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How to Sell Disaster Recovery to Senior Management
Are you having trouble selling DR to Senior Management? This white paper gives you strategies for getting on the same page as senior management in implementing a DRaaS solution.
Are you having trouble selling DR to Senior Management? One reason relates to common attitudes towards risk. While people are risk averse and willing to pay to mitigate risk, they do so only when their own money is at stake. When company money is on the line, they’re far more willing to take risks. As a Senior Analyst at Forrester Research has said, “Organizations are willing to accept far more risk than I would have ever thought possible.”

Another reason for this challenge is that organizations, like yours, believe that they have a comprehensive DR program, when, in fact, their program is incomplete. Organizations often implement backup/recovery hardware and software, but fail to consider the processes necessary to implement a full solution.

This white paper gives you strategies for getting on the same page as senior management regarding DR. These strategies include:
•    Striking the use of the term “disaster” from your vocabulary making sure management understands the ROI of IT Recovery
•    Speaking about DR the right way—in terms of risk mitigation
•    Pointing management towards a specific solution.

2022 US Password Practices Report
To raise awareness about the scale of the problem of weak passwords, Keeper Security, the leading provider of zero-trust and zero-knowledge cybersecurity software, is sharing findings about Americans’ password habits and practices. By raising awareness of the personal finances and data put at risk every day by weak, duplicate, and shared passwords, we hope to reduce the risk of cybercrime and promote better password practices among Americans.

Online passwords are used for many critical aspects of our lives. They are needed when we communicate, work, transact and travel. We use them to access our most sensitive data, from banking to health records. Digital passwords are the keys to our lives. Yet we are surprisingly negligent about password protection, from our choice of passwords to the means we use to remember them, and troublingly, our willingness to share sensitive passwords with others.
Keeper Security’s survey of 4,000+ respondents in the US and UK unearthed negligent attitudes toward password protection, in which passwords are being shared with spouses, written down on bits of paper, changed too often, and forgotten over 50 times per year! The result: nearly half of our 2,000 US survey respondents had been hacked at least once, with an average of $378 stolen per cyberattack. The consequences of poor password protection can be disastrous in an era of growing online crime and identity theft. A hacked password can result in ransacked bank accounts, obliterated credit ratings, damaged personal lives and severed business relationships.

Our findings show a troubling disconnect between the value people attach to their passwords and the means they use to protect them. In the US, people would rather see a dentist than lose their passwords, yet safe selection, storage, and management of passwords were found to be severely lacking in this study.

It is of great concern to see passwords being shared and duplicated across multiple platforms. It’s equally concerning to see the use of overly simple passwords, relying on publicly-available data, such as names and birthdays. This will remain an acute challenge as we continue to use a range of devices and platforms to access the internet. The impact of poor password protection was evidenced by the number of people in the survey reporting they’ve personally fallen victim to a cyberattack, resulting in financial loss and compromised social media profiles.

A Step-By-Step VMware Migration Process
This comprehensive guide outlines a structured process for transitioning from VMware to VergeOS. It covers evaluating alternatives, planning the migration, execution, and post-migration optimization. Learn how to achieve cost savings, extend hardware life, and improve ransomware resiliency without disrupting operations. Download now to access detailed migration plans and a thorough VMware exit checklist. Get the insights you need for a smooth and efficient virtualization transition.

Discover the Essential Guide to VMware Migration

Transitioning from VMware to VergeOS requires careful planning to minimize disruption. Our guide provides a structured process for a smooth migration:

Key Sections of the Guide

1. Evaluation of Alternatives
   - Research and Trial: Identify and test virtualization solutions for performance, compatibility, features, and support.
   - Cost-Benefit Analysis: Compare costs and calculate ROI to evaluate benefits over VMware.

2. Planning the Migration
   - Detailed Plan: Outline timelines, resource allocation, and risk management.
   - Infrastructure Preparation: Ensure hardware and network compatibility

3. Execution and Post-Migration
   - Pilot Migration: Start with non-critical systems to test the process.
   - Full-Scale Migration: Schedule during low-usage periods, back up data, and execute the migration.
   - Post-Migration Testing: Verify functional and performance standards in the new environment.

4. Phased Migration Process
- Backup/DR: Use VergeOS for cost-effective backup and disaster recovery of the VMware environment.
- NAS Replacement: Replace Network Attached Storage with VergeOS.
- Testing: Test workloads for compatibility and performance.
- Conversion: Incrementally convert virtual machines, starting with low-priority workloads.

Download the full guide now to optimize your virtualization strategy.

Endpoint TCO utilizing IGEL OS for Windows 11 Migrations
This document aims to help customers understand the full spectrum of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) savings possible when adopting IGEL as their endpoint solution.
Adopting IGEL as an endpoint solution can lead to substantial TCO savings across multiple categories. These savings are driven by reduced risk, enhanced sustainability, software and hardware cost reductions, and lower labor expenses. By understanding and calculating these factors, organizations can make an informed decision that not only optimizes their financial investment but also supports their organization’s security and sustainability goals.
Zero Trust and Enterprise Data Backup
Cyberattacks and ransomware target backup data in 93% of incidents, while existing Zero Trust frameworks often overlook backup and recovery security. Zero Trust Data Resilience (ZTDR), developed by Numberline Security and Veeam, extends Zero Trust principles to data backup. The ZTDR framework includes segmentation, multiple data resilience zones, and immutable backup storage. This white paper offers practical steps for implementing ZTDR, which improves data protection, reduces security risk

Cyberattacks and ransomware target backup data in 93% of incidents. Despite being primary targets for ransomware and data exfiltration, existing Zero Trust frameworks often overlook the security of data backup and recovery systems.
 
Zero Trust Data Resilience (ZTDR) is an innovative model that extends Zero Trust principles to data backup and recovery. Developed through a collaboration between Numberline Security and Veeam, ZTDR builds on the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's (CISA) Zero Trust Maturity Model (ZTMM).  
 
This framework provides a practical guide for IT and security teams to improve data protection, reduce security risk, and enhance an organization's cyber resilience.
 
The primary principles of ZTDR include:

  • Segmentation — Separation of Backup Software and Backup Storage to enforce least-privilege access, as well as to minimize the attack surface and blast radius.
  • Multiple data resilience zones or security domains to comply with the 3-2-1 Backup Rule and to ensure multi-layered security.
  • Immutable Backup Storage to protect backup data from modifications and deletions. Zero Access to Root and OS, protecting against external attackers and compromised administrators, is a must-have as part of true immutability. 

The white paper "Zero Trust and Enterprise Data Backup" details these principles and offers practical steps for implementation. 
 
What You'll Learn:

  • Security Enhancement: Core Zero Trust principles applied to data backup.
  • Implementation: Best practices for infrastructure segmentation and resilience zones.
  • Applications: Case studies on mitigating ransomware and cyber threats. 

Download the white paper and start your journey towards Zero Trust Data Resilience.

HYCU for Microsoft Entra ID: Safeguarding Your Identity and Access Management
HYCU offers robust data protection for Microsoft Entra ID, enhancing security for identity and access management. Key features highlighted in the 3-minute demo include enhanced data protection, streamlined management, and compliance assurance tools. The demo provides valuable insights for both new and existing HYCU users to optimize their data protection strategy and elevate their security posture.

Your organization's identity and access management systems hold the keys to your IT landscape, so protecting them is crucial to maintaining operational security and data integrity.

Manual backups and outdated scripts are slow and expensive. You need a solution that automates your backups and helps you recover data within minutes. HYCU offers robust data protection for Microsoft Entra ID, enhancing security for identity and access management.

Key Highlights of the 3-Minute Demo:

  • One-click restore of critical configurations: Whether accidentally deleted or breached, you’ll se how you can restore your entire Microsoft Entra ID tenant or single users, groups, roles, custom domains, app registrations, and more.
  • Safe, ransomware-proof copies. Learn how to store off-site copies in safe, immutable public cloud storage targets owned by you and only accessible to you – no one else.
  • Autopilot backups with ‘backup assurance’. Find out how to assign flexible ‘set and forget’ backup policies that run 24/7 with logging and notifications. Save time, resources, and risk by avoiding manual or scripted exports.

Watch this quick demo and take the first step towards a more secure, streamlined identity management solution.

Digital Resilience - Elevating Your Data Protection with Nutanix and HYCU
In this insightful fireside chat on digital resilience and elevating data protection best practices industry experts Dan Angst, Mark Nijmeijer, and Harmail Singh Chatha share key strategies to strengthen your data protection and recovery efforts. Learn how to boost your organization’s resilience, leverage cutting-edge tools, and ensure your business is prepared for any data challenges that come your way.

In today's evolving threat landscape, organizations face significant challenges in securing their data and maintaining business continuity. Ransomware attacks in particular, pose a major risk that requires a robust, comprehensive defense strategy.

In this webinar, experts from HYCU, Nutanix, and Nutanix IT discuss best practices and solutions for achieving resilience, security, and recoverability. Learn how to boost your organization’s resilience, leverage cutting-edge tools, and ensure your business is prepared for any data challenges that come your way.

Attendees will come away with a playbook for building a tested business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) plan.

Key topics include:

  • Implementing the NIST Cybersecurity Framework for a robust Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) plan.
  • Utilizing a multi-layered strategy to guarantee prompt recovery.
  • Actionable best practices and insights from the Nutanix IT team.
  • The importance of testing your recovery readiness to maintain business continuity.
Infographic: IGEL Preventative Security Model
Learn why the Preventative Security Model™ is at the center of your IT strategy for Now & Next
IGEL Preventative Security Model™ delivers a holistic solution for a secure digital workspace in unison with leading partner technologies. This infographic demonstrates how with IGEL OS at its core, the Preventative Security Model removes the endpoint vulnerabilities that are frequently exploited by bad actors, dramatically reducing the risk of cyberattacks and consequent disruption to business operations.
The Hidden Dangers of Legacy PAM
Legacy Privileged Access Management (PAM) systems have become dangerous liabilities in today’s modern cloud-native world. James Scobey, CISO at Keeper Security dives into why your legacy PAM solution isn’t just ineffective — it’s actively putting your organization at risk.
As a former federal CISO who has spent decades designing and securing enterprise infrastructure, James Scobey has grown increasingly concerned as organizations continue to rely on legacy Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions designed for a different era.

These systems, once the gold standard in security, have become dangerous liabilities in today’s modern cloud-native world. James dives into why your legacy PAM solution isn’t just ineffective — it’s actively putting your organization at risk.
Minimize the Risk of Ransomware Attacks
Even with 100 security tools, hidden data corruption and cyber threats can slip through, leaving organizations exposed. This paper highlights how CyberSense provides deep forensic insights to detect attacks, speed recovery, and minimize data loss. Download now to learn how to strengthen your cyber resilience.

This detailed overview of CyberSense underscores the importance of adopting advanced detection technologies to stay ahead of cybercriminals and maintain operational integrity.

Security tools are necessary but often inadequate in detecting the latest ransomware variants, emphasizing the need for innovative ransomware detection strategies. CyberSense inspects data integrity at the content level, providing forensic insights and supporting rapid recovery and detects even the most sophisticated of ransomware variants. CyberSense targets ransomware behavior with deadly accuracy and reduces false positives and ensures both data and database integrity. CyberSense leverages over 200 analytics and machine learning to identify subtle anomalies and patterns of corruption. CyberSense integrates with existing data protection and security workflows, enhancing threat detection and response.

4 Main Benefits of a Thin Client
A Thin Client is a compact, secure desktop computer running a Thin Client OS. It stores no sensitive data locally; instead, all data and applications reside in an on-premises or cloud-based data center. Compared to traditional PCs, Thin Clients are smaller, quieter, more energy-efficient, and cost-effective. They also reduce IT overhead for maintenance. Discover the benefits of Thin Clients for businesses of all size.

A Thin Client is a compact, secure desktop computer that operates using a Thin Client Operating System. Unlike traditional PCs, Thin Clients do not store sensitive data or applications locally. Instead, all data and applications are securely hosted in an on-premises or cloud-based data center, seamlessly integrating with your Windows or SaaS environment. This architecture enhances security by minimizing the risk of data breaches, theft, or unauthorized access.

One of the key advantages of Thin Clients is their efficiency. Compared to conventional desktop PCs, Thin Clients are significantly smaller, consume less power, and generate minimal noise. Their streamlined design not only reduces the physical footprint in the workspace but also lowers energy costs, making them an environmentally friendly alternative. Additionally, Thin Clients require less maintenance and fewer hardware upgrades, translating to long-term cost savings for organizations.

Thin Clients also simplify IT management. With centralized control, IT teams can efficiently monitor, update, and troubleshoot devices across multiple locations without the need for on-site maintenance. This reduces IT overhead, allowing staff to focus on strategic initiatives rather than time-consuming hardware support.

So why choose a Thin Client? With enhanced security, reduced costs, simplified IT management, and greater efficiency, Thin Clients are an intelligent choice for organizations looking to modernize their infrastructure while improving productivity and security.

Integrate Observability and Security to Mitigate Risk
Gartner Report: I&O leaders can use this research to integrate application security capabilities with observability tools, avoid unnecessary risks and mitigate the impact of successful attacks.
Gartner Report:  I&O leaders can use this research to integrate application security capabilities with observability tools, avoid unnecessary risks and mitigate the impact of successful attacks.
Leverage Network Digital Twins to Increase Agility and Lower Risk
Read this report to learn: Enterprise network teams struggle to keep up with the testing required for each network software release and the systemwide effects of configuration changes. I&O leaders can reduce risk and chaos by using network digital twins and automating the testing of configurations, policies and equipment.
Read this report to learn: Enterprise network teams struggle to keep up with the testing required for each network software release and the systemwide effects of configuration changes. I&O leaders can reduce risk and chaos by using network digital twins and automating the testing of configurations, policies and equipment.
Demo of Forward Networks
This technical demo showcases the 13 most popular use cases for Forward Enterprise—the industry’s only true network digital twin. From identifying configuration drift and verifying security policies to modeling complex multivendor environments and ensuring change assurance, this session reveals how Forward gives NetOps and SecOps teams the visibility and control they need to reduce risk, improve compliance, and prevent outages across hybrid multi-cloud networks.
Explore the power of Forward Enterprise's network digital twin platform in this comprehensive session led by Mike Lossmann, our resident demo expert. This in-depth overview highlights 13 critical use cases that demonstrate how digital twin technology revolutionizes network operations and management.

Key Use Cases Covered:
1. Change Control
2. Network Compliance and Audits
3. Inventory Management
4. Workflow Automation
5. Incident Response
6. Vulnerability Management
7. Zero Trust Verification
8. Continuous Cloud Security Audit
9. Cloud Service Assurance
10. End-to-End Hybrid Multi-Cloud Visibility
11. Path Verification Analysis
12. Outage Prevention
13. Troubleshooting

Learn how Forward Enterprise enables organizations to optimize network performance, ensure security compliance, and achieve unmatched visibility across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Discover how a digital twin can drive proactive incident resolution, zero-trust strategies, and automated workflows to reduce risks and streamline operations.
Top 5 ways a digital twin can supercharge security
Security teams need better context to manage risk in complex hybrid networks. This session shows how a network digital twin delivers real-time visibility to prioritize vulnerabilities, validate Zero Trust policies, detect misconfigurations, and visualize blast radius. Forward Networks' Mike Lossmann demonstrates how the network digital twin "supercharges" SecOps without agents or disruption—ideal for security engineers and analysts modernizing their workflows.
Security teams are under pressure to manage risk, validate Zero Trust policies, and respond to threats in increasingly complex hybrid networks. Traditional tools offer limited context—and that’s where a network digital twin changes the game.

In this session, Forward Networks Technical Evangelist Mike Lossmann will demonstrate how a mathematically-accurate digital replica of your network can deliver the visibility and context SecOps teams need to:

Prioritize vulnerabilities based on real exposure paths

Instantly visualize blast radius and attacker reachability

Continuously validate firewall, segmentation, and Zero Trust policies

Detect and investigate misconfigurations before they cause damage

Ensure cloud security matches on-prem standards

You'll see real examples of how network digital twin technology eliminates blind spots, accelerates incident response, and strengthens your security posture—without deploying agents or disrupting operations.

Ideal for: Security operations engineers, threat response analysts, and network security leads looking to modernize their workflows.