data protection
7 articles tagged "data protection" — strategic IT insights for North Carolina businesses.
The Preferred Data team writes for North Carolina small businesses, manufacturers, and defense contractors from our base in High Point, NC. Below is every post on data protection. Need help applying any of this to your own environment? Talk to PDC at (336) 886-3282.
Metabase Zero-Day Exposes Your Databases: NC SMB 2026
A Metabase zero-day (CVSS 10.0) let attackers steal every connected database credential in August 2026. Why your BI dashboard is a target. (336) 886-3282.
Hurricane Season 2026: NC Business Continuity Plan
NOAA predicts a below-normal 2026 hurricane season, but Helene proved one storm can ruin an NC business. Get tested backups and DR. Call (336) 886-3282.
Backups Alone Won't Save You: NC Small Business 2026
In 2026, 96% of ransomware steals data before encrypting. Why NC small businesses need recovery plans that address theft, not just restore. (336) 886-3282.
29% of Breaches Start With a Vendor: NC SMB 2026 Guide
Third-party data breaches drive 29% of incidents and increasingly hit small businesses through their vendors. NC SMB supply chain defense guide 2026.
Google API Keys Now Expose Gemini AI Data: What North Carolina Businesses Need to Know
A newly disclosed vulnerability allows previously harmless Google API keys to authenticate to Gemini AI and access private business data. Learn the risk, who is affected, and how to protect your NC or…
Post-Quantum Cryptography: Why North Carolina Businesses Should Start Preparing Now
Quantum computing threatens to break today's encryption within a decade. Attackers are already harvesting encrypted data for future decryption. Learn the practical 4-phase PQC preparation roadmap for …
Ransomware Payments Drop to 28% Record Low Even as Attacks Surge 50%: What NC Businesses Must Know
New Chainalysis data shows ransomware payment rates hit an all-time low of 28%, but attacks surged 50% year-over-year with $820M+ in payments. Learn what separates businesses that recover without payi…