Category: Backup&DR 101

In 2024, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) face challenges in the rapidly evolving world of cybersecurity. New technologies and attack methods are emerging, requiring MSPs to adapt their services to meet growing client demands for data protection. Cybersecurity has become a top priority, necessitating investments in advanced technologies, strategic risk management, and customer information protection. The primary objective is to safeguard data from threats and ensure business continuity.

Our role in securing client systems continues to expand in response to evolving cybercrime. According to the FBI, cyberattacks have increased by 400% since the onset of the pandemic! There is also a growing demand for managed security services – the global MSP market was estimated to be worth $299.01 billion USD in 2023, with further growth projected at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.6% through 2030. So, what will the Managed Services Providers (MSP) market look like in 2024? Let’s take a closer look at this.

In the modern office environment, every person working on projects generates huge amounts of data. Emails, datasheets, presentations, databases, documents, and many many more. Protecting this information is very important from the business standpoint, so usually, organizations tend to use backups as the mean of protecting their data. But backup is only one part of the equation. What would you do if somehow you lose that data? Well, you probably want to quickly and easily recover it. Then you should think about setting up a granular recovery (alt. granular restore) plan which is also the main topic of this article. 

Data backup and data archive are two terms that come with the topic of protection of business data. On the surface, it might seem that they are similar, but in fact, nothing could be further from the truth, especially when it comes to archive data. They are used for very different purposes, and you must understand the differences between them. In this article, we will take a closer look at where the data archive shines, when is a time for backup, and what are the differences between archiving and backup.

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In today’s digital age, organizations across various industries heavily rely on data for their operations. Whether it’s manufacturing, retail, or service-oriented businesses, the importance of data cannot be overstated. Losing access to critical data can have severe consequences, impacting productivity, decision-making, and even business continuity. That’s why having a backup strategy is essential.

Why do people trust a company or a third party when it comes to customers’ data storage? What identifies a company as a trusted or untrusted one? How can a company that deals with confidential data show that it is reliable and worth customers’ attention without pronouncing a word? The answer is SOC 2.