Backups Are Essential, but They Are Not a Cybersecurity Strategy on Their Own - CybersecAsia

World Backup Day: Why Data Protection Is More Critical Than Ever

World Backup Day happens every March 31st – the day before April Fool’s Day. Why? Because if you don’t back up your data, you’re a fool! As someone who’s spent decades in the backup and recovery space, I can tell you that the consequences of inadequate backup strategies are no laughing matter. This blog post summarizes the main points of my latest podcast episode. If you’d like, you can listen to it or watch it at https://www.backupwrapup.com/ …

Backups are essential, but they are not a cybersecurity strategy on their own - CybersecAsia

Cybercriminals are adapting new technologies and social engineering tactics to target backup data. Here are tips for addressing such evolving vectors. With digitalization shifting the need for printed documentation towards soft copy storage, digital data loss can happen in an instant. While backups help mitigate these risks, backups themselves have become prime targets for cybercriminals looking to hold the data hostage.  Backups are essential, …