Looking to innovate your data protection with bolstered cybersecurity? Consider Ootbi, an immutable on-prem backup design for Veeam, as a secure solution. But don’t just take our word for it! Mirazon’s CTO Brent Earls shares how they’ve revolutionized their backup approach to counter ransomware attacks with our product. Read more in ITProToday.
Battling ransomware? Avoid a TKO in round 2!
56% of orgs risk reinfection during data restoration after a cyberattack. Our Tony Liau shares how MSPs can knockout threats with recovery strategies that include #immutable backups. Read more from ChannelPro Network.
With ransomware continuing to be even more of a disruptor, AI completely changing how we operate for better and for worse, and the planet getting hotter, sysadmins are dealing with a new set of challenges and responsibilities. This SysAdmin Appreciation Day, take some time to thank your local IT person – they deserve it! Check out more insights on this national day of recognition from Object First’s Anthony Cusimano for VMblog.
The report — run by security firm Object First which polled 1,000 adults in the United States — found that three-quarters of people would either very likely or somewhat likely to switch brands. Less than 10 per cent said they were unlikely to do so, with the remainder stating their response would depend on whether the ransomware attack affected them.
75% of consumers prepared to ditch brands hit by ransomware
As 40% of consumers harbor skepticism regarding organizations’ data protection capabilities, 75% would shift to alternate companies following a ransomware attack, according to Object First.
“Given the indispensable role of data in today’s world, it is no wonder consumers are seeking greater protection as organizations generate and consume more data than ever. While preventing a ransomware attack is the ideal scenario, it is not always feasible. Consumers take data protection seriously, and organizations must prioritize safeguarding consumer data against modern threats. ” – David Bennett, CEO of Object First. Find more from our survey covered in Tech.co.
If you’re wondering how to ensure best security practices ahead of the holiday weekend, staying protected may not look like what you think. As the summer increases the likelihood of wildfires, it’s important to remember that datacenters are just as vulnerable to physical threats as they are to ransomware. Stay protected with a 3-2-1-1-0 backup strategy.
BEVERLY, Mass – June 26, 2023 – According to new data released today from Object First, the object storage backup appliance company delivering ransomware-proof out-of-the-box immutability, 40% of consumers are skeptical of organizations’ ability to protect their data adequately. Consequently, 75% of consumers would switch to another company after a ransomware attack. Furthermore, consumers are requesting increased protection from vendors that hold their data, with 55% favoring companies with comprehensive data protection measures such as reliable backup and recovery, password protection, and identity and access management strategies.
In the latest from CDO Trends, our datasecurity experts share their insights on excluding ransomware from security insurance though it may be one of the largest monetary impacts on organizations today. Yet, according to Veeam’s recent survey, 21% of companies saw their cyberinsurance policies specifically excluded ransomware. Read more about how to go beyond insurance to securely backup your data here:
The impact of cyberattacks around the world continues to escalate at an alarming rate, even after reaching “an all-time high” last year, new research warns. The latest IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2022 estimates that the average cost of a data breach hit $4.35 million in 2022, with some 83 percent of organizations found to have had more than one breach during the year.
