As the cloud becomes increasingly integral to modern businesses, cloud data protection (CDP) gains importance. From safeguarding against data loss due to accidental deletion or system failures to protecting against cyber threats like ransomware, CDP is the foundation of a resilient cloud strategy. The cloud brings its own set of challenges, from the dynamic nature of containerized workloads to the complexity of multi-cloud environments.

With businesses increasingly relying on digital systems, the combination of governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) has become essential for an effective cybersecurity strategy. This framework helps organizations manage cyber risks, comply with regulations, and protect sensitive data.

OpenShift, Red Hat’s enterprise-grade Kubernetes platform, has become the cornerstone for organizations embracing containerization. Its ability to streamline application development, deployment, and scaling across hybrid and multi-cloud environments is undeniable. However, successful OpenShift deployment is far from a walk in the park. The intricacies of container orchestration, data management, and maintaining high availability can quickly overwhelm even experienced IT teams.

Ransomware isn’t just a threat—it’s a harsh reality facing IT professionals in many industries. And while Kubernetes and OpenShift are powerful platforms for modern infrastructure, they introduce unique complexities that cybercriminals can exploit. The fallout from a successful attack is well documented: significant financial loss, operational downtime, and potential damage to your organization’s reputation.

In cloud computing, two platforms stand out: OpenStack and Kubernetes. OpenStack, an infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) platform, enables the creation and management of virtualized data centers that cater to diverse workloads. Kubernetes, a container orchestration platform, excels at managing large-scale, distributed applications, facilitating rapid deployment and scaling. The OpenStack vs.

Modern businesses operate in a data-centric world, where every byte of information holds the potential to drive growth, innovation, and competitive advantage. But as our reliance on data deepens, so does our vulnerability. Cyberthreats are evolving at an alarming pace, natural disasters loom as ever-present risks, and the complexities of modern IT environments—from huge cloud infrastructures to containerized applications—demand a new approach to data protection.

The 2024 Red Hat Summit in Denver was a whirlwind of innovation, collaboration, and networking. The show kicked off with a great turnout for the Community and Red Hat OpenShift Days. The focus here was on Case Studies from and by End Users with production deployments of OpenShift sharing their use cases, insights into their workloads and lessons learned along the way.

Believing that your organization is immune to ransomware is wishful thinking at best. Despite advancements in enterprise cybersecurity, the reality is that breaches are not a matter of if but when. Even the most sophisticated preventative measures can be circumvented by determined and resourceful cybercriminals, whose methods are constantly evolving. The fallout from a successful ransomware attack can be catastrophic.

The distributed and complex nature of Kubernetes applications empowers agility and scalability but also presents unique challenges when it comes to disaster recovery (DR). Handling the interplay of containers, microservices, and persistent volumes requires a robust and well-tested DR plan to ensure business continuity in the face of unexpected disruptions. A poorly tested or inadequate disaster recovery testing strategy can lead to prolonged downtime, data loss, and significant financial setbacks.

Ransomware, human errors, and disasters are constant threats to your business’s most valuable asset –its data. Traditional backups, while essential, aren’t always enough since ransomware can still infiltrate them. That’s where immutable backups emerge as a crucial layer of protection. They ensure that even if the worst happens, your critical information remains untouched and recoverable.