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05/27/2026

Cybersecurity failures are rarely caused by sophisticated attacks alone. More often, they trace back to overlooked basics: weak passwords, missing MFA, outdated software, and excessive user access.

The fundamentals still matter. Organizations that consistently address these common gaps put themselves in a far stronger position to reduce risk and limit disruption.

Learn why the simplest security mistakes continue to create the biggest problems: https://ow.ly/Kf3a50Z4Lg5

Many businesses make basic security mistakes that play into the hands of organized or individual threat actors. Learn here.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country 🇺🇸

05/20/2026

Cloud security gaps are rarely caused by one major failure. More often, they come from overlooked permissions, weak access controls, misconfigured environments, and assumptions that someone else is monitoring the risk.

As cloud environments grow more complex, small mistakes can create serious exposure. Taking a closer look at security policies, visibility, and user access is no longer optional.

Read more: https://ow.ly/oKZ250Z1Cgo

Businesses intent on protecting the valuable data stored and processed in the cloud must avoid the following mistakes.

05/18/2026

Waiting until something breaks is rarely the cheaper option. Reactive IT often leads to higher downtime costs, recurring disruptions, security gaps, and long-term inefficiencies that quietly drain resources over time.

Organizations that take a more proactive approach are better positioned to reduce risk, improve performance, and avoid costly surprises before they escalate.

Read more: https://ow.ly/ZC2v50YYteW

Reactive IT is an approach to IT management that focuses on responding to problems rather than taking informed actions to prevent them. Learn here.

05/14/2026

Cyber resilience isn’t just about prevention—it’s about recovery when the unexpected happens.

Our latest infographic highlights where organizations are most confident, where critical gaps still exist, and why backup security, identity protection, and recovery testing matter more than ever.

Are you truly prepared to recover from a cyber incident?

Download the infographic: https://ow.ly/jfZW50YXB9i

05/12/2026

Backups are only valuable if they actually work when you need them. Too many organizations assume their data is protected without ever testing recovery, only to discover gaps during an outage, ransomware event, or system failure.

Regular backup testing helps uncover corrupted files, failed jobs, missing data, and recovery delays before they become operational problems. Recovery confidence comes from validation, not assumptions.

Learn why backup testing matters more than most organizations realize here: https://ow.ly/oCcb50YXBce

Let’s look at the importance of backup testing and the cost of ignoring this crucial IT activity.

05/07/2026

It’s World Password Day!

A simple password isn’t enough anymore. Today is a reminder to strengthen your first line of defense with smarter security habits:
• Use unique passwords for every account
• Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA)
• Avoid reusing or sharing credentials

Cyber threats don’t take days off and neither should your security strategy. Stay protected. Stay secure.

05/04/2026

May the 4th be with you.

In a galaxy not so far away, resilience matters—whether you're defending the Rebellion or protecting your data. At VAST, we help organizations stay prepared, protected, and ready for whatever comes next.

Don’t let your business fall to the dark side of downtime. Build cyber resilience that’s strong with the Force.

04/30/2026

Microsoft is expected to introduce a new Microsoft 365 E7 subscription this May—an AI-focused tier arriving just ahead of broader pricing increases in July.

With more options and rising costs, now is a smart time to reassess your licensing strategy. A quick review can help optimize your subscription mix, reduce unnecessary spend, and determine where AI capabilities can deliver real value.

Open to a brief conversation? https://ow.ly/RPoB50YOy58

04/29/2026

Data privacy in the U.S. is no longer a static checklist. It is a moving target.

With more states introducing their own regulations, organizations are navigating a growing patchwork of requirements, rising expectations, and increased scrutiny around how data is handled.

The challenge is not just compliance. It is keeping pace without disrupting operations.

Now is the time to reassess how your organization collects, manages, and protects data before new requirements force reactive decisions.

Learn how to stay ahead: https://ow.ly/Lig850YRJOw

Data privacy regulations are rapidly evolving in the U.S., and businesses must prepare for these changes or risk non-compliance violations. Learn here.