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sensitive information. By encrypting data at rest and in transit businesses can prevent data breaches and cyberattacks, safeguard their intellectual property and maintain trust with customers and stakeholders. Ultimately, encryption enhances data security, privacy and regulatory compliance. For when disaster strikes – backup We would always advise businesses to have a backup and disaster recovery plan in place in case the worst should happen. With the cost of downtime estimated to be about £5,000 per minute, the speed at which a company can get back on its feet in the event of a breach is critical. Backup and disaster recovery solutions help businesses ensure that their critical data remains accessible and intact in the event of unexpected disruptions. These solutions also play a pivotal role in maintaining business continuity and minimising data loss from cyberattacks, hardware failures, natural disasters or human errors. By incorporating backup solutions into the security stack, companies can ensure the availability, integrity and confidentiality of their data, mitigating risks and increasing resilience in the face of unforeseen events. Tape storage Tape storage is going through a bit of a renaissance. It’s often considered an ‘old fashioned’ type of storage, and some even say it’s dead. But the truth is, the amount of data being stored on tape is growing, with
152.9 exabytes worth of tape shipping in the last year. At Titan, we’ve always been a champion of tape storage, and partners and end users are really embracing the benefits it provides. When it comes to secure data storage, it really is an indispensable option. Some of the key functions already mentioned include air gapping and encryption come as standard in tape solutions, making it a brilliant choice for securing data. For those ‘data-savvy’ businesses that are storing all their historical data, tape storage is a great option for cold storage. As artificial intelligence (AI) and large language model initiatives accelerate within businesses, the more data a company must input, the better the data it churns out will be. The cost-per- gigabyte of tape storage remains low, and its high capacity meets the needs of large-scale data storage. Conclusion Data is only continuing to grow and at speed. Technology advances like AI are only exacerbating this growth. Data now plays a pivotal role within any business, and its protection is a necessity for all. Suffering a data breach may not only result in hefty monetary fines but could irreparably damage a business’ reputation and lead to its demise, something we’ve seen in the past. With attacks like ransomware affecting about 85% of businesses last year, Titan can help customers store, manage and protect their data from attack.
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Suffering a data breach may not only result in hefty monetary fines but could irreparably damage a business’ reputation and lead to its demise, something we’ve seen in the past.
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