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February 20, 2018

The U.S. Department of Justice estimates more than 4,000 ransomware attacks have occurred every day since the beginning of 2016, and the government is a prime target. Given such risks, a robust disaster recovery and data protection plan are critical for any state or local government organization. Download this brief to learn about four best practices for data backup and recovery, and how a robust disaster recovery plan can help agencies protect data from ransomware and other threats.

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