3 HIPAA backup requirements you need to address
by Bridget.Giacinto on Oct 20, 2015 4:23:42 AM
If you are in the health care sector, you know the pressure of meeting industry regulations in order to keep patient data safe. In particular, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act has established numerous rules for information security and is constantly evolving to …
Local vs. the cloud: Which data backup model is right for SMBs?
by Bridget.Giacinto on Oct 19, 2015 5:20:44 AM
Information is king across every industry, but how well are organizations protecting their vital records? Whether a cyberattack hits the network or a fire burns down the office, essential documents must be preserved for business continuity and recovery. However, with the number of opt …
Disaster Recovery Planning for Small Businesses
by Bridget.Giacinto on Oct 2, 2015 10:23:30 AM
Natural disasters, mishaps, viruses and user errors happen more often than you would think. Regardless of how it happens, these types of disasters have the ability to shut down your business for good, if you are not prepared. 74% of organizations have experienced data loss at the work …
Server Backup Methods: Five Ways to Keep Your Data Safe
by Bridget.Giacinto on Aug 24, 2015 12:14:42 PM
When it comes to backup, there are many different backup methods. For some, the process of selecting what backup method to choose can feel a bit overwhelming. The end goal is to keep your data safe, but how you achieve this can differ drastically depending on the backup method that yo …
NovaBACKUP Supports Windows 10 Backup and Restore Software
by Bridget.Giacinto on Aug 6, 2015 10:20:00 AM
Windows 10 Backup Software With the announcements of Windows 10 being offered as a free upgrade to all Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 users, the importance of applications supporting this operating system should not be underestimated. NovaBACKUP has consistently been Microsoft-ready, supporting …
Virus Alert: Beware of CTB-Locker Disguised as Windows 10 Upgrade
by Bridget.Giacinto on Aug 3, 2015 2:56:51 PM
While there are over 14 million machines and counting already running Windows 10, there are millions worldwide that are still waiting. With the long waiting list to upgrade to Windows 10, it somehow doesn’t surprise me that hackers would find a way to take advantage of that fact. The …
How to Create an Image Backup for Full System Disaster Recovery
by Bridget.Giacinto on Jul 13, 2015 4:35:42 PM
Disaster recovery planning should be a part of your overall backup plan. You don't want to be kicking yourself for waiting until after your hard drive crashes or some other disaster strikes to finally learn how to create a backup of your entire system. Instead of taking days to manual …
Reduce Storage Costs with Windows Server 2012 Data Deduplication
by Bridget.Giacinto on Jun 4, 2015 3:52:24 PM
Data is growing exponentially and along with it, the storage requirements to house that data. Data duplication, (means of reducing redundant data) is one way companies are reducing their raw data size and thus their storage costs. Repeated, duplicate data is a problem that all compani …
Understanding HIPAA Compliance
by Bridget.Giacinto on May 12, 2015 11:32:10 AM
Prior to the establishment of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) there was no generally accepted standard for protecting health information. The establishment of HIPAA and the privacy and security rules that accompany it, were developed in an effort to improve …
Backup Your Backup in the Cloud
by Bridget.Giacinto on Apr 7, 2015 9:15:32 AM
The worldwide cloud storage market is skyrocketing, as is the data that has fueled its growth. By 2018, over 2 billion consumers will be using cloud storage. In the business world, over $30 billion will be spent on cloud computing globally by the end of 2015. The industry is exploding …