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17 Efficiency-Boosting Tips for IT Professionals
IT departments are increasingly overtaxed. You’ve got a constantly growing list of tasks, support tickets and interruptions—on top of the critical work you’re supposed to be doing. It’s overwhelming! But with a few simple changes to your approach, you can drastically free up time and reduce the headaches. We’ve put together these simple tips for IT professionals to help you manage your day more efficiently.
Ransomware Education: Tips, Tools & Tricks for the IT Manager
Industry experts predict ransomware attacks will worsen over the next two years. That’s why it’s critical that IT managers have the fundamental ransomware education they need to fend off attacks.
20-Something Best Practices for the Datto SIRIS 3
So, you’ve decided to deploy one of the best data backup technologies on the market. Better make sure you do it properly! We’ve put together these best practices for the Datto SIRIS 3 to ensure that your business gets the highest level of protection possible. From deployment to daily backups, here’s how to get the most out of your Datto.
27 Tips & Best Practices for Using the Datto Windows Agent
In 2017, Datto released the newest version of its Datto Windows Agent as a successor to ShadowSnap. CEO Austin McChord said the new agent had been in development for the past five years and he praised it for several new enhancements over previous versions.
2017 Disaster Recovery Statistics that Businesses Must Take Seriously
As we enter 2018, now’s a good time to look back on the 2017 disaster recovery statistics. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t a good year for many businesses.
Datto vs eFolder: Who’s got your back after a data disaster?
When comparing Datto vs eFolder, who comes out on top? This question has become more common than you might think in the last year or so. After eFolder made some high-profile acquisitions of companies like Axcient and Replibit, many industry experts saw the moves as evidence that eFolder was trying to dethrone Datto from its BDR pedestal.
Why the Datto Mac Agent is Superior for Mac Backups
When the Datto Mac Agent came along in 2016, IT folks around the world breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, there was a more robust solution available for backing up Macs in business environments.
2017 was a big year for business continuity and Invenio IT
2017 has been an incredible year for business continuity and Invenio IT. It’s amazing to think about how far we’ve come in the last few years. And, without a doubt, last year has got to be my favorite to date. A ton of incredible things happened and we reached major milestones.
How to Protect Your Systems from the Intel Meltdown & Spectre Flaws
Last week, security researchers uncovered what is possibly the biggest and worst security flaw in modern computing. Referred to as the Intel “Meltdown” and “Spectre” bugs, these critical flaws enable malicious software to spy on other system processes and steal data.
2018 Resolution: Keep Cyberattacks Behind the Datto Firewall
It’s 2018, folks. And if this year is anything like the last, you can bet it will be filled with more disastrous cyberattacks, global ransomware infections and other assaults on businesses of all sizes. Now is the time to configure your Datto firewall settings for optimal protection against all of these outside threats.
Why You Should NEVER Pay Your Ransomware Attackers
An interesting thing happened earlier this month when ransomware attackers targeted a county in North Carolina and demanded $23,000 for their data.
Are U.S. banks preparing for datapocalypse? A look at ‘Sheltered Harbor’.
Over the weekend, the Wall Street Journal released an article about an initiative among U.S. banks called “Sheltered Harbor.” The project aims to equip banks with impenetrable data backups that could be shared with each other in the event of a major cyberattack.
Is the Uber hack a sign of worse data breaches to come?
As news broke last week about the massive 2016 Uber hack (and subsequent cover-up), we couldn’t help but wonder: is anybody’s data safe anymore?
Over the last few years, we’ve witnessed some of the worst data hacks in history.
My thoughts on the Datto acquisition—and what it means for your business
It’s been three weeks since Datto announced it was being acquired by investment firm Vista Equity Partners. And while the news may not have come as a total shock, many of us are still digesting the details and looking ahead to see how the Datto acquisition might play out in the long term.
The #1 Cybersecurity Weakness May Not Be What You Expect
There’s a weakness in your network. Right now. It’s a weakness no hardware or software can fix … but a well-rounded business continuity plan can. Learn more about cybersecurity education.
Don’t Become the Next Cybercrime Statistic
Small business leaders throughout the world are scrambling for ways to ensure their business is as secure as possible against cybercrime. Security procedures simply aren’t enough as more than 4,000 ransomware attacks alone occur per day in the last year with a year over year increase of 300%. Are you next?
It’s Happening: Linux Ransomware Attacks on the Rise
It was only a matter of time. Over the last year, as ransomware has continued to wreak havoc on businesses across the globe, many have wondered about the security of their Linux-based systems. Now, new findings have confirmed the inevitable: more strains of Linux ransomware are out in the wild, and infections are on the rise.
Spoiler Alert: Business Continuity Planning Consultant Saves Company
Why is a business continuity planning consultant so important? Imagine losing access to your building for week, without any employees being allowed to enter. That’s what happened to a Canadian business after a fire left the company’s underground parking garage submerged in five feet of water.
Datto X1: The All-Flash BDR for High-Performance Data Protection
It’s been a little over a year since the release of the Datto X1 – Datto’s compact, all-flash BDR appliance, which the company announced at DattoCon16. Since then, the company has also released the X2 and X4 devices, offering greater storage capabilities of 2 TB and 4 TB, respectively, plus professional rackmount units offering up to 12 TB.
$310M Paid to Hackers: A Closer Look at Datto’s Ransomware Report
A new report from Datto illustrates how ransomware has become a full-blown epidemic for businesses around the world. It’s not just WannaCry or NotPetya or GoldenEye.
Can we break it? 7 business continuity plan testing scenarios
Nobody wants to get those dreaded 3 a.m. phone calls. “The servers are down.” “The backups failed.” “Ed from logistics opened a phishing email again!” These calls are an IT professional’s worst nightmare. But the good news is: with the right business continuity plan testing scenarios, you may never have to get such a call.
Datto Open Mesh: You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet
One of the more exciting news stories in business continuity this year was the announcement of the Datto Open Mesh acquisition. The merger was widely hailed as a brilliant move that would benefit both Datto’s and Open Mesh’s huge customer bases around the world, as well as the managed service providers (MSPs) that serve them.
9 Signs You Need a Business Continuity Consultancy
A good business continuity consultancy is worth its weight in gold. But the question your organization has probably already asked is: “Do we really need one?”
Who is the US Cybersecurity Operations Team? And, what do they do?
Who exactly makes up the Unites States Cybersecurity Operations Team? And, what do they do? For most, it has been as murky as the cybercrime itself. In a time when everyone is at risk of being the target of a cybercrime, it is important to understand the system and know where to turn for help. That said, here is everything you need to know about who is doing what on the US Cybersecurity team.
Defend Against Disruptive Events with BCM ISO Standard Cheat Sheet!
When noodles are the core of your business, guess what happens when something disrupts your noodles? A Singapore-based noodle manufacturer didn’t want to find out. To prevent a potential catastrophe, the company adopted business continuity management standards from the International Organization for Standardization (BCM ISO Standard 22301) – and it literally saved their business.
9 Reasons to Choose Datto Inc. for Data Backup
It’s no secret that I spend a lot of time writing and talking about BCDR solutions from Datto Inc. Today I want to address the reasons why.
Today’s Requirements for Business Continuity Solutions Are No Joke
Total data protection is the ultimate goal of security gurus, but how can you be sure you’ve defined the right requirements for business continuity for your business?
The Fool-Proof Approach to BCP Risk Management
A huge part of continuity planning is identifying and managing your risks—what you might refer to as BCP risk management.
Datto proves commitment to Small Business with ALTO 3
The ALTO 3 is fully-featured, easy-to-use and cost-effective for a small business. In fact, it offers many of the same features as the larger, flagship Datto SIRIS 3 solution as well as many upgrades over the ALTO 2. Let’s take a look:
How to Stop Cyber Extortion with Datto Ransomware Protection
An employee at a beverage distributor opened an email, and the company’s recently-installed Datto ransomware protection solution got its first major test.