This just in from our CEO, David Bennett, in Blocks & Files!
Immutable backups are set to become a non-negotiable for companies covered by cyber insurance in 2024. With a staggering 74% increase in average ransomware demands this year and a 12% surge in cyber claims, the reality is hitting hard. Cyber insurers will either hike premiums significantly to curb losses or champion proactive cyberattack preparation.
BEVERLY, Mass — December 12, 2023 — Object First, the maker of Ootbi (Out-of-the-Box-Immutability), the first backup storage appliance purpose-built for Veeam®, today announced that Centerbase, a cloud-based personalized platform that aids in managing and growing law firms, has chosen Ootbi by Object First as their primary backup solution for their Veeam storage.
2024 will undoubtedly be a tech-driven year. Anthony Cusimano, our Director of Technical Marketing, believes AI will up the ante for cyberthreats. Here’s a glimpse into his predictions on how AI advancements will impact the cybersecurity landscape:
– Gen Z workforce will provide abundant content for AI-based attacks
– Sophisticated attacks will be at the forefront as AI will displace lower-tier cybercrime
– Targeting backups will continue to persist shifting the security focus to data recovery plans
The devil is in the details of a cyberattack! Stay aware with Anthony’s full 2024 predictions in VMblog.
Exciting times ahead in AI and DataStorage! As 2023 wraps up, the dynamic pace of AI tech sets the stage for transformative changes. Our VP of Product Marketing Tony Liau shares his top predictions that will shape the storage landscape in 2024:
– Complexity in IT environments will prompt AI upskilling
– Data storage and security will be driven by AI
– Hybrid cloud and on-premises solutions will become the standard
Interested in diving deeper? Read more from Tony’s full predictions in VMblog.
After witnessing record high ransomware attacks this year, in 2024, it’s time to brace for impact by focusing on data recovery and resiliency. Here are a few predictions for the year to come from our CEO, David Bennett:
– Massive investments in data recovery
– Economic realities will drive investments
– Cyber insurance will mandate immutable backups
– Market forces will elevate cybersecurity standards
– Mainstream adoption of immutability and object-based storage
Still can’t get enough? Check out the complete contribution in VMblog.
As we’re nearing the end of the year, it’s important to keep in mind that ransomware is already on the rise for schools.
Don’t make the same security mistakes in 2024! Anthony Cusimano advises schools to integrate cybersecurity best practices in professional development sessions and implement proactive measures like immutable backups to the difference in data protection and accessibility in the case of ransomware.
Learn more in EdTech Magazine.
Happy Halloween!
Think you can handle spine-chilling security stats? 81% of consumers feel very scared that their data is held by an organization lacking ransomware resilience. Dive into VMblog’s latest to wrap up spooky season with more scary stats!
Happy National Cybersecurity Awareness Month! In honor of this year’s theme, “It’s easy to stay safe online,” stay up to date on strategies to shield yourself and your organization from cyberattacks.
Get a glimpse of cybersecurity best practices in the latest industry expert roundup from VMblog, featuring our own David Bennett and Tony Liau. Dive in!
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