Cybersecurity myths, mergers, and data recovery – What you need to know

This #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth, we’re tackling some big topics: common backup myths, the Cohesity-Veritas merger, and how Cohesity’s DataHawk can help protect your business. Whether you’re wondering if your backup strategy is enough, curious about what the merger means for data protection, or looking for faster recovery solutions, this issue has it all.

Are you falling for these cybersecurity myths?

Think your backups have you covered? Think again. Common myths about backup solutions and cybersecurity can leave you exposed. From assuming all backups are the same to believing cloud storage is bulletproof, it's easy to get caught off guard. Regular testing and maintenance are key, and not all solutions are built equally.

Here’s what you should know to avoid costly mistakes:

• Not all backup solutions are the same: Vendors differ widely in speed, reliability, and capabilities.
• Backups don't guarantee disaster recovery: Testing is essential to ensure recovery readiness.
• Cloud backups are not immune: They can still be vulnerable to cyberattacks and misconfigurations.
• Backup solutions require maintenance: Regular testing and monitoring are necessary to ensure backups work.
• Cloud storage is not a backup: Platforms like Google Drive or Dropbox aren’t sufficient for disaster recovery.

Don’t let misinformation leave your organization at risk. Click here to get the facts in our latest blog.

[CRN] Cohesity CEO: Veritas acquisition will combine innovation, scale to build global data security business

Cohesity’s merger with Veritas Technologies LLC is about to shake up the cybersecurity world, blending top-tier innovation with serious scale. By joining forces, we’re set to become a leader in data protection, combining Cohesity’s speed with Veritas’ global reach. As our CEO Sanjay Poonen puts it, "The powerhouse of innovation builds on what Cohesity brings to the picture." With AI-powered tools like DataHawk and Gaia, this new partnership will help businesses tackle advanced cyber threats and strengthen their data security.

Want to learn how this merger could reshape the future of cybersecurity? Click here to read the full article, as reported by Joseph Kovar in CRN .

Explore Cohesity DataHawk: Cybersecurity meets fast recovery

In the latest demo, Shelly Calhoun-Jones gives you a closer look at Cohesity DataHawk and how it changes the game for data protection. DataHawk helps you:

• Protect your critical data with intelligent monitoring and alerts.
• Detect suspicious activities early before they spread.
• Recover from attacks quickly, avoiding downtime and costly ransom demands.

Learn how Cohesity DataHawk can strengthen your cybersecurity defenses.

Upcoming webinars and events

October 22: Ransomware Resilience Workshop: Pittsburgh

October 23: Ransomware Resilience Workshop: Dallas, TX

October 22-24: it-sa 2024 Germany

October 22-24: TechNet Indo-Pacific 2024

October 27-30: DoDIIS: Omaha, NE

November 4-7: Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo, Spain

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Why Cohesity? As a leader in AI-powered data security and management, we make it easy to secure, protect, manage, and get value from data — across the data center, edge, and cloud. We help organizations defend against cybersecurity threats with comprehensive data security and management capabilities, including immutable backup snapshots, AI-based threat detection, monitoring malicious behavior, and rapid recovery at scale.