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ransomwareWhat Is Backup Security? Definition, Eight Controls and a Self-Check
Backup security protects backup systems and copies from ransomware, deletion and unauthorised change, and proves restores work. Eight controls for Veeam, each with the pitfall that breaks it and a check.
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backup-strategyRTO vs RPO: Definitions, a Worked Example and Veeam v13 Mapping
RTO is how long you can be down; RPO is how much data you can lose. NIST definitions, a worked example, Veeam v13 mapping and why ransomware breaks both.
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veeamS3-Compatible Storage for Veeam Immutability: Provider Matrix
Compare six storage options against Veeam 13 immutability requirements, with tested builds and read-only checks for Object Lock, versioning and retention.
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veeamHow to Prove Your Immutable Backups Are Actually Immutable
Verify Veeam immutability with read-only storage checks, isolated enforcement tests, IAM review and a reproducible evidence pack. A refused delete alone is not proof.
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strategyThe 3-2-1-1-0 rule, explained
The classic 3-2-1 rule grew two digits for a reason. Here is what the extra 1 and 0 buy you.
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backup-strategyThe Fibonacci Rule of Backup Security: Extending 3-2-1-1-0 for Modern Backup Security
Why 3-2-1-1-0 remains a strong operational baseline, and why modern backup security needs an architectural layer around it.
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ransomwareThe 31-Second Attacker: What the First Autonomous Ransomware Attack Means for Recovery
Sysdig assesses JADEPUFFER as the first documented case of agentic ransomware: an LLM agent ran an extortion chain end to end and, in one sequence, went from a failed login to a working fix in 31 seconds. What that compression means for backup architecture.
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ransomwareBuilding ransomware-resilient backups
Immutability, isolation, and tested recovery are the three pillars that keep backups useful when ransomware hits.
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ransomwareThree Years, One Root Cause: What Vulnerability Exploitation's Run Means for Ransomware Recovery
Exploited vulnerabilities topped Sophos's ransomware root-cause list three years running (32% in 2025), then fell to 18% in 2026. Why prevention can't close the gap, and what does.
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ransomwareThe 2.7 Problem: Why Ransomware Victims Typically Face More Than One Weakness
Victims in Sophos's 2025 ransomware survey named 2.7 contributing factors on average. Why single-control defense falls short and backup is the compensating control.
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ransomwareWhat Sophos Got Right About Ransomware in 2025, and the Backup Question Nobody Is Asking
In Sophos's 2025 enterprise ransomware data, the share of victims that restored encrypted data from backups fell from 73% to 53%, a four-year low. Why backup confidence is now the metric that matters.
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