One of the best ways to secure your data is to create a backup that is recoverable in case of data loss. Even more important is to test backup recovery systems regularly. This is because backing up ...

We all know that data loss happens and that we should be backing up our data periodically, even if we don't always put that knowledge into consistent practice. Maybe you have copies of your data on ...

Browse the comments on virtually any story about a ransomware attack and you will almost surely encounter the view that the victim organization could have avoided paying their extortionists if only ...

A disaster recovery plan is only effective if you can restore data. But despite the growing risks – especially from ransomware – not all organisations are sure they actually can recover from their ...

Ransomware has had a banner year so far. Two major attacks — WannaCry and NotPetya — have caused, conservatively, hundreds of millions of dollars in damages, while cybercriminals continue to target ...

Most businesses test their backup systems on the same device they’re backing up — a critical oversight that can render recovered data completely unusable. Most businesses understand the importance of ...