What is the Difference Between Backup and Archive?
In data management, the terms backup and archive are often used interchangeably. However, they serve distinct purposes and are essential in different contexts. Understanding the difference between them can significantly impact how you manage your data, ensuring both its safety and accessibility. We’ve crafted a free PDF to help you master your data management strategy. […]
Ransomware Defence: Proven Strategies That Work
Ransomware has been around for over 20 years, but learning from early versions doesn’t guarantee protection against modern attacks. Some of the most dangerous ransomware strains emerged in 2018. Nowadays, these attacks are more frequent, and cybercriminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated, making ransomware defence more challenging than ever. They recognise that while organisations may have […]
Business Continuity in the Context of Corporate Sustainability
Today, sustainability is not just a trend but an urgent necessity. Companies face unprecedented challenges due to the climate crisis, increasingly frequent natural disasters, and the constant pressure to adopt environmentally responsible practices. In this context, integrating Business Continuity Planning (BCP) with corporate sustainability is essential to ensure that organisations survive and thrive in the long run. […]
Are You Confident in Your Cloud Backup and Recovery Plan?
Cloud backups are one of the core foundations of an organisation’s business continuity and disaster recovery (BC/DR) strategies. However, having backups without an effective recovery plan and regular testing is not enough. Today, many organisations assume that because their data is backed up, they are safe. Unfortunately, without regular testing, they may not realise their backup […]
7 Lessons from a Manufacturer’s Cyberattack Recovery
Cyberattack Contained Since the early 1990s, cyberattacks have been increasing every year. This trend does not seem to be slowing down. In cybersecurity for manufacturing, the main issue is not if an attack will happen, but when it will happen. This was made clear to a well-known manufacturer in the UK when their systems were […]
Fire on Site: Lessons from TDS
Disaster doesn’t just test your systems. It tests your people, your business continuity planning, and your partners. When a fire struck the offices of the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS), it wasn’t just a matter of physical damage. As an FCA-regulated organisation handling critical financial operations, prolonged disruption could have led to severe consequences: compliance breaches, […]
Bouncing Back After the Storm
Following the extensive lockdowns brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, numerous organisations focused on bouncing back and regaining operational momentum. Employees began returning to their respective office spaces, and productivity levels started to rise once again. With these changes, a sense of normalcy gradually returned to the workplace. However, one of the leading financial service […]