Data is the lifeblood of most businesses operations, driving the decision-making process and strategic planning. So safeguarding this invaluable asset should be one of the top priorities, and part of that is understanding what causes data loss and adopting the right approach to properly mitigate against it.
Natural disasters, cyber threats, power outages, and equipment failures - disasters can strike at any time and wreak havoc on your business. Having a disaster recovery plan in place is essential for every business.
Backups and disaster recovery are critical aspects of any organization’s infrastructure, but they are often confused with one another. This isn’t surprising as both involve mitigating data loss. The misconception we often see is that backups cover the full scope of preparedness for a potential disaster. However, they are simply one component and […]
In 2021, cybercriminals initiated an unprecedented number of high-profile ransomware attacks on the US economy and infrastructure. This year, 300,000 new pieces of malware were created daily, and 63% of data breaches had financial motivations.
If your business has any IT infrastructure at all, you need to develop a disaster recovery plan - there's just no getting around it. By developing a comprehensive plan ahead of time, your organization will be able to recover more seamlessly in the event of a cyberattack or natural disaster. And even if the crisis led to the temporary paralysis […]
The recent ransomware attack on the Office of the Illinois Attorney General demonstrates key takeaways for organizations in our area and everywhere. To ensure your network doesn't end up in a similarly compromised position, let's take a look and see what lessons can be learned to take some preventative measures, assess your IT security, and find […]
While cyberattacks in general are a growing threat for every small to medium-sized business, ransomware poses more dangers than most.
We have often found that one element business leaders should concentrate on, but is usually overlooked, is business continuity. Data backup is a big part of it, obviously your growing business’s assets must be managed carefully if you want to keep your company safe, and the right data backup strategy is essential for all businesses, no matter […]
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