Network World

MARCH 16, 2021

The best way to avoid paying ransom to attackers who have infected your systems with ransomware is to have those systems adequately backed up so you can wipe them and restore them from safe backups. Here are several options for making sure those backups are up to the task.

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CIO Business Intelligence

DECEMBER 19, 2023

When making decisions about network access, businesses need to be aware of and assess the security implications associated with network technology to help keep their digital assets protected. Cyber hygiene best practices include device security , cyber security education , and secure networking strategies.

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Galido

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Information Technology Blog - - How to Choose a Data Backup Service - Information Technology Blog. New clients, existing customers, employees, and other relevant public of the organization determine a huge chunk of data, some of which is invaluable, and that explains why data backup services are paramount for every company.

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Network World

AUGUST 15, 2017

In the network and server administration world, the mantra is visibility, visibility, visibility. If you don't know what your network and servers are doing at every second of the day, you're flying blind. In the real estate world, the mantra is location, location, location. Sooner or later, you're going to meet with disaster.

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CTOvision

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Curtis Preston explain why block storage in the cloud that is not properly backed up can result in lost data, and while object storage in the cloud is more resilient on Network World : The failure to back up data that is stored in a cloud block-storage service can be lost forever if […].

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Galido

MAY 23, 2016

A hot backup, also called a dynamic backup, is a backup performed on data even though it is actively accessible to users and may currently be in a state of being updated. Hot backups can provide a convenient solution in multi-user systems, because they do not require downtime, as does a conventional cold backup.

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Network World

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Tape is definitely not the best choice for primary recovery, but it does have features that make it a credible option for restoring systems and data that have fallen victim to ransomware without having to pay the ransom.

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Network World

JULY 29, 2021

Work-from employees will no longer be treated as a second-class citizen, which means they will get best-in-class technology including SD-WAN appliances, cellular backup alternatives, zero trust security support and maybe even battery backup. The ‘return-to-office’ concept is a myth--it’s a world we have left behind.”

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

The rise of personal gadgets, the shift towards remote work, the BYOD trend , and advances in AI have all contributed to home networks becoming an extension of companies' cyber defense perimeters. However, many end-users do not recognize their home networks as extensions of their company's security boundaries.

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TechSpot

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

After Toyota's recent blunder with its undersized database backup servers, another serious IT "fault" is now affecting Volkswagen's European network. The German carmaker has confirmed the outage, stating that the issue is still being analyzed while assembly lines located in Germany have been essentially shut down. Read Entire Article

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The Accidental Successful CIO

AUGUST 14, 2013

Back in the old days, when the size of the data that your CIO job required you to manage was still something that could be dealt with, whenever the IT department received new data it just got added to your existing backup plan. Solutions To Your Big Data Backup Problem. It looks like another solution is going to be called for.

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Network World

OCTOBER 26, 2016

Also on Network World: Why it takes a cloud service to manage cloud services +. Given this fact, you could be forgiven for assuming that there would be no opportunity for a vendor whose core mission is to help users backup their SaaS data. SaaS vendors are safely doing their job and keeping customers’ data safe.

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Network World

DECEMBER 18, 2017

An APC UPS provides backup power power and surge protection to power and protect your PC or Mac, network router, gaming consoles like Xbox and PS4, AV and other business electronics from the dangers of power surges, spikes, lightning and power outages. Right now the Back-UPS Pro from APC averages 4.7

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TechSpot

APRIL 7, 2022

FBackup can make exact copies of your important files to network locations, external drives or the cloud, like Google Drive or Dropbox.

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Storage IO Blog

MARCH 30, 2019

World Backup Day Reminder Don’t Be an April Fool Test Your Data Recovery World Backup Day Reminder Don’t Be an April Fool Test Your Data Recovery. March 31 is the annual world backup day to spotlight awareness around the importance of protecting your data and test your data recovery.

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The Verge

JUNE 16, 2020

The short version, if we’re reading this correctly: a fiber-optic circuit failed, and its backup circuit also failed, which caused a chain reaction that strained the network to the point that many calls and texts couldn’t make it through. The longer version: June 16th, 2020 6:23pm PST. Update on T-Mobile Voice and Text Performance.

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Storage IO Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2018

World Backup Day 2018 Data Protection Readiness Reminder It’s that time of year again, World Backup Day 2018 Data Protection Readiness Reminder. In case you have forgotten, or were not aware, this coming Saturday March 31 is World Backup (and recovery day).

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IT Toolbox

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

The following is an evolving recommended reading list of data infrastructure topics including, server, storage I/O, networking, cloud, virtual, container, data protection (backup, security, HA, BC, DR). The evolving list includes books, blogs, podcast?s,

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Network World

MAY 21, 2018

As backup and recovery products and solutions evolve, they are beginning to intersect with security and compliance. Let’s take a look at the new capabilities that Asigra is bringing to market with the version 14 release of its Cloud Backup software, and why these capabilities are an important evolution in backup and recovery.

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Network World

MAY 15, 2019

Setting up a backup process in Azure is one way to quickly recover from a ransomware attack.

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The Verge

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Owners of various Asustor Network Attached Storage (NAS) device models took to Reddit and the company’s official forum today, alerting others of an active ransomware attack holding hostage their media libraries and other stored data ( via Windows Central and Tom’s Hardware ). Make an immediate backup. Image: Reddit user Patrick12289.

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Network World

MAY 18, 2021

Erosion of the traditional network perimeter and the transition to work-from-anywhere have conspired to bring an unprecedented threat level to endpoint devices, users, and applications, Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins told the online audience at the virtual RSA Conference 2021. Backup lessons from a cloud-storage disaster.

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Linux Academy

MARCH 25, 2019

This topic of network awareness is dear to my heart — not because of what it does but because it is network-based and I started out in the IT field as a network engineer, so networking holds a special place for me. What do I mean by “network awareness”? Rogue devices vs ARPwatch. One word: ARPwatch.

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Network World

AUGUST 23, 2017

Also on Network World: Network vulnerability analysis 101: Free online training +. Many small and medium-size businesses pay ransoms because they do not backup their data and do not have any other options available to recover their data. This all makes it more difficult for the authorities to identify an attacker.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The database, astonishingly lacking password protection, contained a wealth of information pertaining to Cigna Health and its vast network of healthcare providers. Fowler emphasized the potential risks that misconfigured cloud storage repositories can pose, as they may inadvertently reveal details about an organization's internal network.

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TechSpot

MAY 18, 2021

There are the obvious methods, of course: backup your data to offline, local drives regularly, keep important files in more than one secure location and avoid downloading suspicious media or opening fishy emails (and somehow avoid sharing a network with people that do, I suppose). The usual data security 101 steps.

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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Modern advancements like artificial intelligence (AI) machine learning and blockchain-based networks specifically have an impact in this area. These attacks employ malicious software that encrypts files, rendering them inaccessible until a ransom is paid or a backup is restored.

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Network World

MAY 31, 2016

Doesn't everyone have backups these days? Even consumer has access to a wide variety of free or low-cost backup services. But the headlines are full of reports about institutions such as hospitals and police departments, organizations that should have business continuity plans in place with solid backup strategies.

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CTOvision

MARCH 22, 2017

Ransomware is a fairly simple process that can have devastating results—a person clicks on a link or accesses a file on their computer that nearly instantly encrypts all of the data on their computer or in their network. The best way to protect against ransomware is to have a strong series of backup solutions.

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IT Toolbox

JULY 24, 2017

I just had lunch with a long-time business colleague who specializes in IT consulting and network systems integration for small and medium-sized businesses. From servers to PBXs and everything in between, his company sells, installs, and manages entire network environments for its customers.

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Storage IO Blog

APRIL 2, 2018

Data Protection Recovery Life Post World Backup Day Pre GDPR It’s time for Data Protection Recovery Life Post World Backup Day Pre GDPR Start Date. The annual March 31 world backup day focus has come and gone once again.

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CIO Business Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Interconnectivity of gaming systems have physically transitioned from serial-based connectivity to Ethernet-based standards over the years, allowing potential hackers easier access to the gaming and/or corporate network. What’s on your data dashboard as the most important metrics?

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CIO Business Intelligence

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

With the most advanced tier IV data center in Spain, and one of the most advanced in Europe, KIO Networks Spain provides a diverse array of private-sector and public-sector enterprises with Infrastructure-as-a-Service for mission-critical systems and applications. Learn more about KIO Networks Spain and its partnership with VMware here.

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Network World

JULY 27, 2020

Businesses considering the secure access service edge (SASE) model need to understand that there are numerous ways to implement it that can be tailored to their future needs and the realities of their legacy networks.

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Storage IO Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2017

Enabling Recovery Points (Backup, Snapshots, Versions) Companion to Software Defined Data Infrastructure Essentials – Cloud, Converged, Virtual Fundamental Server Storage I/O Tradecraft ( CRC Press 2017) By Greg Schulz – www.storageioblog.com November 26, 2017 This is Part 4 of a multi-part series on Data Protection fundamental tools topics (..)

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GeekWire

MARCH 29, 2024

An August 2023 report by Gartner ranked Veeam as a leader based on its ability to execute, its customer growth and retention, its hybrid and multicloud support, and its large network of partners. Earlier this month, Veeam surpassed $1.5 billion in annual recurring revenue for the first time.

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Network World

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

No, it's not another cloud backup service, it's the centerpiece of Toshiba Storage Peripherals' booth at IFA. This is for home backup where you know all your data is in your home, not in the cloud where you don't know whether it's secure or not," she said. What will back up all the data on your smartphone, but doesn't physically exist?

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