Ascent Data Presents 'Cyber Security and IT Disaster Recovery' Solutions to International Legal Technology Association (ILTA)

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Ascent Data presented to legal industry IT executives, who are members of the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA), on the importance of IT Disaster Recovery and Cyber Security as it relates to confidential client data and resources.

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Steve Shangold, CEO of Ascent Data, provided insight into various threats on IT infrastructure, including natural disasters, fire, flooding and extended power outages, along with even more likely events like human error, cyber attacks and network breaches.

Shangold stated that law firms account for 10% of commercial businesses that were victims of cyber attacks over the past 18 months, according to a recent study conducted by Symantec and the Ponemon Institute. "Recent cyber attacks on large companies like Booz Allen Hamilton, Sony and Lockheed Martin have made national news, making data backup, security and disaster recovery top-of-mind for regional businesses," said Shangold.

Most law firms have some form of data backup procedure in place, but many have not implemented a true Disaster Recovery plan. When critical business functions aren't available, resources are disrupted and reputation is risk. Cloud Computing and Colocation from Ascent Data offers varying levels of resiliency and availability, making it affordable for law firms to go beyond regular backup to offer a true customizable Disaster Recovery Program. Through technology partnerships with Comcast for high-speed Metro-Ethernet data transmission and Certes Networks for data Encryption as a Service, Ascent Data offers customized solutions for small to enterprise-level businesses.

About Ascent Data

Ascent Data is Pittsburgh's trusted provider for data center services, including managed services, colocation, server virtualization, private cloud hosting, data security and business continuity solutions. Customer infrastructure and applications are protected in our secure, resilient, state-of-the-art SAS 70 Type II compliant data center in O'Hara Township, near Pittsburgh, PA. By outsourcing applications and infrastructure to Ascent Data, companies can dramatically improve operational efficiencies and reduce business risk, as well as free up human and financial resources to focus on core business objectives. For more information, please contact our sales team by email at [email protected], call 866.866.6100 or visit www.ascentdata.com.

About ILTA

The International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) is the Legal industry's premier peer networking organization, providing information to members to maximize the value of technology in support of the legal profession. ILTA's international membership comprises of firms of all sizes and all areas of practice, each sharing a common need to have access to the latest information about products and support services that impact the legal profession worldwide.  For three decades, ILTA has led the way in sharing knowledge and experience for those faced with challenges in their firms and legal departments by providing its members information resources about technology in support of the legal profession. Visit www.iltanet.org.

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