We now exist in a post-privacy world. Our expectations for proper curation and care of personal data have gone out the window during the global pandemic where Big Tech, Big Pharma, and Big Government have repeatedly acted more like Big Brother without significant objection from the public. Internet trolls, deceptive sales practices, and data breaches […]
Data Privacy Has Become a Human Right
A deep history of pivotal moments gave root to our modern idea of human rights. Ancients like King Hammurabi set in stone (literally) some parts of the idea that every person has basic rights and freedom. Along the way, the Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights, Virginia Declaration of Rights, and U.S. Bill of Rights […]
3 Ways Strong Data Governance Practices Can Improve Your Business
Businesses have long struggled to find the balance between compliance and agility. This is especially true when it comes to Data Governance. According to TechTarget, Data Governance is the process of managing the availability, usability, integrity, and security of the data in enterprise systems, based on internal data standards and policies. Effective Data Governance ensures that […]
Why Tape Backup Is Experiencing a Renaissance in the Digital Era
There’s no shortage of stories reporting the (supposedly) imminent death of tape storage. The stories always cite the drawbacks of the technology, which, granted, are not insignificant. For many small and medium businesses, tapes can be labor-intensive, requiring a manual process to change them at the beginning or end of every day. Tapes can also be misplaced […]
5 Ransomware Predictions for 2022
In 2021 ransomware was truly brought into the average family’s home. Their weekend BBQ and gas station fill-ups were affected by ransomware. Their nightly news brought talks of Russian hackers and numerous FBI alerts warning of advancing cyberattacks. Well, get ready, because a new year on the calendar is not going to end the disruptions to […]
The 2021 Year in Review and What to Expect in Data Security in 2022
This year saw a number of significant changes on both the state and federal levels with regard to data privacy and data security. These changes reflect the increasing focus on the digital landscape to which the global economy has shifted and emphasized a much sharper focus on protecting sensitive information. Indeed, the significance of having strong cybersecurity […]
Is Air-Gapped Backup Necessary for Effective Data Protection?
Air-gapped backup is becoming increasingly popular in the backup and disaster recovery (DR) industry. Most backup and DR vendors are already offering it as an integrated feature or in the process of including it in their solution(s). The biggest driver for air-gapping is the increasing number of cyber threats such as ransomware. Ransomware attacks have […]
What Data Protection Will Look Like in 2022
Trying to protect sensitive data was a major concern for the enterprise in 2021, and it will continue to be in the coming new year. Whether it be ransomware, a data breach, or a compliance fine associated with one of the new data regulations, the risk around an organization’s data is going to increase as its […]
The Architecture of Cyber Recovery: Cyber Recovery Vaults
Do a Google images search for “vaults” and you’ll get a quick visual tour of architectural history, a display of the varied designs of bank safes created to secure cash and other valuables, and even an introduction to gymnastic vaults. Each of these provides a dynamic vision of what a “vault” is and of its physical presence. […]
Don’t Just Let It Go: Protecting Your Data This Holiday Season
In 2014, my daughter was 10 and was deep in the throes of Frozen-mania. A certain song became seared in all our brains. Disney’s billion-dollar juggernaut consumed every waking moment, and my daughter wanted an Elsa doll to share the experience with. It turned out that she was not unique in her interest, and Frozen merchandise was sold out […]