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W. Curtis Preston

Oceanside
As seen in: Network World, TechCrunch, The Indian Express, Flipboard, TechRadar, TechTarget, VentureBeat, Computerworld Australia, Financial Express, Computer Weekly, GIGAZINE and
Backup & Recovery Expert since 1993. Known as Mr. Backup. Author of O'Reilly's Modern Data Protection, and Backup & Recovery.
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Learning Ransomware Response & Recovery

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By W. Curtis Preston
| Flipboard
6 hours ago FBI Director Kash Patel made the statement after right-wing media figures said they joined the chats and claimed participants were obstructing law enforcement. FBI Director Kash Patel said Monday that he had opened an investigation into the Signal group text chats that Minnesota residents are using …
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Mission: Impossible's Surprising Cyber Security Lessons

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By W. Curtis Preston
| buff.ly
Sometimes the best cyber security lessons come from the most unexpected places – like watching Tom Cruise hang off helicopters and dive into underwater vaults. Mission: Impossible’s latest installment isn’t just another action-packed thrill ride; it’s accidentally become one of the most accurate depictions of modern cybersecurity challenges and backup strategies that Hollywood has ever produced. This blog post summarizes the main points of my latest podcast episode.
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What Are Passkeys? The Next Evolution in Backup Security

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By W. Curtis Preston
| backupcentral.com
If you’re still protecting your backup system with just usernames and passwords, you’re practically begging for trouble. Bad actors know exactly what they’re doing – they target backup systems first, and a simple password won’t stop them. Let’s talk about what passkeys are and why they represent a massive upgrade in security. This blog post summarizes the main points of my latest podcast episode.
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