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5 Steps to Effective Data Defense

Kaseya

Without this constant barrage of news about new, widespread malware, you may be tempted to relax in your approach, convinced that whatever security you have in place is enough. Among the latest victims: backup files. Securing Backups. Step 1 — Copy: When it comes to backup, redundancy is not a bad thing!

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Defending against ransomware is all about the basics

O'Reilly Media - Ideas

An attacker plants malware on your system that encrypts all the files, making your system useless, then offers to sell you the key you need to decrypt the files. Strong passwords, two-factor authentication, defense in depth, staying on top of software updates, good backups, and the ability to restore from backups go a long way.

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5 Reasons Why Disaster Recovery Plans Fail

Kaseya

You diligently back up critical servers to your on-site appliance or to the cloud, but when an incident happens and you need it the most, the backup recovery fails. . Disaster recovery plans often include backup and data retention strategies that do not thoroughly map the dependencies and requirements needed for smooth disaster recovery.

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What Is Endpoint Security Management and Why Is It Important?

Kaseya

Compromising even a single endpoint can provide threat actors with easy access to a company’s private network and applications as well as workloads on the cloud, threatening business continuity. A robust endpoint security management process ensures security, business continuity, higher uptime and better end-user and customer service.

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Zero-Day: Vulnerabilities, Exploits, Attacks and How to Manage Them

Kaseya

Various tools are included in these kits, such as plug-ins and a management console, that make it easier to launch a cyberattack or spread malware. Hackers can either buy or create exploit kits and store them on compromised websites or advertisements that, when clicked, will install malware on the victim’s computer.