File backup software enables a user to make one or more exact copies — at a given point in time — of the data that resides on their computer, or exact copies of their PC / Mac’s entire hard drive.

For many years, many consumers and companies have believed that macOS devices are more secure than Windows operating systems (OSs). Unfortunately, this widespread misconception simply isn’t true.

Businesses can use data loss prevention (DLP) best practices to secure information across their operations and comply with data security requirements.

This article is intended for IT professionals who are either new to Linux or are looking to learn more about effective backup strategies for the Ubuntu operating system.