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AI-driven ransomware now targets backups, too. Malware can dwell for weeks, mapping recovery systems. Your clean restore point may already be corrupted. We all know the benefits of backups, right? If ...

For decades, the SOC has been a slave to the stopwatch. We have treated Mean Time to Respond (MTTR) as our North Star, assuming that every second saved ...

Hey folks, Vladan here. If you've followed my blog for any length of time, you know I'm always keeping an eye on backup and recovery solutions that make ...

Locking down individual files is great, but a blanket encryption will prevent anyone from getting their paws on your files.

Every time you send a text, pay for groceries with your phone, or use your health site, you are relying on encryption. It’s an invisible shield that protects your data from prying eyes. Encryption is ...

In this session, we’ll go beyond backup to explore what it really means to own and protect your data across Microsoft 365, Entra ID and Azure. You’ll learn how key decisions, including where data is ...

Jets set to trade Justin Fields to Chiefs; he must pass a physical. Chiefs will pay $3M of Fields’ $10M guaranteed 2026 salary, per report. Fields adds dual‑threat experience as a likely Mahomes ...

Using a VPN, or virtual private network, is one of the best ways to protect your online privacy. We review dozens every year, and these are the top VPNs we've tested. I’ve been writing about ...