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.
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Tip
30 Jan 2026
Ways to protect data platforms from turnover risk
Departing data employees can take valuable Institutional knowledge. Protect it with consistent documentation, a central repository and tested backups to keep systems stable. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Jan 2026
How to prevent data loss: 4 strategies for better data protection
Preventing data loss doesn't start and end with better data backups. An organization's culture, IT strategy and choice of tools all play important roles. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Dec 2008
How to back up and restore a certificate store
One type of server that is critical to back up is your enterprise certificate authority. If you lose your certificates, you lose data. Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Jul 2008
Data deletion or data destruction?
It's often assumed that once data has been marked for disposal, it no longer requires much attention. But when data backups or archives are deleted, are they really gone? Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Jun 2007
How to destroy data on backup tapes
This tip offers guidelines for destroying data on backup tapes, with information about degaussing, tape cartridge destruction, tape reuse and record keeping. Continue Reading
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News
05 Jun 2006
Guide to backup security
News of a lost tape can damage a company for years. Storage administrators are increasingly relying on encryption technologies to guard sensitive data on tape, disk or WAN. Continue Reading