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Considerations for Disaster Recovery – Part 1: Storage

Zerto

One common question that comes up in all disaster recovery planning is, “What type of storage should be used for disaster recovery?” Here I am going to outline the primary factors I’d consider when choosing storage for disaster recovery. How many recovery points do you need?

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Why Cybercriminals Are Targeting Your Backups and How to Be Prepared

Solutions Review

Most organizations believe they’re prepared for ransomware attacks with a simple strategy: maintain good backups and use them to restore systems if cybercriminals encrypt their data. Recent research from IDC reveals that in 2023, more than half of all ransomware attacks included attempts to compromise backup systems.

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The Evolving Relationship Between Backup and Disaster Recovery

Zerto

When computing first began and data was stored in various types of removable media, it quickly became apparent that backups were a good idea, as media could be lost or corrupted. The need for a safe backup copy was the birth of disaster recovery in IT.

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Can Your Disaster Recovery Keep Up? Part 1 – The Need for Speed

Zerto

When disaster strikes, whether its a ransomware attack, a natural calamity, or an unexpected system failure, the clock starts ticking. The question isnt whether your disaster recovery (DR) plan will be tested, its whether its fast and reliable enough to keep your business afloat. The Reality of Modern Recovery: Speed vs. Trust?

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How Pure Protect //DRaaS Shields Your Business from Natural Disasters 

Pure Storage

Fortunately, Pure Protect //Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) offers a lifeline, helping businesses recover quickly and effectively from such events. This ensures data is always protected securely and can be restored on demand, eliminating the need for a constantly running disaster recovery setup.

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5 Reasons You Need a Backup and Disaster Recovery Plan

Zerto

Important data can be lost because of unforeseen events like natural disasters, cyberthreats, hardware failure, and human error. Ensuring business resilience requires a robust and tested backup and disaster recovery plan. The post 5 Reasons You Need a Backup and Disaster Recovery Plan appeared first on Zerto.

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How is Cyber Recovery Different from Disaster Recovery and Backup & Recovery?

Zerto

In an era where cyber threats are constantly evolving, understanding the differences between cyber recovery, disaster recovery (DR) , and backup & recovery is critical to ensuring an organization’s resilience and security.