Data backup security
Storage administrators are increasingly relying on encryption and other security technologies to guard sensitive data. Stay on top of the latest data backup security news and resources available with tips and advice from leading experts.
Top Stories
-
Tip
15 Apr 2024
Data protection vs. security vs. privacy: Key differences
Data protection, privacy and security might look alike but their differences can make or break a comprehensive compliance program to collect, manage, access, erase and secure data. Continue Reading
-
Feature
15 Apr 2024
13 best data protection software platforms of 2024
Data privacy laws, sophisticated cyberattacks and generative AI's infiltration make it imperative to invest in multifunctional data protection software, but what tools are tops? Continue Reading
-
News
09 Dec 2021
Rubrik's ransomware tools put detection in line with protection
To better protect against ransomware, Rubrik has expanded the capabilities of its core platform and added new features including cyber threat hunting and Rubrik Cloud Vault. Continue Reading
-
News
01 Dec 2021
Dell extends Cyber Recovery ransomware protection to AWS
Dell EMC's PowerProtect Cyber Recovery launched in AWS Marketplace, providing customers with a way to isolate their data in AWS-based storage instead of on premises. Continue Reading
-
Tip
23 Nov 2021
How to use air gaps for ransomware defense
Air gaps can be a valuable last line of defense against ransomware. However, both logical and physical air gaps have vulnerabilities that can be exploited by bad actors. Continue Reading
-
News
16 Nov 2021
StorOne unveils S1 Backup for ransomware protection
StorOne expands its reach with S1 Backup to combat ransomware attacks. The new software emphasizes an all-flash backup tier and immutability as part of its strategy. Continue Reading
-
Tip
29 Oct 2021
Air gap backups provide another layer of protection
Air gap backups can provide extra protection from data deletion or intruders, but admins should exercise caution to ensure the data is encrypted and the network is secure. Continue Reading
-
News
28 Oct 2021
Upgrades to Vast Data OS emphasize simplicity, security
Vast Data released VastOS 4, which includes security features such as indestructible data snapshots and visualization tools aimed at making storage simpler to use and manage. Continue Reading
-
News
28 Oct 2021
Commvault Metallic launches backup security dashboard
Commvault's Metallic Security IQ provides visibility into potential security vulnerabilities in Metallic environments and calculates a security posture score for admins to beat. Continue Reading
-
Tip
26 Oct 2021
Immutable backups for ransomware defense may not be enough
Immutable backups ensure data cannot be overwritten or changed, making them a great way to protect against ransomware, but they're not a perfect option. Here's why. Continue Reading
-
Tip
11 Oct 2021
An easy 10-step guide for testing backups
Creating and adopting a data backup plan is only the first step. To achieve complete data protection, you also need a backup testing strategy. Continue Reading
-
News
06 Oct 2021
Cohesity backup integrates with Cisco SecureX
Cohesity's anomaly detection and recovery functions can be accessed in Cisco SecureX, allowing greater visibility and quicker response time during a ransomware attack. Continue Reading
-
Tip
22 Sep 2021
Ransomware questions to ask for optimal backup protection
Are you asking the right questions about ransomware? Here are some questions for backup admins and IT teams that can help keep backups safe in a ransomware attack. Continue Reading
-
Tip
22 Sep 2021
Backup admins: Watch out for these ransomware attack trends
Ransomware attacks have evolved and present a new set of challenges for backup admins. Here are some recent attack trends to prepare for to keep data and backups safe. Continue Reading
-
News
21 Sep 2021
Druva hastens ransomware recovery with curated snapshots
Druva's new Curated Recovery feature creates a recovery-ready snapshot containing the latest untampered data from previous snapshots, reducing recovery time. Continue Reading
-
News
15 Sep 2021
TrilioVault update focuses on securing Kubernetes backup
Anti-ransomware features in TrilioVault for Kubernetes v2.5 include application-level immutability and encryption to help ensure Kubernetes backup data is recoverable. Continue Reading
-
Quiz
13 Sep 2021
Test your knowledge of ransomware backup best practices
New ransomware that specifically targets backups can make it difficult to ensure data is safe. Take our quiz to test your knowledge about ransomware backup. Continue Reading
-
News
09 Sep 2021
Dell EMC tunes PowerProtect for data protection at scale
Dell EMC updated PowerProtect with faster snapshots, new software to manage multiple appliances and a managed service for recovery to help scale data protection functions. Continue Reading
-
Tip
25 Aug 2021
Adopt data storage security standards to ensure compliance
Data storage security standards are vital to prepare for audit activities and ensure compliance. This tip examines standards that address data storage security. Continue Reading
-
Definition
20 Aug 2021
Data Encryption Standard (DES)
Data Encryption Standard (DES) is an outdated symmetric key method of data encryption. Continue Reading
-
Feature
04 Aug 2021
Druva CEO talks COVID-19 cloud rush, data protection, roadmap
Druva CEO Jaspreet Singh discusses the challenges posed by the recent uptick in cloud adoption, the company's product plans for Kubernetes on AWS and its backup security measures. Continue Reading
-
News
28 Jul 2021
Distributed storage carves niches for enterprise use
Numerous vendors specializing in distributed storage and other distributed services look to expand userbases and find new appeal for enterprise customers. Continue Reading
-
News
20 Jul 2021
IBM FlashSystem adds storage as a service, attack protection
IBM introduces new consumption-based Storage as a Service for FlashSystem based on performance, capacity and contract term; and adds Safeguarded Copy to guard against cyberattacks. Continue Reading
-
Tip
07 Jul 2021
Tips for backup compliance reporting and why it matters
Backup compliance reporting is crucial to keep data safe and keep organizations compliant with data regulations. Learn more about its importance and how to ensure compliance. Continue Reading
-
News
07 Jul 2021
Acronis CEO steps down, GoDaddy exec steps in
Acronis's previous CEO will lead product development while the new CEO focuses on go-to-market, partner program expansion and increasing company headcount. Continue Reading
-
Feature
22 Jun 2021
Edge data protection tips and tricks
Edge computing is on the rise, and more IT teams are looking for ways to protect decentralized data. Our experts look at some ways to protect and store data generated at the edge. Continue Reading
-
News
03 Jun 2021
Public sector IT execs detail ransomware backup, recovery tips
City governments are particularly vulnerable to ransomware. These city IT leaders discuss how organizations can improve data protection to be ready for the next attack. Continue Reading
-
News
25 May 2021
Retrospect locks down backup data against ransomware
Retrospect Backup 18 focuses on anti-ransomware with the ability to make backups stored in public clouds immutable and an updated management console with security features. Continue Reading
-
Tip
21 May 2021
How to keep up with IoT data protection
When it comes to protecting IoT data, admins can begin planning backup with an assessment of how much data the organization is generating and how it's being used. Continue Reading
-
News
20 May 2021
County's ransomware remediation includes backup, security
A northern California county recovered from ransomware thanks to backups and quick action following the attack. The county's CIO details how it happened and tips for recovery. Continue Reading
-
Tip
12 May 2021
Use immutable backups to prevent data loss, boost compliance
Immutable backups have gained traction with the rise in ransomware attacks. However, there are different approaches to immutability and external factors that come in to play. Continue Reading
-
News
07 May 2021
Dell draws line between cyber recovery and disaster recovery
Recovering from natural disasters and from cyber attacks represent separate use cases. Dell says customers should be aware of the differences in how to approach the two problems. Continue Reading
-
Answer
18 Mar 2021
Which backup standards guide a data protection strategy?
A strong data protection strategy must follow applicable standards and regulations to protect data and comply with privacy laws. What are some key standards to look out for? Continue Reading
-
News
02 Mar 2021
Arcserve UDP 8.0 update focuses on ransomware protection
After its latest update, Arcserve's flagship data protection software has integrated Sophos security and supports AWS S3 Object Lock to make backups immutable. Continue Reading
-
News
17 Feb 2021
Index Engines' CyberSense SDK expands its third-party reach
CyberSense can more easily integrate with third-party backup and storage platforms with its new API-based developer's kit, giving customers a powerful ransomware detection tool. Continue Reading
-
Guest Post
29 Jan 2021
How retailers can manage data loss threats during remote work
Mike Potter breaks down three of the largest data loss causes for e-commerce companies -- human error, cybercrime and third-party integrations -- and how to prevent them. Continue Reading
-
Feature
12 Jan 2021
Defend against ransomware with these 5 data backup products
Consider backup and recovery tools that incorporate ransomware protection to help defend against cyberthreats. Continue Reading
-
Tip
30 Dec 2020
Data sanitization techniques: Standards, practices, legislation
An effective data sanitization process lessens the chance that your organization's valuable data could be stolen or compromised, and enhances compliance. Continue Reading
-
News
28 Dec 2020
COVID-19 impact on data backup will continue in 2021
COVID-19 accelerated certain data backup trends throughout 2020. Now, with vaccines available, experts share what they believe 2021 has in store for backup and recovery. Continue Reading
-
News
17 Dec 2020
X Series Arcserve backup appliances have built-in security
Arcserve X Series appliances have Sophos Intercept X Advanced built in and can scale to three petabytes. All Arcserve backup appliances now ship with Sophos software. Continue Reading
-
Answer
16 Dec 2020
What does your backup and recovery audit checklist need?
This backup and recovery audit checklist offers a comprehensive group of controls and evidence examples to get you ready for the important process of IT auditing. Continue Reading
-
News
27 Oct 2020
Index Engines hones CyberSense for backup data protection
CyberSense uses full content analysis and machine learning to detect a potential ransomware attack. Version 7.5 features better performance and more workload support. Continue Reading
-
Feature
21 Oct 2020
6 Kubernetes backup tools to address container app protection
Organizations that need to ensure they have a Kubernetes data protection strategy in place should examine how products from these six vendors could help address their needs. Continue Reading
-
Answer
13 Oct 2020
Does your data backup system ensure data protection?
With so many dangerous threats in the IT landscape, make sure you protect your data backups from the likes of corruption, unauthorized access and leakage. Continue Reading
-
News
30 Sep 2020
Technology central to vote count in a tight election
Tech tools will be key in a close election that requires recounts. While electronic signature verification systems have advanced, many digital voting machines are flawed. Continue Reading
-
News
23 Sep 2020
Ransomware recovery steps important for 'constant battle'
Are you ready to recover from ransomware? Actifio Data Driven sessions detailed guidelines for your recovery plan that could save your business time and money. Continue Reading
-
News
16 Sep 2020
Bad actors target voter data to erode election confidence
Protecting voter data has its own unique challenges compared with enterprise data. Experts say even unsuccessful attacks can sow seeds of doubt and propagate misinformation. Continue Reading
-
News
21 Aug 2020
Acronis True Image 2021 is backup and antivirus in one
Acronis True Image 2021 added malware detection, monitoring and quarantining capabilities. It can now deliver both backup and security in one product, on one UI. Continue Reading
-
News
18 Aug 2020
Asigra Cloud Backup piles on extra layers of cyberdefense
As cybercriminals circumvent immutable backup by stealing admin credentials, Asigra 14.2 counters with Deep MFA, asking for permission whenever changes to backup policies are made. Continue Reading
-
News
17 Aug 2020
Scale Computing woos public sector with hardened backup
Scale Computing HC3 integrated Acronis SCS Cyber Backup 12.5 Hardened Edition to provide a strong ransomware defense offering for public sector customers. Continue Reading
-
Tip
06 Aug 2020
Overcome common cloud backup security issues in remote work
Your cloud backup and storage usage may be on the rise. Make sure you take the necessary security precautions detailed here to keep your data protected. Continue Reading
-
News
29 Jul 2020
COVID-19 dominates enterprise storage news so far this year
The year hasn't gone as expected in enterprise storage, with the pandemic affecting conferences, sales results, use cases, funding and even CEO health. Continue Reading
-
News
23 Jul 2020
Nexsan Unity taps into cloud and Assureon archive
The third generation of Nexsan Unity appliances introduced interoperability with Assureon for extra ransomware defense and the ability to connect and migrate to 18 public clouds. Continue Reading
-
News
13 Jul 2020
Backup, security join forces for ransomware protection
Ransomware can take out backup systems, which are the last line of defense against data loss. To defend backups, data protection vendors are partnering with security companies. Continue Reading
-
Tip
10 Jul 2020
10 guidelines to secure your data backup
Data backups are essential to effective security, but backup mismanagement can often increase security woes. Luckily, there are some best practices that can help. Continue Reading
-
News
24 Jun 2020
HPE Cloud Volumes Backup consolidates data formats
HPE Cloud Volumes Backup provides common data format for Commvault, TrendMicro, Veeam and Veritas backups to serve secondary workloads in the public cloud. Continue Reading
-
Feature
23 Jun 2020
Ransomware resilience starts before cyberattacks hit
Ransomware is still common, especially in the coronavirus age, so you need to be ready. Explore ransomware recovery tips from an IT manager who dealt firsthand with an attack. Continue Reading
-
News
15 Jun 2020
Druva integrates with FireEye Helix for secure backups
The partnership allows security admins to see access history and activity in Druva through FireEye Helix's console, enabling quicker responses to security anomalies. Continue Reading
-
News
03 Jun 2020
Ransomware data protection grows in increasingly WFH world
As COVID-19 increased the number of people working remotely, experts have found that more businesses move to bolster their backup for protection against ransomware attacks. Continue Reading
-
News
21 May 2020
Arcserve enhances portfolio of Sophos-secured backup
Arcserve extended its Sophos suite of cybersecurity products aimed at protecting backups from ransomware to include cloud and Microsoft Office 365 workloads. Continue Reading
-
Tip
08 May 2020
How to protect the network from ransomware in 5 steps
Stronger network security could be the key to preventing a ransomware infection. Follow these five steps to protect your network from ransomware. Continue Reading
-
Tip
23 Apr 2020
Use and protect backup against COVID-19-related cybercrime
Be aware of innovative cyberattacks connected to the new coronavirus. Improve data safety with these backup best practices that can serve as a foundation of response preparation. Continue Reading
-
News
14 Apr 2020
Backup trends include security awareness, cloud protection
Data protection experts discuss important backup trends outlined in research, as well as customer tendencies in the age of the coronavirus. Security best practices are critical. Continue Reading
-
Tip
19 Mar 2020
Achieving backup compliance among CCPA and other regulations
The recently enacted CCPA is just one of many current and potential regulations that backup administrators need to understand. Here are a few guidelines for staying compliant. Continue Reading
-
Answer
26 Feb 2020
How can your ransomware backup strategy improve?
It's time to review your strategy for ransomware backup and recovery. While there are standard ways to protect your organization, newer technologies could save your business. Continue Reading
-
News
19 Feb 2020
Cobalt Iron rolls out Compass NAS backup system extension
The new extension offers file-level backups on one integrated system that removes the use of NDMP silos to make the process less time-consuming for users. Continue Reading
-
News
18 Feb 2020
Research points to IT skills shortage in data protection
It's getting harder to recruit and replace IT personnel with backup expertise, but simpler products and more automation can help companies compensate for the skills gap. Continue Reading
-
Feature
17 Feb 2020
Ensure your DR strategy meets the challenges of a new decade
Traditional disasters and new cyberthreats have organizations reexamining their DR plans to ensure they maintain high levels of availability and can restore operations quickly. Continue Reading
-
Answer
08 Nov 2019
What are 3 cloud backup security guidelines against cyberattacks?
Cloud security is a top concern for IT. As a result, keeping cloud backups secure should be a priority. Here are three straightforward guidelines to help. Continue Reading
-
Feature
06 Nov 2019
Navigate PII data protection and GDPR to meet privacy mandates
Know the commonalities surrounding personally identifiable information to better navigate and comply with the regulations and penalties IT managers must contend with today. Continue Reading
-
Tip
14 Oct 2019
Top 10 backup tips for your natural disaster recovery plan checklist
Your natural disaster recovery plan checklist needs the right data backup procedures. Here are 10 guidelines that can help save your data in the event of a disaster. Continue Reading
-
News
13 Sep 2019
Cobalt Iron extends data protection SaaS tool's capabilities
Cyber Shield, an extension of Cobalt Iron's Adaptive Data Protection SaaS, uses automation and analytics to identify and contain cyberattacks. Continue Reading
-
Tip
11 Sep 2019
2 trends that complicate SaaS data protection
Malware and multiple cloud platforms have pushed the importance of SaaS backup and recovery to the top of IT managers' to-do lists. We explore challenges and how to pick a vendor. Continue Reading
-
News
23 Aug 2019
Acronis automates '3-2-1' rule for small business backup
Acronis True Image 2020 improved its small business backup capabilities with simultaneous replication to local storage and the cloud, automating the '3-2-1' backup rule. Continue Reading
-
Tip
15 Aug 2019
Beyond backup: How to get more out of your backup data
Do you view your organization's backup technology as a simple one-trick pony? Here are several ways to get additional value out of this essential practice. Continue Reading
-
Feature
08 Aug 2019
Protect backups from ransomware and other security risks
Backups can return your enterprises to a known good state. So it's essential to secure them by aligning your backup and security strategies for better protection and recovery. Continue Reading
- 08 Aug 2019
-
News
31 Jul 2019
Backup trends of 2019: Acquisitions, funding and CEO changes
The acquisitions, funding rounds and CEO changes among backup vendors so far this year hint that even more changes are coming. Experts weigh in on the trends in backup we've already seen in 2019. Continue Reading
-
News
30 Jul 2019
Carbonite CEO joins IDG, interim CEO steps in
Former Carbonite CEO Mohamad Ali joined tech media company International Data Group as Steve Munford stepped in to become interim CEO. Continue Reading
-
Answer
25 Jul 2019
How can I integrate cybersecurity and backup planning?
Your organization should integrate its cybersecurity and backup processes. It's easy for a cyberattack to affect backups, unfortunately, so be proactive about it. Continue Reading
-
News
24 Jul 2019
Acronis CEO: 'Backup is dead'
Backup alone is not enough, according to Acronis CEO Serguei Beloussov. True data protection involves a combination of security, privacy and accessibility on top of backup. Continue Reading
-
Tip
18 Jul 2019
How to recover from a data backup failure and move forward
Backup failures don't need to cause a long-term crisis for your organization. Make sure you're ready for this unfortunate possibility with these practical best practices. Continue Reading
-
Feature
06 Jun 2019
GDPR and backup: What have we learned in one year?
A customer's deletion request continues to be a sticking point regarding backup and GDPR compliance. Learn guidance about this issue and others, following GDPR's first birthday. Continue Reading
-
Feature
23 May 2019
Ransomware protection tips include offline storage, user education
Ransomware resilience continues to be important because the problem isn't going away. Explore these backup and education tips to help stay out in front of the issue. Continue Reading
-
Tip
07 May 2019
5 biggest data backup mistakes -- and how to avoid them
Don't let a backup blunder hurt your organization or career. Here are five common, yet potentially disastrous data backup mistakes you must avoid at all costs. Continue Reading
-
Answer
22 Apr 2019
What is a good backup test frequency?
You should align your backup testing with the frequency of backups. This way, IT assets will not only be backed up, but also validated as ready for use in an emergency. Continue Reading
-
Answer
16 Apr 2019
These VMware and third-party VM backup tools make your job easier
With the right tools and resources, VM backup and recovery can be easier. Consider factors such as product compatibility and future business needs before deciding what to use. Continue Reading
-
Answer
16 Apr 2019
6 VMware VM backup best practices you should know
Understand these six crucial best practices for backing up and restoring VMs on your ESXi host. These strategies will ensure backups are protected and restoration is successful. Continue Reading
-
Answer
16 Apr 2019
VMware VM backup strategies combine tradition with new methods
Different VM backup and restoration approaches can favor consistency, speed or simplicity. Consider which you value most, and tailor your methodology to that. Continue Reading
-
Answer
16 Apr 2019
Use the command line for ESXi host backup and restoration
Backing up and properly restoring VMs are essential tasks for workload protection. Use a command-line interface, such as vSphere CLI or PowerCLI, to back up and restore the ESXi host. Continue Reading
-
Answer
10 Apr 2019
What are some server and data migration best practices for backup?
Are you ready for your next data migration project? Take the Myspace migration failure as motivation to implement data source and backup best practices. Continue Reading
-
Answer
03 Apr 2019
How has ransomware recovery changed in recent years?
The threat of ransomware has evolved over the past few years, causing many organizations to re-examine how they plan to recover data in the event of an attack. Continue Reading
-
Answer
21 Mar 2019
How will CCPA compliance affect your backup storage?
The new California privacy act creates more rights for consumers and their data. As a result, organizations holding consumer data will need to modify their backup approach. Continue Reading
-
Tip
06 Feb 2019
How to protect backups from ransomware infiltration
Your ransomware backup protection strategy needs to address advanced persistent threats that encrypt files over time. Learn how to restore backups to avoid a payout. Continue Reading
-
News
31 Jan 2019
Data leak exposes list of Rubrik backup customers
A security snafu left a server containing Rubrik customer information -- including names and contact information -- exposed. Rubrik claims no customer-owned data was leaked. Continue Reading
-
Tip
24 Jan 2019
Ransomware backup strategy guidelines to help ensure recovery
Ransomware backup best practices are critical, as one attack can cripple a business. Here are three areas to focus on for optimal protection against ransomware. Continue Reading
-
Tip
21 Jan 2019
Protect backup from ransomware attacks and recover safely
Ransomware continues to get smarter and more sinister. Make sure you protect backups from ransomware that delays detonation and gets recovered into production. Continue Reading
-
Opinion
28 Dec 2018
Data backup security measures to take ahead of a hurricane
In this firsthand look, IT and storage expert Brien Posey details how he secured data backup and other important system elements as Hurricane Florence approached. Continue Reading
-
Answer
30 Nov 2018
GDPR right to be forgotten and backups: What are potential problems?
Removing personal data from a database is a simple process, but eliminating that information from full backups could undermine the integrity of your data. Proceed with caution. Continue Reading
-
Answer
13 Nov 2018
What 3 issues can affect your data backup procedures?
Do you have challenges with your data backup process, such as a lack of the right security? The three directives here will help with your overall business continuity. Continue Reading
-
Tip
25 Oct 2018
How blockchain data storage may revolutionize the enterprise
Blockchain for data storage promises to bring added trust, reliability and security to storage, but is it ready to become a mainstream technology? Experts offer their views. Continue Reading
-
News
13 Sep 2018
CEO: Veeam database exposure fixed, investigation launched
Veeam co-CEO Peter McKay said there's 'no excuse' for the exposure of a marketing database and millions of email addresses. He said the company is being proactive in its response. Continue Reading