Frequent Data Migration Mistakes to Avoid
While the hassle that can come with data center migration is undesirable in pretty much any situation, and it can even seem like there’s never a right time to do it, companies do actually benefit from choosing to go for it in almost all cases. First and foremost, a data center migration can result in […]
5 Ways Data Centers Can Protect Against Data Breaches
Data breaches can cost businesses a lot of money – or, in worst-case scenarios, they can lead to a complete wreck. In 2024, the global average cost of a data breach is $4.88 million U.S. dollars, while the average cost of a United States breach is calculated at $9.36 million, according to Statista. There’s a […]
Elevating Physical Data Center Security with Cabinet-Level Controls
In terms of preventing physical access to equipment, the cabinet is the last potential point of vulnerability in the data center. Because of this, physical data center security measures on the cabinet-level can be crucial. This can’t be stressed enough in the case of edge data centers, multi-tenant sites, or any kind of remote environment […]
How to Protect Your Mission-Critical Data From Ransomware Attacks
One day, there’s a note on your screen saying that your files have been blocked, and you won’t see them back until you pay a specific amount of money. The system is inaccessible, and if you shut your machine down while still in the encryption process, you risk damaging or losing your files. Ransomware attacks […]
Successful Data Center Migration: Planning Strategies and Best Practices
When it’s time to migrate, it’s time to migrate. There’s no going around it. At a certain point, most businesses encounter the challenges of data center migration. The motives can vary, but the goal is the same: to keep the data safe and execute the relocation successfully. The risks are high, though, and any rash […]
Key Differences Between Backups and Disaster Recovery
Backups and disaster recovery are fundamental parts of a data security strategy. Both serve the purpose of keeping your data safe and ensuring that your business can keep going in case of an incident or disruption. The two work together and complement each other’s benefits; however, they cover two different approaches, methods, and purposes, so […]
What Are The Different Types Of Penetration Testing
Penetration testing or pentesting is a method of testing the security of a system by intentionally exposing it to a situation where a real-life hacker attack is simulated. This “ethical attack” serves the purpose of locating vulnerabilities in a system and finding solutions to secure them before an authentic black hat manages to infiltrate and […]
Migrating From VMware: The Best Alternatives and Practices
Following Broadcom’s acquisition in November 2023, companies slowly started migrating from VMware as the change of power negatively affected a significant number of smaller businesses. VMware is known as a leading vendor of virtualization technologies, and it is widely used and loved by many for its versatility, efficiency, and affordability. However, Broadcom’s recent acquisition of […]
The Rising Costs of Data Breaches. What Businesses Can Expect to Pay in 2024?
Data breaches. The worst thing that can happen to a business. As with any major catastrophic event that can hit a company, a data breach also seem unlikely to happen. However, they do happen, and when they do, the results can be devastating. An incident can cost millions, and about 30% of smaller or medium-sized […]
Why Data Centers are Essential for the Healthcare Industry
As the world keeps growing in population and our lifespans, fortunately, stretch for longer, there’s an increasing need for efficiency to deal with the numbers in the healthcare industry. The pandemic has made it clear that the healthcare sector needs to expand further. This growth will bring to the fore the need for efficient healthcare […]