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Why Network Security Must Be Your First Priority

| By Ross Rehart, MSc.

Why Network Security Must Be Your First Priority

For decades, businesses treated their networks like plumbing—an invisible utility that simply worked, delivering data from point A to point B. But today’s reality is far more complex. Your network isn’t just infrastructure; it’s the backbone of your organization’s security. If you’re still relying on legacy designs, you’re leaving yourself vulnerable in a world where threats evolve faster than ever. Today, the network and threats have changed, and your thinking… Read More

Why Digital Resilience Demands a Unified Approach

| By Kirstin Burke

unified digital resilience

When DataEndure marked its 40th anniversary, our CEO Kurt Klein reflected on how our mission has evolved: “If you look at us 40 years ago, we were all about resilience and data protection. That’s still true today, but the demands have become more complex and multifaceted.” Today, digital resilience isn’t just an advantage—it’s a necessity. Resilience means having the ability to adapt, recover, and thrive amidst ongoing technological, operational, and… Read More

DataEndure at 40: From Data Protection to Digital Transformation

| By DataEndure

As DataEndure marks its 40th anniversary, CEO Kurt Klein reflects on the company’s journey and what has fueled its longevity. DataEndure’s journey from a small value-added reseller to a leading technology integrator and managed security services provider reflects not only its resilience but its remarkable ability to adapt and evolve. With CEO Kurt Klein at the helm for nearly three decades, DataEndure’s story is a testament to innovation, strong partnerships,… Read More

Why Traditional Backups Fail Against Ransomware—and What to Do Instead

| By Kirstin Burke

Why Traditional Backups Fail Against Ransomware—and What to Do Instead

As cyberattacks grow more advanced, achieving digital resilience requires more than a traditional ‘set-it-and-forget-it’ backup approach. Legacy methods no longer provide the protection necessary against today’s sophisticated threats—especially ransomware. To safeguard your data and ensure business continuity, you need a modern backup strategy that encompasses cyber resilience as an integral part of a holistic approach, ensuring your systems can withstand and recover from attacks. The Limitations of Traditional Backups Traditional… Read More

Simplifying Cybersecurity: An Evergreen Approach

| By Kirstin Burke

Simplifying Security: An Evergreen Approach to Cybersecurity

In the fast-paced world of cybersecurity, unexpected changes can throw even the most prepared IT and security teams into a tailspin. Take, for example, the recent ban on Kaspersky products in the U.S. When the U.S. Department of Commerce issued a ban on Kaspersky products with a September 29 deadline, organizations were already up against a tight turn to quickly find a replacement solution. Then, Kaspersky further compressed the project… Read More

A Salute to the Unsung Heroes of the Digital World

| By Kirstin Burke

In today’s interconnected world, the CrowdStrike outage serves as a stark reminder of our dependence on technology—and the irreplaceable value of the experts who manage it. Whether it’s a faulty update from a service provider or a sophisticated cyberattack, our IT and security professionals are the unsung heroes who pull everything back together. In what’s being called the biggest IT outage in history, Microsoft estimates that as many as 8.5… Read More

Holidays are for Hacking: 5 Reasons Cybercriminals Target Your Downtime

| By Kirstin Burke

Holidays are for Hacking: 5 Reasons Cybercriminals Target Your Downtime

While you and your team are out of the office enjoying downtime, this is when hackers get to work. Adversaries intentionally pick times when it’s difficult for your team to respond—such as evenings, holidays, and weekends. Take, for instance, car dealership SaaS platform CDK Global. They experienced a breach during the Juneteenth holiday, and then suffered another breach as they were starting to restore their systems. As of this writing,… Read More

Strategies to Operationalize Cybersecurity for Enhanced Data Protection

| By Ross Rehart, MSc.

8 strategies to operationalize data security

Organizations are navigating a perfect storm in data protection, driven by a rapidly evolving threat landscape and the exponential growth of data. With global data volumes projected to reach 175 zetabytes by 2025, the need for robust cybersecurity measures to protect that data has never been more critical. Operationalizing security measures is essential to effectively safeguard any organization’s vast amount of sensitive information.  8 Strategies to Operationalize Data Protection  Operationalizing… Read More

Why 80% of Ransomware Victims Suffer Repeat Attacks

| By Kirstin Burke

80% of ransomware victims suffer repeat attacks

In the realm of cybersecurity, the adage “lightning never strikes the same place twice” doesn’t apply. Organizations that have suffered one cyberattack are commonly targeted again, regardless of company size or industry. Ransomware by the Numbers Why Do Attackers Repeatedly Target the Same Company? The first cyberattack yields detailed insights into a company’s security architecture and response protocols. This intel becomes invaluable for orchestrating subsequent attacks that are often more… Read More

The New Frontier in Cybersecurity: A Swift Threat Response

| By Kirstin Burke

The New Frontier in Cybersecurity: A Swift Threat Response

Today’s digital age is a lot like the wild west. Cyber threats are like those old-time outlaws, always looking for a way to sneak into your operations. And just like in those classic westerns, it’s not enough to know there’s a bandit around; you’ve got to be quick on the draw to respond. That’s where we see a lot of businesses facing a real challenge. The Wild West of Cyber… Read More

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