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Is your SQL Server protected from ransomware? Protecting your data, your company, and your company’s reputation from ransomware requires layers of security and protection. And protecting your SQL Server is one element of the multi-layered approach. Here are 6 things that will help: 1) Regularly update SQL Server and the Operating System 2) Implement robust authentication and access controls 3) Implement network segmentation 4) Reduce SQL Server components 5) Use a secure backup strategy 6) Educate employees on security best practices

Is your SQL Server protected from ransomware? Protecting your data, your company, and your company’s reputation from ransomware requires layers of security and protection. And protecting your SQL Server is one element of the multi-layered approach. Here are 6 things that will help: 1) Regularly update SQL Server and the Operating System 2) Implement robust authentication and access controls 3) Implement network segmentation 4) Reduce SQL Server components 5) Use a secure backup strategy 6) Educate employees on security best practices

Security Alert: Critical Update for Veeam Users If you are using Veeam’s Backup & Replication software, it's time to act! A critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-12356) has been identified, potentially allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access to your backup server. Veeam has released security patches to fix this issue, and it's crucial to update your software immediately to prevent exploitation. Action to be taken:- - Update to the latest version of Veeam Backup & Replication. - Ensure all security patches are applied promptly to protect your data and infrastructure. Cyberattacks targeting backup solutions are on the rise. Don’t wait until it's too late – secure your systems now! #CyberSecurity #DataProtection #BackupSecurity #Vulnerability #Veeam #SecurityUpdates #PatchNow #CyberAwareness #itsecurity #backup

Hey #SQLServer DBA's, are you feeling confident about how secure your databases are? Well, we at Straight Path IT Solutions made a FREE tool to check for 30+ common vulnerabilities, with recommendations for resolving them. We made this tool after seeing the rapid proliferation of ransomware and other attacks against our clients and others. While we offer a through security review to our customers, we wanted to put something out there to help protect the 99%+ of folks who aren't our clients. We hope it can help you make your SQL Server instances more secure! Learn more about sp_CheckSecurity at the link in the comments!

As the value of your backups continues to grow, so does the number of bad actors coming after them. According to findings in the Veeam Software Insights Ransomware Trends Report 2024, backup repositories are targeted in 96% of attacks with bad actors successfully affecting the backup repositories in 76% of cases. Have concerns about security posture of your backup repositories? Get in touch with Global Storage today.

It doesn’t matter how good your #cybersecurity strategy and tools are, if you don’t have a backup and recovery plan implemented, your business is at risk of a fatal event. This guide https://bit.ly/3RDkI9Z can help you prepare, with advice on how to: ❔ Evaluate business-critical data, systems, and applications 📅 Create a schedule of deliverables 💡 Test the effectiveness of your plan 🔁 Manage and maintain to stay up to date 🏃♂️ Activate when necessary #backup #disasterrecovery

It doesn’t matter how good your #cybersecurity strategy and tools are, if you don’t have a backup and recovery plan implemented, your business is at risk of a fatal event. This guide https://bit.ly/3RDkI9Z can help you prepare, with advice on how to: ❔ Evaluate business-critical data, systems, and applications 📅 Create a schedule of deliverables 💡 Test the effectiveness of your plan 🔁 Manage and maintain to stay up to date 🏃♂️ Activate when necessary #backup #disasterrecovery

Veeam Addresses Critical Vulnerability (KB4649) in Backup & Replication Recently, a critical vulnerability in Veeam Backup & Replication (VBR) software was added to CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, highlighting the urgency of patching to prevent potential exploitation in ransomware attacks. Immediate Action for VBR Users: This vulnerability affects specific VBR versions and, if unpatched, could allow unauthorized access to sensitive data. Veeam has issued patches, detailed in KB4649, which all VBR users are strongly advised to apply immediately to ensure security resilience.

New ransomware group exploiting Veeam vulnerabilities! This latest threat underscores the importance of robust cybersecurity measures. What are your thoughts on how organizations can better protect themselves against such sophisticated attacks? Let’s discuss! 💬 #CyberSecurity #Ransomware #Veeam”

It doesn’t matter how good your #cybersecurity strategy and tools are, if you don’t have a backup and recovery plan implemented, your business is at risk of a fatal event. This guide https://bit.ly/3RDkI9Z can help you prepare, with advice on how to: ❔ Evaluate business-critical data, systems, and applications 📅 Create a schedule of deliverables 💡 Test the effectiveness of your plan 🔁 Manage and maintain to stay up to date 🏃♂️ Activate when necessary #backup #disasterrecovery