5 Key Business Data Security Considerations

By Natasha | January 23, 2013 @ 12:14 pm

Business Data Security

In a largely data-centric world, your business data has become a massive commodity that if lost can have serious ramifications on your ability to operate effectively. While the reality of data loss causing complete business shut-downs or even resulting in bankruptcy may be an exaggeration and exacerbated by the multiple knock-on effects of a data loss disaster, it’s vital that companies take data security seriously and employ effective solutions to ensure their protection.

The Role of the CIO in 2013

By Natasha | January 18, 2013 @ 10:20 am

Results of the Latest State of the CIO survey

Many CIOs strive to create an IT group that is the department people call first when a new business idea strikes. Even better: They strive to be there at the idea’s birth. Building such a strategic IT group takes time and tactical smarts–and it’s a journey of increasing importance, according to the 12th annual State of the CIO survey.

2013 IT Security Trends & Predictions

By Natasha | January 11, 2013 @ 10:07 am

Business IT Security Trends for 2013

Technology is constantly developing, meaning that enterprise IT security becomes increasingly complicated and more difficult to centrally control and monitor. Ensuring that all endpoints are protected and employing effective security measures and processes requires innovation and agility, and is more important than ever before.

Cibecs Releases Version 4.6.0 with Windows 8 Support

By Natasha | November 26, 2012 @ 12:00 pm

Data Backup and Recovery Software now supports Windows 8

Data backup and recovery software company Cibecs has released their latest version, ready for Windows 8.  (Contact Cibecs to Upgrade to Version 4.6.0)

Are you prepared for December data loss risks?

By Natasha | November 16, 2012 @ 11:53 am

Addressing the increased data loss risks of the December Holidays.

December has been identified as one of the highest-risk months of the year when it comes to data loss. With the majority of business users utilising laptops as their primary device, and certainly the C-level execs all having a large amount of mobile data – if you don’t currently employ an effective and automated data protection solution your business is at high risk.

State of SA Business Data Protection

By Natasha | November 5, 2012 @ 1:35 pm

Survey Results: Only 26% of South African Companies are Preparing For POPI Bill

Our recent survey of over 300 South African companies revealed that only 26% are actively looking for technologies and adjusting processes to ensure they comply with the Protection of Personal Information Bill, which is expected to be promulgated in 2013.

Data Security, a boardroom issue?

By Brandon | September 19, 2012 @ 3:12 pm

South Africa slow to realize “Data Security is a boardroom issue”

“When it comes to a data breach or loss of some kind it’s not if, but when,” says Ilze Dewing, Business Development Director at Endpoint Data Backup and Recovery solutions specialists, Cibecs.

“Recommendations in South Africa’s King III report, stipulations in our Companies Act and new incoming legislation such as the Protection of Personal Information Bill (PPI) and the Protection of State Information Bill, places responsibility for the security of sensitive data at the feet of an organization’s board. Neglect to do so can, and will, have a negative impact on individual board members and their organizations alike.”

Outlook Email Backup / PST Backup with Cibecs

By Natasha | August 29, 2012 @ 11:03 am

Outlook Email Backup with Cibecs

Cibecs software is built to address business data backup requirements and provides IT with an effective tool for protecting Outlook email from loss and backing up large PSTs. Cibecs is optimised for easy Outlook email backup and PST backup, and makes recovering all emails and PSTs and an entire Outlook profile to a new machine simple. 

Cibecs business backup software: An overview

By Natasha | August 29, 2012 @ 9:44 am

Cibecs Backup Overview

Cibecs is the simplest and most efficient software for business laptop and desktop data protection. Cibecs business backup software has been built from the ground up to address organizational challenges around desktop and laptop data backup and recovery, ensuring tangible operational benefits and driving down TCO.

The Cibecs Business Backup Solution consists of three components:

Continuity Server Software: This software application is installed on a centralised server/s and it ensures that the data is stored efficiently and securely in an encrypted format.