrid, a backup appliance and anti-ransomware service might know how to avoid ransomware, but it was hit. . Practice the 3Ms: Minimize your risk of exposure: Don’t take unnecessary risks and invest in cyber defenses and education. We are in the midst of an ongoing ransomware epidemic.

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Ransomware Protection: A Modern Approach to Backup Solutions

Security Boulevard

Ransomware Protection: A Modern Approach to Backup Solutions. This article was first published in Teiss. . Unfortunately, many organisations are relying on outdated technology and solutions, which may be putting their mission critical data at risk. Traditional backup solutions are living in the dark ages. Sep 28, 2021.

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Should You Backup Office 365? And If Yes, Then How?

Spinone

This article was updated in January 2021. So, should you backup your Office 365 data? Your company needs to keep its vital data secure to avoid financial and reputational risks. Such risks are one of the key concerns expressed by our customers when considering our backup. Short answer: Yes. And here the proof.

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Data Backup Retention Policy: Best Practices for IT Admins and Business Owners

Spinone

If you want your backup strategy to save your money instead of wasting it, setting up a proper backup retention policy will be the core element to focus on. A good backup retention policy solves this problem. It helps you manage your data and backups, allowing you to control your records’ growth.

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