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Why Cybercriminals Are Targeting Your Backups and How to Be Prepared

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The implementation of advanced authentication methods like Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and the Principle of Least Privilege (POLP) on backup systems. Seven Critical Components of a Resilient Backup Strategy Attackers have realized that compromising both production and backup data creates maximum leverage.

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Data Security Best Practices to Safeguard Data Against Cyber Threats

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Implementing the Zero Trust Model in the Age of Modern Cyber Threats As ransomware attacks continue to target backup data, traditional perimeter defenses are no longer enough. Zero trust, based on the principle of, never trust, always verify, ensures that only authenticated users and devices can access critical data, including backup systems.

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What Is Cyber Extortion? Tips for Securing Your Data

Pure Storage

Lack of multi-factor authentication (MFA): Systems without MFA are more vulnerable to unauthorized logins. Insider threats: Employees, whether negligent or malicious, can inadvertently expose sensitive data or provide attackers with access. This is a key part of becoming cyber resilient. To fix these vulnerabilities: 1.

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How to Implement Threat Modeling in Your DevSecOps Process

Pure Storage

This can be a serious threat to authentication systems and other security controls. Tampering: Tampering refers to the ability of an attacker to modify data or software without detection. This can be a serious threat to data integrity and system availability. What Are Authentication Bypass Attacks?

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Write or Wrong: Five Common BCM Documentation Mistakes 

MHA Consulting

This is typically an issue with IT due to the intricacies and dependencies for things like authentication, databases, middleware, data integration, and cloud-based environments. Common Mistake No. 2: Not figuring out and recording the proper order of recovery actions. But quality documentation is a close second.

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How to Recover from a Cyber Attack

Zerto

Depending on the nature of the attack, this may involve restoring data from backups, decrypting files affected by ransomware, or rebuilding databases. A robust cyber recovery plan should include regular backups and data integrity checks to ensure that data can be restored quickly and accurately.

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15 Backup and Disaster Recovery Best Practices to Consider

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Backup and disaster recovery (BDR) strategies are of paramount importance to enterprises due to their critical role in preserving data integrity, ensuring business continuity, and mitigating risks associated with various disruptions. Encryption and Security: Encrypt sensitive data during transit and storage to ensure confidentiality.