NovaBACKUP Security Blog

Reasons why banks can benefit from backups

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Banks and other financial institutions are organizations that interact with a significant number of consumers on a daily basis. Whether a person visits the physical bank location to deposit a check or tracks accounts through a mobile app, banks are a staple that govern a lot of what i …

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Why Cloud Backup Alone is Not Enough

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With the acceptance of cloud computing gaining steam due to its flexibility, affordability and accessibility, it’s important to know how the cloud should fit into your overall data protection strategy. While the cloud provides a cost-effective, added layer of data protection, it is ju …

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On-site Backup vs. Cloud Backup [Video]

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When it comes time to choose where to store and how to manage your backups, there are a few things to consider.

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3 reasons health care managers need to make backup a priority

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Doctors, nurses, and other professionals in healthcare institutions have a lot on their plates, from managing patient needs to ensuring that files are being handled appropriately. One thing that many organizations don't think about enough is backup. However, these programs can help gi …

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Are You Prepared for World Backup Day?

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Have you backed up your data lately? What would you do if you lost everything? Every single day files are lost, hard drives crash, computers are stolen, and viruses wreak havoc. World Backup Day was created to remind users like you to backup your data, so that when disaster strikes, y …

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Digitize and Backup Your Tax Records

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In preparation for tax day (which is right around the corner), you may want to consider going digital with your tax records. Once a year, you take the time to pull all of your tax documents together, so why not use that opportunity to secure those files electronically?

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TECH TIPS: Prevent Ransomware Data Loss with Backup

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Simple Guidelines to Follow Following a few simple guidelines while operating your backup solution can make the difference between a minor bump in the road, or a major catastrophe. NovaStor backup experts recommend considering the following points to prevent data loss due to ransomwar …

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7 Ways to Protect Yourself from Ransomware

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Well... What is Ransomware? Ransomware is a type of malicious software that encrypts files on your computer so that cyber criminals can hold those files on your computer for ransom. Essentially, demanding payment from you within a certain timeframe to get them decrypted. In some cases …

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How to test your data recovery plan [Video]

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Setting and forgetting a data recovery plan is a big mistake that many companies make. In order to ensure that your backups are prepared for any situation, it's important to test your strategy.

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Financial Institutions: Natural Disasters, Malware & Privacy Issues

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Financial institutions benefit from backup solutions and disaster recovery for many reasons. In the last few years a steady rise in threats as well as stricter privacy restrictions have made it challenging for these organizations to protect data and continue thriving. With online bank …

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