Defending universities against ransomware with cloud backups

As the back-to-school season rapidly approaches, prepping for cybersecurity threats and particularly ransomware should be at the top of the to-do list for any university IT departments. According to recent research, from 2019 to 2020 the number of ransomware attacks US universities faced increased by 100 percent, with average losses per attack standing at over $450K. ”Aggressive and urgent” action …

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These are the industries most likely to be hit with ransomware

Companies in the Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) industries are more than twice as likely to suffer from a ransomware attack, compared to companies in other industries, a new report from cloud security firm Egnyte suggests. Analyzing numerous reported incidents, Egnyte found that almost a third (31 percent) of victims are attacked at least twice every 16 months. A “small …

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Data center market is on the up and up

The European data center market is growing rapidly as companies expand their reliance on cloud computing. According to a new report from data center analysis firm Data Centre Pricing, there are currently more than six million square meters of equipped data center space, as well as more than 9 gigawatts of power, across 15 major European countries. While the four …

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More and more companies are increasing their zero trust security budgets

Zero trust, a cybersecurity model whereby no devices are trusted on the network by default, is taking the world by storm. According to a new report from identity management firm Okta, zero trust has increased in priority for more than three-quarters (78 percent) of businesses. Today, almost all companies (90 percent) are working on a zero trust initiative, up from …

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Google says it has created a “time crystal” in a quantum computer

In a new research paper, that might prove to be a shot in the arm for Quantum computing, scientists from Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) along with several others from around the world, have used Google Quantum AI hardware to reportedly create the world’s first time crystal. Described by the scientists as a new form of quantum matter, time …

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B2B technology marketing: are you ready for 5G?

Despite the fact that 5G accounted for just 5 percent of worldwide mobile subscriptions by the end of 2020, according to GlobalData research, Ericsson’s 2021 Mobility Report suggests that if uptake continues at the current rate, it is still on track to be the world’s fasted adopted network technology. In fact, it predicts that 5G coverage will reach around 60 …

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5G market set for massive growth

Global revenue coming in from 5G network infrastructure is expected to grow 39 percent year-on-year, according to fresh figures from analyst firm Gartner. That would put the revenue at $19.1 billion for the year, up from $13.7 billion last year Gartner’s latest report on the mobile connectivity technology says communications service providers (CSP) in mature markets have sped up their …

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Vivint Review | ITProPortal

Vivint Smart Home Security deals With Internet of Things (IoT) devices growing in prevalence, many industries are adopting the technology to provide better services to customers. This includes the security sector, and in our Vivint review, we take a look at one the best security systems for business available.  With a focus on smart security devices, Vivint’s security systems include …

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ADT Review | ITProPortal

Finding the best security systems for business can be a minefield. You want to keep your premises safe, yet a one-size-fits-all plan may not work for you if you have specialist security needs and integration with existing systems to consider. ADT provides bespoke solutions for many different businesses, from small retailers through to large pharmaceutical companies. In this ADT review, …

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Verisure review | ITProPortal

The challenge of finding the best security systems for business lies in searching for one that can keep your premises safe and secure without breaking the bank. Verisure, a Europe-based security provider offering an extensive range of anti-theft and accident-protection solutions, stands as a strong contender among the popular security providers on the market. In this Verisure review, we look …

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