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World Backup Day on March 31 Seeks to Protect Data Before It's Gone

SecureWorld News

However, data is as vulnerable as it is valuable, and World Backup Day on Friday, March 31st, is a welcome reminder of the need to have a well thought out data protection strategy in place. The campaign began in 2011 as World Backup Month and was changed to World Backup Day later.

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WhatsApp reportedly working on password-protected encrypted chat backups

The Verge

WhatsApp is reportedly working to increase the security of its cloud backups with a new password protection feature that’ll encrypt chat backups, making them accessible only to the user. This password will be required when you restore from the backup.” Local Android backups will be compatible with this feature.

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The Importance of an Online Encryption Policy

CTOvision

This quote summarizes the importance of online encryption policy and hands-on implementation within an organization. Through an online encryption policy, you can mitigate the risks and avoid these cases, whether you’re a profit or a non-profit organization. IBM’s latest Cyber Security Intelligence index report shows that: 1.5

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How to Choose a Data Backup Service

Galido

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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InfoSec Policies and Standards: Some strategic context for those just diving into this world

CTOvision

Organizations are giving more priority to development of information security policies, as protecting their assets is one of the prominent things that needs to be considered. Lack of clarity in InfoSec policies can lead to catastrophic damages which cannot be recovered. Write Policies. Get Management Support.

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Passwords and Policies | Roadmap to Securing Your Infrastructure

Linux Academy

Welcome back to our weekly blog post as we look at how to better secure your infrastructure. This week, we’re going to continue chipping away at these problems with additional layers of protection, including a password policy. Policies are our foundation. Consequences for not following the policy.

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The importance of data retention policies

Tech Republic Big Data

A data retention policy is the first step in helping protect an organization's data and avoid financial, civil, and criminal penalties that increasingly accompany poor data management practices. This article outlines what a data retention policy is and why it's important in your organization.