"Boost Your Business Resilience With 4 Tips"
Kate Mollett leads Commvault Africa as Regional Director.
Cyber-attacks have gone up rapidly in the last year. It's expected to cost $8 trillion in 2023. This is why there are new cyber technologies, tactics and legislation coming out. Businesses and governments want to make sure they are strong against these attacks. Here are some tips to stay ahead of the game: keep your business resilient.
A new survey says that 57% of CISOs don't know where their data is or how it's protected. This is a problem because there's more data every day. Also, regulations are getting stricter. It's hard to protect data and be legal if you don't know where it is.
Discovering your data can prevent sensitive information from being lost or exposed. It allows for better security measures to be put in place. CISOs and their teams are likely to focus on data discovery to ensure proper protection. Only by knowing exactly where your data is, can you prevent downtime in the event of a breach.
One important thing to do is to back up your data. It's essential to test the backup regularly to ensure it works. Testing your backup frequently can save you from a lot of trouble later on. Make sure to test all the data that is being backed up and ensure it's easily accessible when needed. Backup testing can be the difference between losing all your data or quickly recovering it.
Organizations need to backup their data regularly. At least once a week but preferably every 24 hours. With data growing fast and technology changing all the time, a business's data can shift rapidly. An outdated backup won't reflect the current state of a business in case of an attack.
Most backups happen automatically, but it's important not to forget about them. Test them regularly, at least once a year or even monthly. Without testing, you don't know if your data is being saved correctly. Regular tests give you confidence that your backup is good enough and will keep downtime low.
Training employees is important to prepare them for a cyber-attack. Doing fire drills and backup tests can help prevent big damage.
The new regulations are here! You need to stay ahead to succeed. Don't ignore them, embrace them. Ride the wave of change. Be proactive in compliance. Start preparing now. Get the benefits of being compliant. Increase customer trust and loyalty. Avoid penalties and legal issues. Stay competitive in the market. Invest in compliant technology and processes. Stay informed about upcoming regulations. Adapt quickly, stay compliant.
New data regulations are on their way. We've only just grasped POPIA and GDPR. Regulations want to keep data and assets safe. More rules will be put in place.
The EU made DORA in 2022 to manage cybersecurity in finance. Big groups and cities are at risk from cyber-attacks. DORA thinks on-premises backup is better than cloud backup when it comes to security.
Businesses need to start getting ready for mandatory compliance in 2023. To meet regulations, they have to check their old IT systems and perhaps get new software. Even if a business isn't in the EU, they still need to adhere to DORA rules if they work with the EU. So, South African companies working in the UK have to follow the rules too.
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The tech world is always evolving. New data protection measures are emerging due to the rise of cybercrime. Cyber criminals are becoming more sophisticated, and cyber-attacks are increasing in frequency. This creates opportunities for innovative solutions.
One new technology is cyber deception. Businesses can use this to take control back from attackers. Cyber deception uses decoys to trick attackers into targeting fake assets instead of real ones. This lowers the risk of actual attacks. If an attacker touches a fake asset, the business will get a warning right away. This lets the security team respond quickly. They can isolate and restrict the attacker from reaching real systems faster than with other security measures.
Don't fret about cyber-attacks in the news. Keep your cybersecurity updated and organized. This will help your organization face any challenges that may come. Don't be afraid to try new methods, they could be the key to staying ahead of cybercriminals.
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