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Why Paying the Ransom Should Be Your Last Option

Pure Storage

The Risks of Paying the Ransom Paying a ransom after a ransomware attack might seem like the easiest way out and the quickest path to recovery, but it comes with significant risks that often outweigh the potential benefits. Even with a decryption tool, theres no guarantee of full data recovery.

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ZTNA vs. VPN

Pure Storage

A zero trust network architecture (ZTNA) and a virtual private network (VPN) are two different solutions for user authentication and authorization. Allowing remote access to your network environment introduces a large risk to your data security, but ZTNA and VPN provide strategies to block unauthorized users and data eavesdropping.

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5 Ways to Minimize the Cost of a Ransomware Attack 

Pure Storage

Ongoing costs of $250,000 to $400,000 a month for upgraded technology and employee education to reduce the risk and impact of future attacks. Tiered backup architectures use different logical and geographic locations to meet a wide range of backup and recovery needs, thereby improving the accessibility and speed of data recovery. .

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Top Threats to University Security and How to Prepare

BCP Builder

Cyberattacks Threat Overview : Universities are prime targets for cyberattacks due to the vast amounts of sensitive data they hold, including personal information, financial records, and research data. Awareness Campaigns : Launch awareness campaigns to educate the campus community about safety practices and reporting procedures.

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Top Threats to University Security and How to Prepare

BCP Builder

Cyberattacks Threat Overview : Universities are prime targets for cyberattacks due to the vast amounts of sensitive data they hold, including personal information, financial records, and research data. Awareness Campaigns : Launch awareness campaigns to educate the campus community about safety practices and reporting procedures.

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5 Ways partnering with an MSP improves your cybersecurity posture

Online Computers

Data encryption – scrambles data so unauthorized users can’t read it. Multifactor authentication – adds an extra layer of security to user accounts by asking for another verification factor on top of passwords. If this sounds like your business, you can turn to an MSP to create and maintain secure copies of your data.

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Blob Storage vs. File Storage

Pure Storage

Hot is for frequently accessed data, cool for infrequent access, and archive for rarely accessed data. Security: Blob Storage integrates with Azure Active Directory for authentication and supports shared access signatures (SAS) for fine-grained access control.

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