The Carbonite Podcast

The WannaCry ransomware virus has locked up IT systems at hospitals, government agencies and manufacturers in more than 150 countries around the globe. What makes WannaCry so dangerous is its ability to self-replicate and rapidly spread itself across IT networks, according to Carbonite President and CEO Mohamad Ali. In this edition of The Carbonite Podcast, Ali explains how cybercriminals were able to use a Windows exploit created by the U.S. National Security Agency to launch the WannaCry attack. He also explains the practical steps businesses can take to keep their data protected.

Businesses today are creating more data than ever before -- and cybercriminals around the world want to get their hands on it. Most businesses have realized that the cloud is the safest and most secure option. But the best ways to keep data secure are not always clear. In this quick podcast, Carbonite Chief Evangelist Norman Guadagno talks to the Bloomberg Business team about the state of data protection today. Listen to the podcast now to learn more.

The number of ransomware attacks against individuals and businesses more than doubled between the first and second half of 2016, and that trend shows no signs of slowing down. The cybercriminals who spread ransomware are constantly coming up with new and innovative ways to encrypt your digital files and get your money. That's why they were able to take in more than $1 billion in ransom payments last year, according to the FBI. In this episode of The Carbonite Podcast, small business expert Steve Strauss talks about some of the latest ransomware threats -- including the rise of mobile ransomware and attacks against Mac users. He also explains what businesses and families need to do to protect themselves. Keep your data out of the hands of cybercriminals. Listen to The Carbonite Podcast today.

When you're an entrepreneur, risk comes with the territory. But there are steps you can take to make risk more manageable. In this episode of The Carbonite Podcast, small business expert and FightRansomware.com contributor Steve Strauss shares advice on how to reduce exposure to risk in your company. Topics covered include purchasing the right insurance, the benefits of incorporating and how to protect your most important asset -- your data -- from ransomware and other malicious computer viruses. Listen to the podcast now to learn more!

Carbonite's brand new E2 hybrid backup and disaster recovery solution is perfect for small companies who are serious about protecting critical business data from ransomware, accidental deletions, theft and natural disasters. In this quick, three-minute podcast, Carbonite's Tom Powers tells small businesses everything they need to know about E2. Enjoy!

Carbonite's newly-released E2 hybrid backup solution is perfect for small companies that are serious about protecting critical business data from computer viruses, accidental deletions, theft and natural disasters. It's also a great choice for IT service and solution providers, IT channel partners and Value Added Resellers who want to improve the bottom line while creating long-lasting relationships with small business clients. In this very brief podcast, Carbonite's Tom Powers tells channel partners everything they need to know about the new E2 hybrid backup and recovery solution for SMBs. Enjoy!

It's time for another edition of The Carbonite Podcast! In this episode, Carbonite Vice President of Operations Jim Flynne explains the important steps Carbonite takes to ensure that all of the data we back up for customers is fully secured and protected. Listen to this quick podcast to find out how Carbonite protects your data today.

Implementing the technology and best practices needed to protect your business data is far less complicated, less time-consuming and less expensive than you might think. So why not take the initiative and implement a plan before disaster strikes? In this episode of The Carbonite Podcast, our very own Jessica Couto and Tom Powers explain what small businesses need to know to get started on the path to protecting data—and how Carbonite's new E2 hybrid backup solution can help. Listen now to learn more about backup and recovery best practices.

E2 is a complete solution that combines advanced backup and recovery technology from EVault with Carbonite's ease of use and small business know-how. It has everything a small business needs to protect data both on-site and in the cloud. There are no upfront hardware costs, no complicated retention policies and no need to calculate how much cloud space you’ll need. E2 does it all for you. Listen to this brief podcast to learn more about E2, the complete hybrid backup solution for small businesses.

We've got some exciting news for the IT channel partner community: Carbonite has unveiled the all new E2 hybrid backup solution—and it's sure to help you close more backup and recovery deals. In this special edition of The Carbonite Podcast, we're talking about everything E2 with Jessica Couto, Carbonite's Vice President of U.S Channel Sales & Marketing, and Tom Powers, Carbonite's Senior Program Manager. Tom and Jessica discuss the features and capabilities of the preconfigured E2 hybrid backup solution, and they explain how E2's hardware-as-a-service model ensures your clients will always have the best hardware available. Learn more about E2 and why it’s the right choice for your clients today! Interested in becoming a Carbonite Partner? Call 877-391-4759 to learn more!

Carbonite is serious about ensuring the privacy and security of the data our customers entrust to us. That's why we recently announced that two-step authentication is now available as a free option to all Carbonite users. In this quick, three-minute episode of The Carbonite Podcast, Carbonite Vice President of Operations Jim Flynne discusses the benefits of two-factor authentication and explains why it's important. Learn how to get started with two-factor authenticaiton today!

A new Carbonite survey reveals that 81% of small business owners think the U.S. government needs to step up efforts to thwart cyberattacks. In this Bloomberg Tech podcast, Carbonite Chief Evangelist Norman Guadagno delves into the survey results and explains why small business owners aren't particularly excited about either candidate for president.

Carbonite's Norman Guadagno talks about one of the biggest information technology stories in recent years—the worldwide ransomware epidemic. He also tells listeners about a new weapon in the battle against ransomware. It’s calledFightRansomware.com and it’s a new website we created to help businesses and consumers protect their data.

Today's special guest is Jamie Zajac, Carbonite's very own disaster recovery expert, and she's got some great tips on how to get started on a disaster recovery plan for your small business. Listen to this podcast and you'll learn why disaster recovery planning is more important to small businesses than ever; the major components of a disaster recovery plan; and what to look for in a disaster recovery solutions provider. Enjoy!

Carbonite's Norman Guadagno talks to Bloomberg Radio about why individuals need to do more to assume control of their data -- and why security of cloud services should never be an afterthought.

Recent survey data shows that small and midsize businesses need to spend more time thinking about backup and disaster recovery. That's a significant opportunity for IT solutions and service providers. In this podcast, Jessica Couto, Carbonite's Vice President of North American Channel Sales & Marketing, offers up tips and best practices for Carbonite Partners who want to increase sales of cloud backup and disaster recovery solutions. She also talks about the newly revamped Carbonite Partner program and how it can help our channel partners be more successful.

Carbonite Senior Vice President of Products and Engineering, David Raissipour, talks to Bloomberg Radio about how corporate governance bodies must adapt to guard against today’s biggest IT security threats.

Carbonite Senior Vice President of Global Sales, Chris Doggett, explains the full extent of the ransomware epidemic and describes the latest tricks and tactics that cybercriminals are using to compromise the data of businesses and consumers alike.

Following the legal battles between Apple and the FBI, there’s a new bill circulating among Congress that is causing a frenzy in the technology community. Carbonite opposes this proposed law as written, but understands that it's important to support law enforcement in their quest to mitigate national security threats. How can we find the balance between policy makers, technologists, economists, cryptographers and all other entities who are working to make our everyday lives safer? Mohamad Ali, Carbonite CEO, sat down with Bloomberg Radio anchors Cory Johnson and Carol Massar to discuss these topics. Have a listen.