Let’s talk about open-source software, especially free (or community) versions like Bareos. Open-source software gives you a lot of flexibility and freedom – like they say, “Free as in free speech, not free beer.” But when you’re running a business, especially one dealing with sensitive data, just having freedom isn’t enough to protect you from data breaches, regulatory fines, or other compliance issues. Ensuring that your system is secure, reliable, and compliant with a range of cybersecurity regulations is not just a best practice – it’s essential.
For companies handling personal data, whether through online services or financial transactions – you need to comply with multiple regulations like PCI DSS, GDPR or PIPEDA to protect customer data. Using the free, unsupported version of Bareos for data backups is not sufficient. PCI DSS Requirement 6.2 requires installing critical updates within 1 month of their release to protect systems from vulnerabilities. Article 32 of GDPR emphasizes the need for implementing security measures like encryption and access control to safeguard personal data from unauthorized access and breaches. It also requires regular reviews and updates to ensure security measures remain effective. The supported version of Bareos offers regular updates, expert guidance, and tools for maintaining compliance with various regulations and ensuring protection from potential security vulnerabilities.
For public companies, there are additional obligations such as compliance with SOX, NIS2 and other regulatory standards that require companies to have secure internal controls over financial data, including a reliable backup solution. With solid backups, you can ensure to be able to recover financial records if they were lost or corrupted. If there’s a system failure or a cyberattack, a secure backup helps you get your data back quickly and accurately, reducing downtime and ensuring compliance. Without reliable backups, you risk data loss, which can lead to incorrect reporting, failed audits, and other serious compliance issues. The supported version of Bareos provides the security updates and professional support needed to keep your backups reliable and fully compliant with SOX, NIS2, and other standards, helping you avoid headaches during audits. Switching to the supported version is a great way to help your team feel more at ease. Instead of worrying about problems, you’ll have expert support whenever you need it. This means that choosing a reliable, supported solution not only helps you meet compliance under regulations like PCI DSS, GDPR, NIS2 and SOX, but also gives you peace of mind.
In short, the supported version of Bareos, together with our support and consulting services, is your partner in fulfilling compliance requirements across PCI DSS, SOX, NIS2, and others, reducing risks and freeing up your time to focus on strategic projects while staying compliant and secure.
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