#Data Backup Strategy

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Sigzen Technologies: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities with Robust Backup and Disaster Recovery Solutions

In today’s fast-paced digital world, where data plays a crucial role in business operations, having a reliable Backup Solution and Disaster Recovery plan is paramount. Sigzen Technologies emerges as a leader in this space, offering cutting-edge solutions that not only safeguard critical data but also transform challenges into opportunities for businesses. Automated Backup An automated backup…

[jcmarchi]

Blackbox Plus Goes Bigger—Meet Glyph’s New 15TB & 30TB SSDs

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Blackbox Plus Goes Bigger—Meet Glyph’s New 15TB & 30TB SSDs

Ever heard of a backup sandwich? It’s a clever, practical workflow that pros in the field are using to safeguard their media — and it starts with Glyph’s blazing-fast 15.36TB Blackbox Plus U.2 SSD.   Here’s how it works: Take two of Glyph’s stackable U.2 drives, pair them using Mac Disk Utility or Windows Disk Management to create a RAID 1 mirror — and boom, you’ve got a secure, redundant copy of your footage. That’s the first layer of your backup sandwich. Then, using tools like ChronoSync (Mac) or Acronis (PC), you create an incremental backup to a third drive — giving you the golden rule of three copies for data protection.

The best part? You can do it all without bulky RAID towers. Glyph’s enterprise-grade U.2 SSDs deliver 1,000 MB/s sustained speeds in a quiet, portable, and stackable design that fits in your gear bag.

 Looking for a more budget-friendly backup sandwich? Pair a U.2 SSD with a Blackbox Pro HDD — and you’re still getting high-capacity, high-reliability backups without compromising performance. Whether you’re on set or in the studio, Glyph’s U.2 SSDs offer pro-level storage that’s fast, rugged, and ready to roll.

Join us live on Tuesday, August 5th at 3pm EST as James teams up in studio with Steve from Glyph to break down the ultimate “Back Up Sandwich” strategy using Glyph’s powerful external drives—don’t miss this fun and insightful webinar built for creatives who need speed, reliability, and peace of mind!

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[guyrcook]

Is Using Timeshift a Good Idea for Linux Mint Users?

Short Answer: Yes, Timeshift is an excellent tool for Linux Mint users, especially if you’re looking for a reliable way to protect your system from unexpected issues. Here’s Why Timeshift Is a Great Fit for Linux Mint: Recover from Instability: Made a big system update and now everything’s breaking? Timeshift helps you revert to a working state in just a few clicks. Safety Net for Experiments:…

[managedclouddc]

Difference between an Incremental Backup and Differential Backup

How important it is to have a backup for your business? Let’s dive into understanding the purpose of a backup and which kind suits your business the best. Having a proper backup is now a crucial component of any effective disaster recovery plan. However, it is concerning that over 50% of businesses have suffered data loss due to either not having a backup system in place or not being able to access their backups when needed. Data has become an extremely valuable asset for businesses in today’s era of digital transformation. Losing this critical data can have severe consequences for organizations across all industries. In fact, a recent report suggests that the average overall cost of data breaches in 2022 was approximately $4.35 million. Backups can help to prevent data loss due to various reasons such as hardware failure, accidental deletion, theft, viruses or malware, natural disasters, or other unexpected events.

Cloud solutions have proven to be highly beneficial in terms of storing data, performing regular backups, and facilitating swift recovery during business operations, aligning with standard industry practices. Having recognized the significance and necessity of backup and recovery, let us now delve deeper into this topic and understand the difference between an incremental backup and a differential backup.

What is an Incremental Backup?

Incremental backup is a type of backup strategy that involves backing up only the changes made to the data since the last backup, instead of backing up the entire dataset every time. In other words, it only backs up the data that has been modified or added since the last backup, reducing the time and storage space required for the backup process. Incremental backups are similar to differential backups in that they also only back up the changed data. However, the difference is that incremental backups only back up the data that has changed since the last backup, whether it was a full or incremental backup. This type of backup is sometimes referred to as “differential incremental backup,” while differential backups are sometimes called “cumulative incremental backups.” Although the terminology may be confusing, it’s important to understand the differences between these backup types to make an informed decision about which one is best for your needs.

Advantages:

Backup in minimal time

Needs less storage

Demand for less bandwidth

What is a Differential Backup?

The concept of differential backups emerged as an advancement in backup strategies. Instead of backing up all files again, a differential backup focuses on backing up only the files that have undergone changes since the last full backup. For instance, if a full backup is executed on Sunday, then only the changed files will be backed up on Monday, Tuesday, and so on until the next full backup. This approach is faster than a full backup since it involves backing up significantly fewer data. However, the data being backed up in each differential backup increases until the next full backup. A differential backup solely retains data modifications made since the previous full backup. This backup method consumes more storage space as it saves all data alterations from the last full backup. It involves fewer repetitive data and restores data quickly, but it requires more time to create a backup.

Advantages:

No need for more storage space

For recovery only 2 backups required

Now that we have established both incremental and differential backup let’s chart out their distinctive differences.Incremental BackupDifferential Backup  Involves producing a series of data copies where each subsequent copy includes solely the portions that have changed since the previous backup copy was createdThe approach exclusively preserves the modifications made to the data since the last full backup, rather than storing the entire data again  Creating a backup using this method requires a smaller amount of storage spaceCompared to an incremental backup, creating a backup using this method requires a higher amount of memory  Creating a backup using this method requires less time  Creating a backup using this method requires a longer amount of time      Restoring data from a backup created using this method is more challengingRestoring data from a backup created using this method is simpler compared to an incremental backupThis method is suitable for businesses dealing with large amounts of data but cannot allocate enough time for backup proceduresThis method is beneficial for small to medium-sized organizations that handle substantial volumes of critical data but are unable to perform frequent backups  Contains more repetitive data than a differential backupHas less redundant data  

There is no universal backup method that is suitable for all environments and situations. The appropriate choice depends on the specific requirements of your organization, such as protection policies, available storage and resources, network bandwidth, critical data areas, and service-level agreements. However, the forever-incremental and synthetic full backup types have revolutionized the backup process and are the most advanced and efficient data protection techniques available that can meet the needs of most organizations.

Lastly, analysing your business needs and evaluating the type of backup services best suited can be done well with the help of experts and reliable cloud service partners.Incremental Backup

[vastedge330]

Learn effective Salesforce backup strategies to protect your business data and ensure seamless recovery in case of data loss.

[ecomhardy]

How to backup your wordpress website in 2 minutes - Woocommerce back up tutorial - Updraft plusBacking up your WordPress website with the UpdraftPlus plugin is a straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide: 1. Install UpdraftPlus Plugin: Go to your WordPress dashboard, navigate to "Plugins" and "Add New," search for "UpdraftPlus," and click "Install Now" and then "Activate." 2. Access UpdraftPlus Settings: After activating the plugin, find it in your WordPress dashboard sidebar. Click on "Settings" and then "UpdraftPlus Backups." 3. Configure Backup Settings: - Click on the "Settings" tab to configure your backup settings. - Choose your preferred backup schedule: manually, daily, weekly, monthly, or custom interval. - Select the files and databases you want to include in the backup. - Choose your remote storage destination: Dropbox, Google Drive, Amazon S3, etc. Authenticate and grant access to UpdraftPlus. 4. Initiate Backup: - Save your changes. - Go to the "Current Status" tab. - Click the "Backup Now" button to start the backup process. 5. Verify Backup Completion: After the backup process finishes, UpdraftPlus will display a success message. Check the "Existing Backups" tab to see your backups. 6. Restore Backup (Optional): To restore from a backup, go to the "Existing Backups" tab, locate the backup, and click "Restore." Follow the on-screen instructions. 7. Regularly Monitor and Test Backups: Monitor backups regularly and test them by restoring to a staging environment. Following these steps, you can effectively backup your WordPress website using the UpdraftPlus plugin, ensuring your site is protected against data loss.

[tobeholyistobeempty]

part two / continuation to ‘immediately into dating, simon riley would buy you a gun.’

———————

simon doesn’t do panic. he doesn’t do “what if” in the way most people do.

simon does loadouts, contingency plans. redundancies. plans b, c, and d. war-game strategies for situations you haven’t even considered. you once joked that if aliens invaded he’d have a bunker prepped with oxygen tanks, thermal blankets, and stashes of your favourite tea.

he didn’t even laugh. just looked at you and said “third shelf. bottom left.”

that’s simon riley in a nutshell. the man you’ve grown to love more than you thought possible. so it’s no surprise when, a few months into his first deployment since moving in with you, he returns home with yet another gift. a plain black phone - matte black, weighty, no brand or ports or logos - just a long slim button along the left side.

you look at him as if he grew three heads, and earn an amused smirk for it.

“encrypted satellite uplink.” he explains, like that’s a thing you’ve heard before. “custom interface. only one number in it - mine.”

you blink at him. “you got me a burner bat-phone?”

he hums, then shrugs like it’s not the weirdest thing ever.

“gps auto-tracks if it’s turned on. hit the button on the side twice and it sends me a signal - transferable no matter where i am in the world. i’ll see location, coordinates, audio, front facing images. enough data f’me to paint the whole picture without you sayin a word.”

oh.

you exhale something shaky, mumble something like jesus simon - but nonetheless, you hear what he isn’t saying. he’s made it clear, from day one, that you being safe isn’t negotiable. and simon isn’t the man to leave anything to chance.

you understand it’s love, in the language he speaks best. preparation.

so then he runs you through it. how to use it, scenarios you might need it and how to remain calm while staring down the face of danger. gives you script suggestions and ways to talk yourself out of an ambush. he’s got an idea for every situation and a backup plan for each back up plan. you understand it’s the mind of a soldier. the way he’s been trained to be.

and when it does happen - some months and change into his second or third deployment - it doesn’t even feel real at first.

it’s late. you’d gone out to grab some takeout from a spot two blocks down. you don’t even question it anymore - don’t even think twice. you carry the phone in your pocket just like you carry the gun in your purse - knowing it tracks your location, knowing it sends a silent beacon straight to him if you double press the side button. you used to joke about him being paranoid, but simon isn’t paranoid. he’s a realist. a man who’s watched enough good people die to understand that bad things don’t wait for convenience. they wait for your hands to be full of takeout bags, your guard to be down, and your head to be elsewhere.

and that’s exactly how it goes.

it’s a shortcut you’ve taken a hundred times. the alley behind the restaurant that cuts straight to the other end of your neighbourhood. you’ve got headphones in and your hood up when you come face to face with a man standing dead centre of your path.

you clock him immediately. wide stance. twitchy energy. hand near his hip - not quite pulling a weapon, but not just scratching his ass either.

shit.

“evenin’,” he drawls with a toothless grin. “nice night, huh?”

you don’t respond. your mind is already going - whirling through all the things simon taught you. how to pretend. how to play a part so well you catch the catch off guard.

the man steps forward. “whatcha got on you?”

you exhale, steady. just like you’ve been taught - and then you smile. script selected and ready to play the part.

“careful,” you murmur. “you’re interfering with an ongoing operation.”

that gives him pause.

“operation?” he repeats, eyebrows notched.

you nod, slowly - turning your head only slightly, not taking your eyes off him, to nod toward the building behind you.

“undercover narcotics. been tracking cartel for the last two weeks. i’m wired, by the way.” you tap your hoodie. “whole conversations being recorded.”

he laughs, ugly, and pulls a knife out of his pocket.

“bullshit. give me the purse, lady.”

“okay, okay. sure.” you shrug, snuff down the panic, and work that training that was drilled into you. “sniper on the rooftop two buildings over says otherwise.”

“nice try.” he snorts and steps closer again, raising the knife a little higher. “ain’t no fuckin sniper.”

and that’s when you do it - two presses of your thumb on the side of the phone in your pocket. no sound, no light - but somewhere halfway across the world, simon riley is already moving.

the call comes three seconds later. you answer without taking your eyes off the man before you.

“sergeant.” simon grits out from the other end. “what’s your status.”

there’s noise behind him. a radio, chatter, chopper blades - yet his focus is entirely on you.

“got a civilian obstructing the path. attempted mugging with a concealed weapon. non responsive to verbal warnings. might need a threat escalation.”

a pause - then simon’s voice changes.

“copy that. sights locked, target acquired - middle aged male, five foot seven, green hoodie.” he says, like he’s in the middle of a fuckin battlefield, somehow detecting all of this from behind a five inch screen. you hear his gun cock. the man hears it too. “rounds chambered - if he reaches for you, we take the shot. confirm.”

the man’s face drops into a scowl. you smile wider.

“confirmed.” you reply.

“wh-who the fuck is that?” his hand falters. “what the fuck-“

simon doesn’t miss a beat.

“who i am doesn’t matter. what matters is your position, your movement profile, and the blood spatter trajectory once my round goes through your fuckin teeth.” he pauses, just for a moment. “you’ve got a daughter. five years old. get moving if y’wanna see her again.”

and it’s like a switch flips in the guy’s brain, because his whole posture changes. eyes darting to the rooftops. sweat prickling at his hairline. you don’t even have to reach for your gun because he’s already backing away.

how the fuck simon knew all that in a thirty second span is beyond you.

“fuckin’ - whatever, man. shit,” he mutters, turning on his heel and power-walking into the shadows.

you let out a breath once he’s gone - slow and long and completely in shock, and raise the phone to your ear.

“you still there?”

“always ‘ere, love,” simon murmurs. his voice coming through in something softer now. still tense, still locked in, but something in it cracks around the edges. “you alright?”

you nod even though he can’t see it, then realize that maybe he can.

“i am now, si.”

there’s a soft silence between you. weighted with everything he can’t do from across the globe.

then, quiet: “i shoulda been there.”

you clutch the phone tighter. pretend it’s his hand.

“simon,” you murmur, “you were.”

you walk home with the phone still pressed to your ear, and he stays on the line until your door’s locked, your shoes are off, and the food’s gone cold on the counter.

“hey,” you whisper into the speaker. “your sniper impression’s terrifying, by the way.”

a breath of a laugh - filled with all the relief that comes with it.

“nothin’ bout that was an impression, sweet’eart.”

[bdccglobal]

🔄🔒 Crack the code to data resilience with the 3-2-1 Backup Strategy! 🌐💾

Learn how this backup mantra ensures your data stays safe and sound. 💻🛡️

[ourjobagency]

5 Easy Ways To Improve Salesforce Data Backup Recovery Strategy

In today's data-driven world, businesses rely heavily on Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems like Salesforce to manage their customer information, track sales, and drive growth. However, even the most robust platforms are not immune to data loss or system failures. That's why having a solid Salesforce data backup and recovery strategy is crucial for ensuring business continuity. In this blog post, we'll explore five easy ways to enhance your Salesforce data backup and recovery strategy.

Regularly Scheduled Backups:

The foundation of any effective data recovery strategy is regular data backups. Salesforce provides a built-in data export tool that allows you to export data in a structured format, such as CSV or Excel. Set up a routine schedule for these exports to ensure that your data is backed up consistently. Depending on your organization's needs, you may choose to perform daily, weekly, or monthly backups.

Automate Your Backups:

Manually exporting data can be time-consuming and prone to errors. To streamline the process, consider automating your Salesforce data backups using third-party backup solutions. These tools can schedule and execute backups automatically, ensuring that your data is consistently and reliably backed up without manual intervention.

Store Backups Securely:

Backing up your Salesforce data is only half the battle. Equally important is where you store those backups. Utilize secure and redundant storage solutions, such as cloud storage platforms like Amazon S3 or Google Cloud Storage. Implement encryption and access controls to safeguard your backups from unauthorized access.

Test Your Recovery Process:

Having backups is essential, but they're only as good as your ability to recover data from them. Regularly test your data recovery process to ensure that it works as expected. Document the steps, and make sure that your team is familiar with the recovery procedures. Conducting mock recovery drills can help identify and address any potential issues before they become critical.

Monitor and Alerting:

Proactive monitoring is key to identifying data backup and recovery issues early. Implement monitoring and alerting systems that notify you of any backup failures or anomalies. This way, you can take immediate action to rectify issues and minimize data loss in case of a failure.

Consider Salesforce Data Archiving:

As your Salesforce database grows, it can become challenging to manage large volumes of data efficiently. Salesforce offers data archiving solutions that allow you to move older or less frequently accessed data to a separate storage location. This can help reduce storage costs and improve system performance, making your data recovery strategy more manageable.

In conclusion, enhancing your Salesforce data backup and recovery strategy doesn't have to be complicated. By implementing these five easy steps, you can significantly improve your organization's ability to recover critical data in the event of data loss or system failures. Remember that data is the lifeblood of your business, and a robust backup and recovery strategy is your insurance policy against unforeseen disasters.

[jcmarchi]

Aussie data breach report exposes supply chain risks - CyberTalk

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Aussie data breach report exposes supply chain risks - CyberTalk

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

Approximately 60% of Australian organizations lack a comprehensive understanding of third-party data breach risks, with over 50% failing to implement impactful measures to assist with long-term third-party risk management. Authorities are concerned…

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner’s recent data breach report highlights growing concern over supply chain risks and breaches. The report reveals a significant number of multi-party incidents.

These often originate from cloud or software providers, raising questions about awareness of and efforts to mature supply chain security measures.

Commonly reported incidents, catalyzed by supply chain breaches, include phishing, compromised account credentials and ransomware.

OAIC response

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) is intensifying its pursuit of regulatory actions against organizations that have experienced data breaches. Civil penalties are being exacted through the Federal Court.

In particular, Australia is prioritizing actions in cases where there were clear failures to adhere to reporting requirements and obvious lapses around protecting personal information. This includes situations where organizations have left data vulnerable by retaining it for undue lengths of time.

“As the guardians of Australians’ personal information, organisations must have security measures in place to minimise the risk of a data breach. If a data breach does occur, organisations should put the individual at the front and centre of their response, ensuring they are promptly told so their risk of harm can be minimized,” said Australian Information Commissioner Angelene Falk.

Steps for organizations

An organization’s third-party risk management approach should be unique to the given enterprise on account of who it works with, its role in the larger ecosystem, regulatory requirements, data protection requirements and risk tolerance.

There are numerous ways in which to go about being more proactive around third-party risk. As a strong initial step, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner recommends, among other things, embedding risk management into third-party contractual agreements.

If your organization is just starting out in this area or would like to improve existing agreements, consider the following:

Define clear expectations and requirements

Establish well-defined SLAs. They should clearly outline cyber security expectations and requirements for all parties.

Specify ownership of data. Clearly define who is responsible for which data and how it can or cannot be used.

Address access and use of customer data. Ensure that data handling aligns you’re your organization’s privacy and security standards.

Call out data retention. Define how long data can be stored for. Specify when it should be securely deleted.

Create backup and contingency plans

Retain backup vendors for critical services. Should one provider fail for whatever reason, your organization will be able to quickly switch to an alternative without operational disruption.

Have a data breach response plan. Roles and responsibilities should be clearly defined. Establish communication channels and procedures for notifying affected parties, should a breach occur.

Regularly monitor and assess

Conduct risk assessments. Understand third-party security practices and evaluate risk posture.

Conduct compliance audits. Conduct audits in order to verify compliance with contractual obligations. Ensure that third-parties adhere to agreed upon cyber security measures.

Further thoughts

In our global business landscape, supply chain risk management is a critical practice. By limiting supply chain breaches, organizations protect their reputations, avoid emergency costs, and reduce the potential for risk management related lawsuits — Which, again, are about to affect a number of organizations in Australia.

If you’d like to get ahead of potential regulatory and legal challenges, be sure to read A CISO’s Guide to Preventing Downstream Effects (And Litigation) After a Breach.

[guyrcook]

Understanding Time Shift on Linux Mint

The narrator introduces Time Shift, for understanding Time Shift on Linux Mint, akin to a time machine for your computer. It periodically backs up your system, allowing you to restore it to a previous state if something goes wrong. The episode encourages listeners to utilize Time Shift for system safety and provides a link to theguyrcookreport.podbean.com for more information on how it works. The…

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https://www.bloglovin.com/@vastedge/hybrid-cloud-backup-strategy-specifics-benefits

Learn how to create a resilient hybrid cloud backup strategy that combines the best of both private and public clouds. Explore key considerations such as data security, cost management, and disaster recovery to ensure your data is protected and accessible at all times.

[technologywhis]

Oh yes — that’s the legendary CIA Triad in cybersecurity. It’s not about spies, but about the three core principles of keeping information secure. Let’s break it down with some flair:

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1. Confidentiality

Goal: Keep data private — away from unauthorized eyes.

Think of it like locking away secrets in a vault. Only the right people should have the keys.

Examples:

• Encryption

• Access controls

• Two-factor authentication (2FA)

• Data classification

Threats to it:

• Data breaches

• Shoulder surfing

• Insider threats

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2. Integrity

Goal: Ensure data is accurate and trustworthy.

No tampering, no unauthorized changes — the data you see is exactly how it was meant to be.

Examples:

• Checksums & hashes

• Digital signatures

• Version control

• Audit logs

Threats to it:

• Malware modifying files

• Man-in-the-middle attacks

• Corrupted files from system failures

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3. Availability

Goal: Data and systems are accessible when needed.

No point in having perfect data if you can’t get to it, right?

Examples:

• Redundant systems

• Backup power & data

• Load balancing

• DDoS mitigation tools

Threats to it:

• Denial-of-service (DoS/DDoS) attacks

• Natural disasters

• Hardware failure

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Why it matters?

Every cybersecurity policy, tool, and defense strategy is (or should be) built to support the CIA Triad. If any one of these pillars breaks, your system’s security is toast.

Want to see how the CIA Triad applies to real-world hacking cases or a breakdown of how you’d protect a small business network using the Triad? I got you — just say the word.