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Andy Collins , Head of Security at Node4
“ Backup is a basic defence against malware like ransomware . Having backups and a DR strategy in place to be up and running instantly means you ’ re better prepared to tackle challenges head on and minimise any impact to your end customers . No matter what bad guys do to a computer or system , if you have a backup you are ultimately safe .”
In the past couple of years , “ we ’ ve seen some of the most sophisticated global cyberattacks uncovered ,” according to Andy Collins , Head of Security at Node4 , “ and several high-profile data breaches have already hit the headlines in 2021 . With bad actors taking advantage of the rapid move to widespread remote working , 2020 was described as a ‘ record-setting year ’ for cybercrime in a report from SonicWall that highlighted a 62 % spike in global ransomware attacks , a 28 % increase in cryptojacking detections and a 74 % increase in previously undetected malware variants .
“ Many of these were the result of social engineering attacks , highlighting how crucial the human element is to cybersecurity and how simple decisionmaking can be manipulated to expose vulnerabilities in an otherwise secure corporate network . However , human vulnerabilities in security posture go far deeper than phishing attacks . The cognitive bias of the human brain can lead to a false sense of security around prevention strategies and a lack of focus on backup and recovery . From overconfidence bias to loss aversion , humans are innately more likely to focus on avoiding negative outcomes – prioritising prevention over backup and recovery provision . These solutions provide continuity in the case of what is fast becoming an inevitability for most organisations – they should be seen as essential components of any IT security plan but are often overlooked .”
Keep cloud security top of mind
A report from Flexera revealed that optimising existing cloud use remained at the top of companies ’ 2020 priority list for the fourth year in a row , followed by migrating more workloads to the cloud . Terry Storrar , Managing Director at Leaseweb UK , explains how backup makes the move to the cloud easier than ever .
“ One benefit of modern cloud backup solutions is that they are suitable for businesses of any size , enabling data backup from any server or device ,
2020 was described as a ‘ record-setting year ’ for cybercrime in a report from SonicWall that highlighted a 62 % spike in global ransomware attacks .
anywhere with an Internet connection . Cloud backup solutions are easy to manage and their providers offer reliable , hands-on customer support .
“ At Leaseweb for example , we take every necessary precaution to ensure that
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