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Category: Data Security
Data Security
Alex

How Data Security can be Preserved in Cloud Computing?

In today’s digital world, data is everywhere. Whether it’s in the form of emails, documents, or photos, businesses rely on data to operate and grow. But as data storage has become more widespread and accessible, so too has the risk of it being compromised. In this article, we’ll explore ways in which business owners can protect their data in the cloud and ensure that it remains safe and secure. Overview of cloud computing   Cloud computing is a model of delivering

Alex August 6, 2022
Cybersecurity
Alex

What Are the Types of Network Security Protection?

Here’s a number worth knowing before you shop for security tools. In Verizon’s 2026 Data Breach Investigations Report, exploiting software vulnerabilities was the most common way attackers got in, at 31% of breaches. It passed stolen credentials for the first time in the report’s 19-year history. And edge devices and VPNs, the firewalls and gateways that guard your network, made up 22% of those exploitation breaches, up from 3% a year earlier. Ransomware showed up in 48% of breaches too.

Alex June 30, 2022
Cybersecurity
Alex

Is Your PC Safe From Ransomware in 2022?

Technology is advancing at an exponential rate, but the advancements haven’t always brought the good with them. Sometimes, technology and advances can have unintended consequences that don’t have the intended goals and are more harmful than beneficial. While ransomware poses a serious threat to users’ data, there are ways to protect yourself from it. In this article, we’ll discuss some of the ways you can protect your computer from ransomware in 2022. What is ransomware? Ransomware attacks are typically launched

Alex June 7, 2022
Cybersecurity
Alex

How to Protect Your Server From a Ransomware Attack

One of the greatest threats faced by servers today is ransomware. Backups can be authorized by IP address or server variables, or even simply changing email access. In this article, learn about these and other methods to protect your server from ransomware. What is ransomware? Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts a computer system’s data and demands a ransom to decrypt it. Once infected, ransomware can prevent users from accessing their files or logs, making it difficult to

Alex May 28, 2022
data lifecycle managent
Big Data
Alex

How to Properly Manage the Data Lifecycle

Earlier data were recorded on pen and paper and used to get transferred through the hands of people. For confidential data, trustworthy personnel were selected for transferring of data. Details about the time of exchange of documents were kept secret and the documents were sealed with melted wax to protect them from thieves. Now doing the same thing now will make those workers lose all their hair. Not to forget the coding, software, and data about people traveling on a

Alex December 6, 2021
Big Data
Alex

Bare Metal Servers vs Virtual Machines? Which is Right for You?

What are bare metal servers and virtual machines? Bare metal servers are sometimes also called dedicated servers. It is a type of cloud service where the user rents a physical machine from a vendor or service provider which remains dedicated to the particular user and is not shared with any other user or tenants. They are also referred to as single-tenant physical servers. It is based on virtual machines as bare metal servers do not include hypervisor preinstalled. This way

Alex December 1, 2021
Cybersecurity
Alex

Protecting Your Data in the Age of Ransomware

Data through the internet do not contain our flesh or blood but it still has some information about us which is a part of us. Today modern technology has moved far ahead which is why we must pace up and update ourselves about modern technology to know how will it affect us. To achieve something, we have to let go of our bad habits which are delaying us to achieve our goal. If we getting the same results and we

Alex October 11, 2021
Big Data
Alex

Data Center Decommissioning – A “How-To” Guide

What is data center decommissioning? A data center is a physical place where a company’s sensitive applications and data are kept centrally. The data center is designed in such a way that applications and data are distributed through computer networking by a shared delivery. Traditionally it used to be on-premises. In modern data centers, data centers have shifted to cloud-based centers keeping the distribution of data in the same way. Through these virtual networks, multiple data centers are connected. Why

Alex September 19, 2021
Data Security
Steven

Microsoft Exchange Server’s Hacked!

A universal wave of cyber attacks and data breaches started in early January after four zero-day exploits were discovered in on-premises Microsoft Exchange Servers. Zero-day exploits are unknown exploits in the wild that exposes a vulnerability in software or hardware and can create complicated problems well before anyone realizes something is wrong. At first, a zero-day exploit leaves no opportunity for detection, giving attackers full access to user emails and passwords, administrator privileges, and access to connected devices on the same network. As of March 9, 2021, it was estimated that

Steven March 29, 2021
Data Security in Online Banking
Cybersecurity
Alex

Strengthening Data Security in Online Banking

How Financial Institutions Are Fighting Cyber Threats Online banking has revolutionized the way we manage money—giving us access to our finances anytime, anywhere. But with convenience comes risk, and data security in online banking has become one of the most pressing concerns for financial institutions and customers alike. From phishing scams to ransomware and internal threats, the modern digital bank faces a complex cybersecurity landscape. So, how are banks protecting sensitive customer data—and what happens when things go wrong? The

Alex October 13, 2019
ITAD a Weak Link in Data Security
Data Security
Alex

Is ITAD a Weak Link in Data Security?

The Overlooked Risk in Modern Cybersecurity Every organization talks about cybersecurity. Firewalls, endpoint protection, cloud security, and zero-trust frameworks dominate IT budgets in 2026. But there is one area that still gets overlooked more often than it should: IT Asset Disposition (ITAD). As businesses upgrade servers, laptops, storage arrays, networking gear, and data center equipment at faster refresh cycles, the volume of retired hardware continues to grow. And with that growth comes a critical question: What happens to the data

Alex July 31, 2019

The Ultimate Guide to Data Storage Security: Protecting Sensitive Information in the Digital Age

As Breaches continue, DATA STORAGE and Fear of Adequate SECURITY are merging in the eyes of IT managers. Updated 3/21/25 With data breaches on the rise, data storage security is a top priority for IT managers across industries. Organizations need to know how to balance data protection, secure data storage, and storage security best practices to safeguard their sensitive data from unauthorized access, cyber threats, and data corruption. In this article, we dive deep into the key strategies, technologies, and

Alex May 16, 2018

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