Veeam: Comprehensive Data Backup and Recovery Solutions

Veeam is a leading provider of data backup, recovery, and data management solutions designed to protect businesses from data loss and ensure business continuity. Whether managing virtual, physical, or cloud environments, Veeam delivers fast, reliable backups, quick recovery times, and advanced features like disaster recovery and ransomware protection. Its scalable solutions are trusted by businesses of all sizes, enabling organizations to safeguard critical data and maintain operations even in the face of unexpected disruptions.

Backup to Business: Building a 24-Hour Recovery Plan with Veeam and QNAP

Backup to Business: Building a 24-Hour Recovery Plan with Veeam and QNAP

Ravi Jain
A robust 24-hour recovery plan to defend against modern threats, particularly ransomware, emphasizing that traditional backups are insufficient. It champions the need for immutable backup solutions, which create tamper-proof data copies that cybercriminals cannot encrypt or delete, highlighting that this protection is non-negotiable for business continuity. The text details a specific solution architecture using Veeam Backup & Replication integrated with QNAP NAS devices to achieve both rapid local recovery and regulatory compliance, such as HIPAA and SOC 2 requirements. Finally, the source stresses the importance of adopting the 3-2-1-1-0 backup rule, implementing automated testing (like Veeam SureBackup), and defining clear Recovery Time and Point Objectives (RTO/RPO). ... Read More
Ransomware Recovery Solution

Ransomware Recovery in 24 Hours: How Veeam + QNAP Immutability Saves SMBs

Ravi Jain
Small to Midsize Businesses (SMBs) can achieve ransomware-proof data recovery using a combined solution of Veeam Backup & Replication and QNAP immutable storage. It highlights the critical failure points of traditional backup strategies against modern ransomware, which specifically targets and destroys backup copies to force ransom payment. The document explains that implementing immutability (Write-Once-Read-Many technology) is non-negotiable for guaranteed recovery within 24 hours, outlining twelve critical steps for setup, including security hardening, GFS retention policies, and regular recovery testing. Finally, the text positions Technijian as an expert service provider that implements these architectures, offering managed services and support to ensure compliance and business continuity. ... Read More
Veeam Backup + QNAP Immutability

Veeam Backup + QNAP Immutability: Ransomware Playbook for OC SMBs

Ravi Jain
The Veeam QNAP Immutability Ransomware solution specifically tailored for Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs) in Orange County, California. It establishes the current, high-risk cyber threat landscape in the region, citing statistics on increasing ransomware attacks and significant recovery costs. The document then details how the integration of Veeam backup software with QNAP immutable storage offers a superior defense foundation against modern ransomware that often targets and corrupts traditional backups. Finally, the text transitions into a strategic pitch by Technijian, an Irvine-based Managed IT Services provider, outlining their full-service implementation, monitoring, and support offerings for deploying this integrated, enterprise-grade protection system. ... Read More
VMware ESXi zero-day vulnerability

37K+ VMware ESXi Instances at Risk: Critical Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Disclosed – Urgent Patch Required!

Ravi Jain
Broadcom disclosed three critical zero-day vulnerabilities in VMware ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion in March 2025, which are being actively exploited and could grant attackers significant control over affected systems. These flaws, including a TOCTOU vulnerability and privilege escalation risks, impact tens of thousands of unpatched ESXi instances globally, necessitating immediate patching. Challenges in obtaining patches through Broadcom's portal exist for some users, emphasizing the need for alternative methods and proactive security measures. Organizations are urged to apply patches, restrict administrative access, and monitor for suspicious activity, with companies like Technijian offering assistance in securing VMware environments against these threats. The vulnerabilities underscore the importance of vigilance and timely updates to mitigate serious security risks. ... Read More
RedMike Hackers Exploit 1000+ Cisco devices

RedMike Hackers Exploited 1000+ Cisco Devices to Gain Admin Access

Ravi Jain
RedMike, a Chinese state-sponsored hacking group known as Salt Typhoon, exploited vulnerabilities in over 1,000 unpatched Cisco devices globally. They targeted telecommunications providers and universities to intercept communications and potentially disrupt critical infrastructure. The attackers utilized CVE-2023-20198 and CVE-2023-20273 to gain administrative access and establish covert communication channels via GRE tunnels. Mitigation involves patching systems, limiting web UI exposure, and monitoring for anomalous activity. The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned a Chinese contractor linked to these activities, underscoring the international response to state-sponsored cyber threats. Proactive cybersecurity measures, such as those offered by Technijian, are crucial for defending against similar attacks. ... Read More