MHA Consulting

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

This is so whether the company is applying some combination of the four main risk mitigation strategies (risk acceptance, risk avoidance, risk reduction, and risk transfer) or implementing such specific measures as installing a backup power generator or requiring the use of secure VPNs. These measures sound impressive.

Mitigation 83

Mitigation Authorization Risk Management Vulnerability 83

MHA Consulting

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Over the past several years, hackers have shown this approach to be highly vulnerable, and as a result the Zero Trust framework was developed. So what happens when, during an outage, employees start attempting to use backup devices, such as their home computers, to access the network?

Security 52

Security Architecture Outage Alert 52

Solutions Review

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The company’s platform takes a multi-layered approach to security to combat ransomware and malware using threat detection, intelligent backup scheduling, encryption and delete protection. Read on for more. Read on for more.

Malware 59

Malware Healthcare Backup Disaster Recovery 59

MHA Consulting

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Because technology is vulnerable to disruption—and disruptions are on the rise—every organization should devise manual workarounds for its critical business processes. The scenario was, “A regional internet outage has occurred; you have no internet access to the outside world. It’s vital that they retain it as a backup.

Outage 52

Outage BCM Internet Healthcare 52

Solutions Review

JANUARY 26, 2023

2023 could be the year we see the first major SaaS outage. That’s when the message will hit home very quickly that data backup and protection must be front and center. It’s also important to ask whether the provider offers data backup services. Say a hurricane comes, and a cloud provider’s server farm crashes.

Outage 52

Outage Backup Disaster Recovery Banking 52

IBM Business Resiliency

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Closely aligned with a data center strategy should be a holistic BCDR strategy that considers all types of risks (system failure, natural disaster, human error or cyberattack) and outage scenarios, and provides plans for mitigation with minimal or no impact to the business. Recoverability and reliability.

Resilience 52

Resilience Failover Outage Backup 52

MHA Consulting

MARCH 2, 2023

An organization that can undergo an outage of five days at no great cost is justified in having a high risk tolerance. An organization that would suffer a large impact as the result of an outage of two hours should be willing to tolerate very little risk. Where risk tolerance is high, controls can be relaxed. Risk avoidance.

Mitigation 75

Mitigation BCM Acceptable Risk Risk Management 75

NexusTek

MAY 15, 2023

In fact, over the course of a 3-year period, 96% of businesses can expect to experience at least one IT systems outage 1. Unexpected downtime can be caused by a variety of issues, such as power outages, weather emergencies, cyberattacks, software and equipment failures, pandemics, civil unrest, and human error.

Disaster Recovery 52

Disaster Recovery Business Continuity Continuity Planning Outage 52

Pure Storage

DECEMBER 14, 2021

We have to assume they’ll use every tool, skill set, and vulnerability they can to keep their revenue streams healthy. Building access systems have already been in the sightlines of hackers, and security professionals have already pointed out serious vulnerabilities in smart building control systems that hackers could exploit.

Security 111

Security Vulnerability Hospitality Backup 111

Solutions Review

JUNE 16, 2023

If the past year has taught us anything, it’s that anyone can be vulnerable to attacks in the cloud without proper protection—from the largest organization to the smallest startup. The ability to look inside storage and backups by means of an index and catalog also helps understand its usability and lineage.

Resilience 52

Resilience Backup Architecture Cybersecurity 52

Online Computers

JULY 17, 2022

Corruption can occur due to a variety of reasons, such as viruses, hardware problems, or power outages. What’s more, cybercriminals can use corrupted files to exploit vulnerabilities in business systems. Make regular backups – Backing up your data regularly is one of the best ways to protect it against file corruption.

Backup 52

Backup Disaster Recovery Outage Business Continuity 52

Pure Storage

JULY 12, 2021

But even internally, an outage can be disastrous. If you don’t pay up, it will be up to you to get systems back online and recover data from whatever backup and restore solutions you have. In some cases, without the right backup and recovery solution, this process can cost more than paying the ransom.

Backup 69

Backup Outage Authentication Architecture 69

Erwood Group

MAY 30, 2024

Technology Solutions To meet RTO goals, businesses often invest in advanced technology solutions such as cloud-based recovery services, automated backup systems, and high-availability infrastructure. This may include backup solutions, redundant systems, automated recovery tools, and even experts in business continuity and disaster recovery.

Business Continuity 52

Business Continuity Disaster Recovery Impact Analysis Resilience 52

Solutions Review

MARCH 31, 2023

Solutions Review’s Tim King compiled this roundup of 45 World Backup Day quotes from 32 experts for 2023, part of our ongoing coverage of the enterprise storage and data protection market. World Backup Day quotes have been vetted for relevance and ability to add business value.

Backup 119

Backup Disaster Recovery Application Security 119

Pure Storage

JULY 18, 2023

how quickly power is restored) If the organization has a backup environment to recover to and resume operations Mean time to discovery (MTTD) Note: Recovery times are often measured in recovery time objectives (RTOs) which dictate the maximum time that a system can be offline.

Disaster Recovery 52

Disaster Recovery Backup Malware eCommerce 52

Online Computers

MAY 22, 2022

The attack also caused the COVID-19 vaccine portal to go offline and induced IT outages at five major hospitals, including Children’s Health Ireland. Sadly, city administrators knew about their computer systems’ vulnerabilities but had failed to take action in time. The 2016 computer virus that crippled UK hospitals.

Continuity Planning 52

Continuity Planning Business Continuity Hospitality Healthcare 52

Online Computers

AUGUST 29, 2023

Some cyberthreats can make company data inaccessible by locking it away using encryption.

Outsourcing 52

Outsourcing Cloud Computing Application Disaster Recovery 52

Pure Storage

AUGUST 30, 2023

Such outages can cripple operations, erode customer trust, and result in financial losses. Security vulnerabilities: Complex IT environments often have multiple points of entry for cyber threats. This ensures that if one component fails, there’s a backup to maintain operations.

Resilience 52

Resilience Vulnerability Cybersecurity Mitigation 52

Zerto

JANUARY 10, 2024

What is the Native Google Workspace Backup Solution? Filling Native Google Workspace Data Protection Gaps with the Cloud Common myths exist when discussing online Google Workspace backup solutions. While this platform is secure, it’s a mistake to think it doesn’t need backup—it does, just like any other data storage solution.

Backup 52

Backup Outage Application Vulnerability 52

Pure Storage

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

A computer uses secondary storage as a backup when it has no more RAM available to store data, but using virtual memory on disk is slower than loading all application data in primary storage for usage. Flash memory is non-volatile, so it does not lose data after a power outage. Secondary storage in the form of drives (e.g.,

Application 52

Application Capacity Outage Vulnerability 52

Fusion Risk Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

While these include technical capabilities such as network security, they should also involve awareness training across your organization to ensure that each member of your team is playing a part in minimizing your vulnerabilities to cyber threats. Economic impact – What are the direct and indirect costs associated with the outage?

Management 59

Management Authorization Resilience Outage 59

Plan B Consulting

APRIL 13, 2021

The fire and impact: The fire OVHcloud had in their data centre campus in Strasburg, reminds us, that just because we have put our applications in place or have bought software that is hosted in the cloud, we are still vulnerable to IT outages. The fire took six hours to put out which shows how substantial it was! Check your contract.

Backup 52

Backup Outsourcing Business Continuity Resilience 52

Plan B Consulting

APRIL 13, 2021

The fire and impact: The fire OVHcloud had in their data centre campus in Strasburg, reminds us, that just because we have put our applications in place or have bought software that is hosted in the cloud, we are still vulnerable to IT outages. The fire took six hours to put out which shows how substantial it was! Check your contract.

Backup 52

Backup Outsourcing Business Continuity Resilience 52

Solutions Review

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Description: Throughout this course, we will discuss what comprises Risk (assets, threats, and vulnerabilities), providing numerous real-world examples along the way. We will also cover Qualitative and Quantitative Risk Measurements, showing how you can calculate the risk of an uncertainty due to vulnerabilities and threats.

Risk Management 98

Risk Management Management Government Vulnerability 98

Solutions Review

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Without proper training and knowledge of how to operate and maintain a data center, IT professionals can leave their business vulnerable to a host of issues, including ransomware attacks, power outages, natural disasters, and more. Knowing how to keep an organization’s data center secure and operating smoothly is critical.

Internet 52

Internet Disaster Recovery Outage Technology 52

Online Computers

JANUARY 20, 2022

Its purpose is to ensure that critical functions can be restored quickly in case of unplanned events or emergencies, such as fires, floods, terrorist attacks, power outages, or data breaches. Nonprofits, in particular, are as vulnerable to operational disruptions as for-profit businesses.

Continuity Planning 52

Continuity Planning Business Continuity BCP Disaster Recovery 52

OffsiteDataSync

MARCH 17, 2022

According to the 2022 Veeam 2022 Data Protection Trends Report , 76% of organizations were attacked by ransomware in 2021, more than half (51%) suffered ransomware-related outages and more than a third of data (36%) was unrecoverable after a successful attack. Vulnerabilities Can Go Unnoticed. Certainly, you have backups.

Disaster Recovery 52

Disaster Recovery Vulnerability Backup Outage 52

Pure Storage

JULY 14, 2022

Preventive controls , which companies use to manage, strengthen, and protect vulnerabilities within a cloud. A great way to make sure it’s protected no matter what happens is through solutions like Pure Storage ® SafeMode ™, a high-performance data protection solution built into FlashArray™ that provides secure backup of all data.

Security 98

Security Backup Government Application 98

Zerto

JANUARY 17, 2023

This study uncovered a demand for data that has never been greater, and yet the vulnerability and risks to data integrity are escalating, with ransomware attacks growing in both severity and scale. This vulnerability is particularly alarming for organizations that are refactoring their applications for Kubernetes and containers.

Disaster Recovery 98

Disaster Recovery Failover Application Vulnerability 98

Disaster Safety

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Implement a secure data backup solution to prevent data loss. Generators are an integral part of the preparedness planning process and can keep your business operating even if there’s a power outage. This can be especially crucial when temperatures are below freezing leaving the building vulnerable to internal temperature drops.

Backup 86

Backup Outage Vulnerability Security 86

Erwood Group

JANUARY 9, 2023

That is because each part of the business is a potential vulnerability for bad actors to target. Either way, this kind of review of company operations and vulnerabilities can help you identify hidden problems. Having backups of your data can protect you from this threat. Discover Weak Points in Your Systems.

Disaster Recovery 52

Disaster Recovery Vulnerability Activation Technology 52

Zerto

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Risk assessment identifies all the threats and vulnerabilities that make up risks that could negatively impact an organization’s operations, but also reputation, employees, and more. Risk assessments analyze potential threats and vulnerabilities that make up a risk, then assess the likelihood of this risk happening.

Disaster Recovery 52

Disaster Recovery Impact Analysis Outage Business Continuity 52

Erwood Group

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Supply Chain Monitoring and Optimization: How it Works: AI analyzes supply chain data to identify vulnerabilities, predict disruptions, and optimize logistics. Performing real-time diagnostics, automating backup and recovery procedures and more. This flexibility ensures continuity in the event of on-site disruptions.

Business Continuity 52

Business Continuity Technology Disaster Recovery Crisis Management 52

LAN Infotech

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

If you have your system’s backup, you can use it to restore affected systems. You may also rebuild your network environment from scratch if you don’t have a backup. Bundled software expands the attack surface by creating vulnerabilities in your systems. Or you can pay the ransom. Data breaches are our new reality.

Cybersecurity 98

Cybersecurity Evaluation Government Backup 98

AWS Disaster Recovery

JANUARY 25, 2022

As a bonus, you’ll see how to use service control policies (SCPs) to help simulate a Regional outage, so that you can test failover scenarios more realistically. In the simplest case, we’ve deployed an application in a primary Region and a backup Region. Failover plan dependencies and considerations.

Disaster Recovery 79

Disaster Recovery Failover Outage Application 79

Erwood Group

MARCH 20, 2023

However, even with the best intentions, many organizations make common mistakes that can leave them vulnerable to downtime, data loss, and costly recovery efforts. That’s why it’s essential to have a backup disaster recovery plan in place to ensure that data can be recovered in the event of a disaster.

Disaster Recovery 52

Disaster Recovery All-Hazards Hazard Cybersecurity 52

Disaster Safety

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Insulate pipes most vulnerable to freezing by using pipe insulation. BACKUP POWER. . Backup Generator Power. Backup power can help maintain a consistent building temperature and reduce the risk of freezing pipes. During the off-season, hire a qualified licensed contractor to verify the drainage capacity is adequate. .

Capacity 59

Capacity Backup Vulnerability Pandemic 59