An ESG study reveals: Ransomware increasingly targets backups – 74% of attacks involve backup copies. Only 9% of companies are able to restore data within a single day. Immutable storage and Zero Trust are considered the most effective countermeasures, but many organizations are lagging in implementation.
A study by ESG and Object First reveals rising ransomware threats in North America and Europe, with backups increasingly targeted. Only 9% of firms restored data within a day. Immutable storage and Zero Trust are seen as top defenses, yet many companies still lag in applying key practices like the 3-2-1 rule.
Ahead of RSAC 2025, we chat with Sterling Wilson from Object First about immutability, resilience, and simplifying security for backups. Find out why protecting your data is no longer just a backend issue—it’s a frontline defense.
For World Password Day 2025, experts from cybersecurity and identity management share insights on password security and the shift to passwordless authentication. They stress strong password hygiene, multifactor authentication, and modern identity tools while acknowledging that passwords remain a key attack vector but are gradually giving way to more secure methods.
May 1 is crowded with causes, and now includes World Passkey Day—challenging the reign of passwords. Experts say the shift to passkeys and biometrics marks a safer, simpler future. But with habits hard to break, passwords may linger even as the passwordless era gains traction.
