The 3-2-1 Backup Strategy: What It Is and Where It Breaks Down

Three copies, two media types, one offsite. The 3-2-1 backup strategy is simple to state and easy to get wrong. Here is where implementations fall short, and how to audit yours.

Layered Security: Why Patching Alone Is Not Enough

Patching matters. It also cannot be the whole strategy. Here is what layered security means in practice, and what three recent incidents reveal about the layers that catch what patching misses.

Webinar Recap: How to Stop Cybersecurity Threats with Managed EDR

On June 17, 2026, DataYard and Huntress hosted a live webinar on managed EDR and modern cybersecurity threats. This recap covers the key takeaways, including how managed EDR works, a real-world incident resolved in 52 minutes, a Huntress platform demo, and what deployment looks like for your organization. Plus, you will get exclusive access to the webinar video.

EDR vs. Antivirus: What’s the Difference and Why You Might Need Both

As Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) becomes more widely discussed in cybersecurity, many businesses are asking whether EDR replaces traditional antivirus software, or whether they need both. Antivirus and EDR are built to solve different security problems. This guide breaks down how each works, where they overlap, and why a layered approach gives most organizations the strongest protection.

What We Know About Anthropic’s Claude Mythos Cybersecurity Capabilities

Anthropic’s newest AI model, Claude Mythos Preview, has been generating a lot of conversation in cybersecurity circles. Reports from Anthropic describe a model that may be capable of identifying previously unknown software vulnerabilities at scale, and some of our own clients have been asking what that means for their environments. Here’s what we know so far.

Legacy System Modernization for Manufacturers: A Practical Path Without Replacing Everything

Many manufacturers rely on legacy systems that still power critical operations, but aging physcial infrastructure can introduce reliability, security, and downtime risks. Legacy system modernization doesn’t have to mean replacing everything. With the right strategy, manufacturers can modernize infrastructure around existing applications using virtualization, hybrid cloud environments, and improved security practices. This guide explains practical legacy system modernization steps that help manufacturers improve uptime, reduce risk, and extend the life of essential systems while preparing their IT environments for future growth.

Kettering Health Cyberattack: Cyber Resilience Lessons for Every Business

The Kettering Health cyberattack is a reminder that no organization is immune to disruption. For businesses that rely on constant system availability, even short outages can impact operations, revenue, and customer trust. This blog breaks down what events like this reveal about modern cybersecurity risks, and more importantly, what your organization can do to prepare. From layered security and monitoring to disaster recovery and hybrid-cloud resilience, learn how to reduce risk and recover quickly when it matters most.

How to Stop a DDoS Attack: 6 Strategies That Work

A DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack floods your infrastructure with traffic from thousands of sources — making your website or application unavailable to legitimate users. Mitigating a DDoS attack requires a layered defense strategy. No single tool can completely prevent these attacks, but combining CDN protection, scalable cloud infrastructure, hardened configurations, and continuous monitoring significantly reduces your risk. Learn 6 proven strategies organizations use to stop or mitigate DDoS attacks, and what to do if one hits.

The Importance of Immutable Backups: What They Are and Why Your Business Needs Them

In this post, we unpack why immutable backups are becoming a non-negotiable in today’s ransomware-riddled world. Unlike traditional backups that can be altered or erased, immutable backup solutions lock down your data — making it undeletable, uneditable, and untouchable. When cybercriminals target your systems, immutability ensures your backups can’t be held hostage. From ransomware recovery to regulatory compliance, this is your last line of defense — and it’s stronger than ever.

Endpoint Security in 2025: How EDR Helps Stop Cyber Threats

In this post, we break down how cybercriminals are targeting endpoints – laptops, servers, and IoT devices – more aggressively than ever. Today’s threats demand an innovative approach. Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) provides the real-time monitoring and rapid response businesses need to detect, contain, and neutralize cyber risks as they emerge, keeping data secure and operations running smoothly.