October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a global initiative that raises awareness about online safety and helps businesses protect themselves from cybercrime. Small and mid-sized companies should take note, because cybercriminals often see them as easier targets. In fact, the U.S. Small Business Administration reports that 43% of cyberattacks are aimed at small businesses, yet only…

Imagine being the IT lead at a 300 person company when Monday morning hits. A ransom note flashes on your screen. Files are encrypted, and attackers demand nearly half a million dollars. Your first reaction is worry, which is normal. Then you remember the data that framed this moment. In Q2 2025, the average ransom…

A Midnight Breach in the ER: A Healthcare Ransomware Nightmare It’s 2:00 AM on a Wednesday at a regional hospital. Nurses at the ICU station suddenly find their screens frozen. A red ransom note flickers on the electronic health record system, demanding payment in cryptocurrency. Within minutes, patient histories, lab results, and even the pharmacy…

When a school district cancels classes because systems are encrypted, the impact is personal. Students miss instruction. Families scramble. Staff lose time and momentum. For IT leaders across education, local government, healthcare, and the private sector, the lesson is clear. Recovery speed depends on preparation. A reliable plan protects people and keeps essential services available…

Business continuity used to be a quarterly tabletop exercise. Today it is a daily requirement. Ransomware remains disruptive and costly, recovery timelines are getting longer, and the true impact of downtime reaches far beyond lost revenue. Recent research shows the average global cost of a data breach rose to 4.88 million dollars in 2024, driven…

In today’s digital world, safeguarding company data is mission critical. The risk of losing sensitive information, whether from cyberattacks, accidents, or system failures, has never been higher. Studies show that 85% of organizations experienced at least one data loss incident in the past year. For some, the consequences are devastating: 93% of companies that suffer…

New at CyberFortress: Backup Recovery as a Service, or BRaaS, is our latest offering that turns your existing Veeam backups into a ready path back to normal operations. When something goes wrong, your team needs a recovery plan that works the same way every time. BRaaS is designed for IT leaders who want reliable outcomes,…

In today’s threat-filled digital landscape, protecting corporate data is not just a technical concern; it is mission critical. Cyberattacks, ransomware, hardware failures, and simple human error can all put your business’s lifeblood (its data) at risk. Studies have found that 60% of small companies go out of business within six months of falling victim to…

A recent ransomware attack on the state of Nevada disrupted government systems and public services statewide. Incidents like this remind every organization that resilience is not optional. In this advisory, we outline what happened in Nevada, the impact on critical services, and the broader implications for security leaders. We then explain how Backup as a…

When people rely on your systems, recovery has to be certain. Effective data recovery services provide evidence before an incident happens. You should see scheduled test restores, recovery time that matches your goals, and a playbook that holds up under pressure. Veeam gives you the technology foundation for speed and verification. CyberFortress adds guided execution,…

Evolving Ransomware Tactics and Backup Failure Points Modern ransomware attacks are adept at not only encrypting primary data, but also seeking out and destroying backups. Attackers know that if they can eliminate recovery points, an organization is more likely to pay the ransom. Studies confirm this trend: in one survey, nearly 99 percent of recent…

Imagine your business coming to a standstill because of an unexpected outage: employees are unable to work, customers are locked out, and transactions halt. As an IT decision-maker, you know how high the stakes are. Unplanned downtime is more common (and costly) than many realize. In fact, 76% of companies experienced downtime in 2022. For…

Critical databases, such as case management systems, student record databases, and other vital data stores, need special care to ensure you can quickly bounce back from any failure or data loss. Even a minimal amount of data loss or downtime can result in significant business impact. Below are key best practices for protecting these databases….

Imagine this scenario: It’s 2 A.M. and a critical server just went down. Your phone is buzzing, and as the IT administrator on call, you know every minute counts. Each minute of downtime means lost productivity, revenue, and upset customers. In fact, studies have found the average cost of IT downtime exceeds $1,400 per minute….