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]]>The COVID-19 pandemic has led governments to declare lockdowns and encourage social distancing. As a result, workers have adapted to completing office tasks from home. Home networks and devices don’t possess the same level of cybersecurity as office networks.
Hence, cybercriminals have doubled their efforts in a bid to make more money. One of the most used tools by hackers is malware. Malware is short for ‘malicious software’ and can steal or withhold data from a victim’s device.
Trojans are malicious programs that disguise as legitimate programs. It’s the most popular form of malware used because of its deceitful nature. Computer users are more likely to download Trojans onto their systems.
They can be spread through shady websites that allow fake program pop-ups. Your system can also get infected with a Trojan through harmful email attachments.
This form of malicious software is used just for monetary purposes. It holds a victim’s files to ransom, preventing the user from accessing documents on the device. Ransomware hackers typically promise to release the user’s files after payment has been made.
If you earlier neglected to update the software on your computer, do so immediately. Updated software prevents hackers from exploiting security loopholes in a software’s code. Outdated software is the major way hackers sneak ransomware into a system.
The software in this context encompasses your operating system, programs, and program plug-ins. Merely updating your computer programs can lessen your risk of getting hacked by over 60%.
A VPN or Virtual Private Network is a security tech that encrypts the flow of information into and from your device. It is very useful in providing your network with iron-clad security.
Sometimes, you might stroll out of your home and connect to Wi-Fi in a public area. The issue is a hacker might be connected to that same network, monitoring communications and spreading malware. If you’re connected to a VPN, your device would not get infected with that malware. Attempts by the hacker to spy on your communication or activity would also be futile.
Never open email messages from senders you don’t know. These messages can contain links to harmful websites or harmful email attachments. Once a download occurs from either of these two sources, you can get infected with malware.
Before downloading any email attachment, confirm from the sender through a call that it was him or her that sent the file. Safe email practices like this will bump your computer’s cybersecurity forward.
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]]>To help you sort through the bewildering information on Microsoft Office 365 data backup solutions, we have reviewed multiple backup solutions from the industry’s most trusted vendors. Ahead is a roundup of our top picks.
NAKIVO Backup & Replication is an enterprise-grade data protection solution for core Microsoft Office 365 applications. Tight integration with OneDrive for Business, Exchange Online, and upcoming support for SharePoint Online is what sets NAKIVO Backup & Replication apart.
Despite its comprehensive array of features, NAKIVO Backup & Replication is moderately priced, especially the subscription license for Backup for Microsoft Office 365. A 3-year subscription billed per user/month starts at $0.75. However, what makes NAKIVO Backup & Replication our top pick is not its gratifying affordability but rather its versatility.
NAKIVO Backup & Replication is equally efficient at backing up Microsoft Office 365 data as it is at protecting virtual, physical, and cloud environments. Therefore, instead of juggling several backup solutions, you can simply let NAKIVO Backup & Replication protect your production environment. Note, however, that licenses and subscriptions for the expanded backup functionality are purchased separately.
Other standout attributes of the solution are built-in backup to cloud support (Amazon EBS, Amazon S3, Azure, and Wasabi), self-backup, advanced bandwidth throttling, and role-based access control, to name a few. When it comes to usability, NAKIVO Backup & Replication is second to none. It comes as a single software package, which makes the deployment process a breeze. Similarly simple is backup job management facilitated by a serviceable step-by-step wizard. Those in need of technical assistance can receive it via the built-in chat without leaving the application. Finally, the web interface allows for seamless solution management from any location.
With 24/7 customer support, a dazzling set of features, and UI that is as sleek as it is intuitive, NAKIVO Backup & Replication offers, arguably, the easiest way to attain data safety.
Acronis Cyber Backup is a reliable backup solution that supports Exchange Online, OneDrive for Business, SharePoint Online and Microsoft Teams. However, a caveat is in order here. When sold as an on-premises solution, Acronis Cyber Backup offers data protection only for Exchange Online. To back up other Microsoft applications, one has to deploy Acronis Cyber Backup as SaaS. Under this deployment model, the user’s control of data is circumscribed by a service agreement.
Acronis Cyber Backup boasts a wide range of features such as agentless backup, data deduplication, in flight/at rest encryption, and granular restore, to name a few. As much as it has to offer to the user, the core set of Acronis Cyber Backup functionality is still lacking. Prominently absent are built-in cloud integration, advanced bandwidth throttling, role-based access control, BaaS, DRaaS, and global search among others.
Acronis Cyber Backup charges $4.31 per user/month with a 3-year subscription for Microsoft Office 365 data protection. Although the price is not as exorbitant as one commanded by the vendors who didn’t make it on this list, it can be too steep a price for organizations with limited data protection budgets.
Acronis Cyber Backup is a heavy-hitting competitor for the top spot in our ranking. What it lacks in functionality it makes up for in backup speed (when stacked against the competitors we have reviewed, Acronis Cyber Backup only comes second to NAKIVO Backup & Replication). Therefore, if you are in the market for a solid Microsoft Office 365 backup solution with a strong track record, don’t look past Acronis Cyber Backup.
Altaro had emerged as a PC-centric data protection supplier, but it has broadened the scope of its offerings to include Microsoft Office 365 backup. The use of the solution allows backing up Microsoft Office 365 mailboxes as well as OneDrive and SharePoint data. Although there is no full-fledged backup of Microsoft Teams, Altaro can back up files shared over Microsoft Teams chats since they are stored on OneDrive accounts.
When it comes to backup storage, Altaro does not provide a high degree of flexibility. Unlike our top picks, which allow storing backups on-premises, in a hyper-scale public cloud, or with a local service provider, Altaro supports a single backup location – Microsoft Azure. Its users might also miss policy-based data protection, self-backup, job grouping, fully-functional web interface, and other features reserved for more advanced backup solutions.
Minor shortcomings aside, Altaro is every bit as functional as NAKIVO Backup & Replication and Acronis. It shows consistently high backup/restore speeds and a higher than average backup success rate. The solution allows the users to configure both the time and frequency of Microsoft Office 365 backup jobs, thereby granting them a high degree of control over the use of system resources.
Unlike popular Microsoft Office 365 backup alternatives, Altaro cannot be used to backup virtual, physical, and cloud environments. Expanded backup functionality comes with a separately-sold Altaro product. With this in mind, the use of Altaro is best reserved for small businesses, the backup needs of which don’t span beyond the core functionality of the solution.
While in regard to pricing, Altaro is surprisingly tight-lipped. Add to that the curtailed functionality and the lack of storage choices are the reason Altaro earns only a passing score. Nevertheless, the backup solution is robust enough to be unreservedly recommended for small businesses.
So what are you to make of this list? Since your production environment, compliance requirements, and operational needs are unique, you don’t necessarily have to agree with our selection of favorites. Nevertheless, our top picks are a great place to start your journey toward Microsoft Office 365 data safety.
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]]>Businesses need to reevaluate old operating models, research new technologies, and increase the agility required to respond to customers and competitors. Edge computing enhances application performance, derived from reduced data processing latency, but also brings certain challenges to SMBs. The Edge requires connectivity, IT infrastructure, app development, and service management.
This whitepaper presents an overview of edge computing technology and the current hurdles that businesses need to overcome to welcome it. The document aims to provide information on QNAP’s QGD-1600P, an advanced and unique smart PoE edge switch that can drive customer value through an integrated edge ecosystem. Next, it shows how QGD-1600P’s features, capabilities, and versatility are used to develop various business scenarios.
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