--- title: CRU Blog | Data Backup (2) description: Data Backup | CRU Blog discusses digital forensics, digital investigation, cybersecurity, removable hard drives, and data backup for a variety of audiences (2) --- [![](https://www.digistor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CRU-bug-2017-RGB-Email_Header.png?width=113&name=CRU-bug-2017-RGB-Email_Header.png "CRU-bug-2017-RGB-Email_Header.png")](https://www.cru-inc.com) [Partner Login](http://www.cru-inc.com/partner-portal/) Loading [Blog Home](http://www.cru-inc.com/blog) • CRU Blog listing page ## [The Cloud and CRU removable drives](https://www.digistor.com/blog/the-cloud-and-cru-removable-drives) [![](https://www.digistor.com/hubfs/Choosing%20Removable%20Drives.png) ](https://www.digistor.com/blog/the-cloud-and-cru-removable-drives) Removable drives like ours fit well into workflows that include cloud-based storage or applications. They’re the bedrock for foolproof onsite backup, and they provide a speedy and efficient way to seed a cloud environment. [Continue reading →](https://www.digistor.com/blog/the-cloud-and-cru-removable-drives) ## [Internet of Things? Unavoidable. Be knowledgeable, prepared](https://www.digistor.com/blog/internet-of-things-unavoidable.-be-knowledgeable-prepared) [![](https://www.digistor.com/hubfs/IoT-03.png) ](https://www.digistor.com/blog/internet-of-things-unavoidable.-be-knowledgeable-prepared) By 2020 – a mere three years from now – research has projected there will be more than 20 billion connected devices on the planet. That’s an average of roughly four per person, ranging from tablets to eyeglasses and houses to cars. The Internet of Things is expected to transform everyday life as we know it in areas ranging from home comfort to health care. [Continue reading →](https://www.digistor.com/blog/internet-of-things-unavoidable.-be-knowledgeable-prepared) ## [You can run, but you can't hide from your digital footprint](https://www.digistor.com/blog/you-can-run-but-you-cant-hide-from-your-digital-footprint) [![](https://www.digistor.com/hubfs/startup-photos.jpg) ](https://www.digistor.com/blog/you-can-run-but-you-cant-hide-from-your-digital-footprint) From hacking in the news to Harvard rescinding its acceptance to at least 10 students over controversial Facebook posts, you likely have been hearing lately about your digital footprint and digital forensics. [Continue reading →](https://www.digistor.com/blog/you-can-run-but-you-cant-hide-from-your-digital-footprint) ## [Malicious software stolen from the NSA hits dozens of countries. What the hack?](https://www.digistor.com/blog/malicious-software-stolen-from-the-nsa-hits-dozens-of-countries) [![](https://www.digistor.com/hubfs/hacking-code.jpg) ](https://www.digistor.com/blog/malicious-software-stolen-from-the-nsa-hits-dozens-of-countries) By now I’m sure you’ve heard what happened last week. Hackers, who stole malicious software from the National Security Agency, waged cyberattacks via email on Friday that affected nearly 100 countries. Everyone from hospital patients in Great Britain to government officials in Russia to FedEx employees in the United States were unable to access their systems. [Continue reading →](https://www.digistor.com/blog/malicious-software-stolen-from-the-nsa-hits-dozens-of-countries) ## [Data security and mobility on your terms](https://www.digistor.com/blog/data-security-mobility-on-your-terms) [![](https://www.digistor.com/hubfs/DP27%20Uses-02-2.png) ](https://www.digistor.com/blog/data-security-mobility-on-your-terms) The [DataPort DP27](https://www.cru-inc.com/products/dataport/dataport-dp27-and-27l/) removable drive is designed to fit into slimline optical disk drive bays, one of the most commonly found drive bays in computers today. That means that the DP27 can be installed into workstations, desktops, laptops, all-in-ones, government technology, or any other type of device. The DP27 ingests 2.5” hard drives or SSDs with the speedy 6G SATA interface. [Continue reading →](https://www.digistor.com/blog/data-security-mobility-on-your-terms) ## [Clueless about cybersecurity? You are not alone.](https://www.digistor.com/blog/clueless-about-cybersecurity-you-are-not-alone) [![](https://www.digistor.com/hubfs/data-code.jpeg) ](https://www.digistor.com/blog/clueless-about-cybersecurity-you-are-not-alone) As our collective and individual digital worlds continue to expand, we create and rely on more and more personal data being in the digital realm. In the process, our personal data becomes worth as much as – or more than – any valuable possession (family jewels, anyone?) we might lock up and safely store. That data also is every bit as vulnerable, maybe even more so. [Continue reading →](https://www.digistor.com/blog/clueless-about-cybersecurity-you-are-not-alone) ## [Restaurant & retail data? That’s something CRU can help you save and protect](https://www.digistor.com/blog/restaurant-retail-data-thats-something-cru-can-help-you-save-and-protect) [![](https://www.digistor.com/hubfs/restaurant-people.jpg) ](https://www.digistor.com/blog/restaurant-retail-data-thats-something-cru-can-help-you-save-and-protect) For those of us not in the restaurant or retail industries, eating out and shopping could mean good food (no dishes!) and new clothes. We’re sure many of you also like to patronize places that provide good service. That hinges on a variety of factors from personnel to internal process. And data. [Continue reading →](https://www.digistor.com/blog/restaurant-retail-data-thats-something-cru-can-help-you-save-and-protect) ## [Self-driving cars and military maneuvers: data, data, data](https://www.digistor.com/blog/self-driving-cars-and-military-maneuvers-data-data-data) [![](https://www.digistor.com/hubfs/RAX%20Uses-03.png) ](https://www.digistor.com/blog/self-driving-cars-and-military-maneuvers-data-data-data) Intel announced earlier this week it will acquire Mobileye, a self-driving vehicle company in a deal valued at about $15 billion, as the tech giant pushes deeper into the growing autonomous vehicle market. Founded in 1999, Mobileye specializes in creating chips and software for self-driving vehicles, such as data analysis and mapping for autonomous systems. [Continue reading →](https://www.digistor.com/blog/self-driving-cars-and-military-maneuvers-data-data-data) ## [Free ebook: Intro to Removable Drives (Updated!)](https://www.digistor.com/blog/intro-to-removable-drives-updated) [![](https://www.digistor.com/hubfs/RemovableDrives_Booklet.png) ](https://www.digistor.com/blog/intro-to-removable-drives-updated) What is a removable drive? Removable drives are a very cost-effective and safe way to manage data for security, transport, and backup. To explain the utility of removables in greater detail, we put together – and updated – this free ebook that explains everything you need to know. [Continue reading →](https://www.digistor.com/blog/intro-to-removable-drives-updated) ## [Announcing the winners of our 2016 Photo Contest](https://www.digistor.com/blog/announcing-the-winners-of-our-2016-photo-contest) [![](https://www.digistor.com/hubfs/Winners2016-1.png) ](https://www.digistor.com/blog/announcing-the-winners-of-our-2016-photo-contest) We're pleased to announce the winners of our 2016 Photo Contest. With over 900 outstanding photos submitted, our judges awarded the Grand Prize to Sankar Ghose of India for the portrait "Highland Lass." Ghose will receive an [RTX220-3QR](http://www.cru-inc.com/products/rtx/rtx220-3qr/) storage enclosure. This RTX is designed for RAID backup and is ideal for professional or amateur photographers. 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