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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.

Ransomware attacks on schools and universities are on the rise, jeopardizing student data and critical systems. On-prem object-based backup storage can make the difference in securing educational institutions. Learn why schools continue to be targeted and how to best defend them from Anthony Cusimano in Education IT Reporter.

Veeam’s latest Ransomware Trends Report found that 98% of surveyed businesses use immutability or related methods for some of their backup protection. Yet, organizations may be more vulnerable than expected. Tony Liau shares the benefits of choosing Ootbi for immutability in the latest from Channelholic.

In today’s digital landscape, the threat of ransomware continues to loom over organizations of all sizes. As businesses strive to protect their critical data, Object First emerges as a game-changer with their Ootbi solution. In this exclusive interview, Anthony Cusimano, technical marketing director of Object First, is exploring the innovative features of Ootbi and its role in providing simple, powerful, and affordable backup storage for mid-enterprise Veeam customers.

Cyber criminals don’t just attack large enterprise sized businesses, they target businesses of any size. In fact, with tightening budgets that constrain both people and infrastructure resources, Mid-size businesses often present an easy target, and are more likely to be the focus of cyber-criminals. The team at Object First recognized this problem, and focused on designing a solution for mid-sized business with the same elements large enterprises are successfully leveraging to recover from a cyber incident.

Ready for VeeamOn 2023 Expand? Will you be in attendance? Make sure to visit with Object First.

VeeamON 2023, the community event for data recovery experts, is taking place both physically in Miami, Florida as well as digitally as an online event. The event kicks off May 22 – 25, 2023 at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach. Get started by reading this exclusive pre-show interview between VMblog and Tony Liau, VP of Product Marketing at Object First, delivering simple, powerful, and affordable backup storage for Veeam customers.

Like many others, our own Anthony Cusimano has experienced identity theft. For him, World Password Day means remembering password best practices. It can be the difference between ignorant bliss and an existential crisis. Create complex passwords, don’t reuse them, and use two-factor authentication. Stay protected and read more from VMblog.

Happy Earth Day! How do you celebrate our planet? At Object First, we value the luxury of remote work, which has allowed us to cut down emissions from a commute and positively impact the environment. Read how other industry experts are doing their part to spread the importance of environmental responsibility in VMblog.