One of the best ways to secure your data is to create a backup that is recoverable in case of data loss. Even more important is to test backup recovery systems regularly. This is because backing up ...

Data compliance and governance refer to rules and regulations designed to protect the privacy of personal information and typically carry penalties for organizations that fail to abide by them. This ...

If you're like me, you've probably tried a dozen different backup tools, hoping to find one that actually works the way you want. I've gone from bloated commercial suites that slow down my system to ...

Protecting data helps your business to run smoothly, but these expert tips can accelerate that process and increase your chances of long-term success. In the digital age, data is a valuable asset for ...

Data backups are an effective way to recover from a ransomware attack if your organization finds itself encrypted and unable to operate. If your company doesn’t practice proper data backup hygiene, ...

Even established businesses with substantial IT budgets make critical backup mistakes that can cost millions in lost data and expose organizations to catastrophic failures. While most established and ...

Joel Keller spent more than a decade in IT before becoming a full-time journalist. He has written for The New York Times, Parade and others. It’s no secret that school district budgets are tight and ...

I have been writing about World Backup Day on March 31 for several years. This day promotes backing up and saving your data. This year I had a reason to be glad that I make efforts to back up my data, ...

Ask a room full of IT pros to name long standing backup best practices and the 3-2-1 rule is sure to be on the list. It’s one of those things that has been around seemingly forever and doesn’t seem to ...

WhatsApp is rolling out new end-to-end encryption backups for data being stored on Google Drive or iCloud. Users can get their random 64-digit keys that are used for them to handle their data ...

Restoring personal data and operating systems when disaster strikes can be filled with gray areas and worries that the backup tool does not miss any critical files. The process can be daunting for ...

Most businesses test their backup systems on the same device they’re backing up — a critical oversight that can render recovered data completely unusable. Most businesses understand the importance of ...