• The "Rebuild It" Myth: Relying solely on automated pipeline rebuilds instead of dedicated backups is a failing strategy in modern cloud and Kubernetes environments.

• Why Pipelines Fail: Code redeployment cannot restore lost persistent data, replace undocumented tribal knowledge, or function during major repository outages.

• Unpredictable New Threats: Unforeseen risks—such as autonomous AI agents creating hidden dependencies or sudden geopolitical shifts—require true disaster recovery, not just quick automated fixes.

• The Wisdom of Regulation: Compliance frameworks like DORA and NIS2 shouldn't be viewed as bureaucratic hurdles, but as hard-learned lessons from past IT disasters codified to protect your business.

• The Bottom Line: IssTech emphasizes that an independent, robust data protection strategy is the only reliable safety net against the industry's ever-evolving "unknown unknowns."

While legacy VMs offer "Instant On" recovery, modern applications often suffer from a "Time Bomb" RTO. Because data and code (IaC) are managed in silos, disaster recovery becomes a slow, fragmented process of rebuilding infrastructure before data can be injected.

IssProtect bridges this gap by unifying the application, configuration, and data into a single unit. Powered by Veeam Kasten, it restores the entire stack simultaneously, bringing near-zero RTO to Kubernetes and cloud-native environments. Don’t let your modern architecture become a recovery liability.

Is your modern infrastructure at risk? Learn how to solve the "Asynchronous Nightmare" of Kubernetes RPOs with Backup-as-Code and application-centric protection.

Kubernetes Changed Block Tracking (CBT) is a newly project feature that revolutionizes cloud backups. Instead of scanning an entire volume to create a backup, CBT identifies and saves only the blocks of data that have changed since the last snapshot. This drastically reduces backup windows, lowers storage costs, and minimizes the performance impact on running applications.

Is your VM estate expensive technical debt? Discover why Nordic leaders are shifting to cloud-native containers, the hidden security risks involved, and how IssTech guarantees NIS2 compliance with Backup-as-Code.

Många svenska företag använder föråldrade backuplösningar som inte klarar av allt mer moderna IT-miljöer. Förutom att företagen riskerar kostsamma dataförluster kan de också få böter när nya NIS2-direktivet träder i kraft. IssTech listar sju tips för alla som behöver modernisera sin backup. 

With ingress-nginx entering feature freeze, the hunt for alternatives like Cilium with Gateway API or Traefik. However, migrating production workloads can be risky and tedious.

IssTech proposes a "Backup-as-Code" strategy using Veeam Kasten to solve this. By backing up your live NGINX application and restoring it to a test cluster, you can validate new controllers safely using real data.

The process leverages Kasten "Transform Sets" to modify data on the fly—automatically patching Ingress classes and stripping annotations, or excluding old configs entirely for a Gateway API migration. This approach turns backup software into a powerful migration engine, eliminating the need for manual manifest rewriting and protecting production environments.

While Velero is a common starting point for Kubernetes backups, it often brings hidden risks, manual overhead, and compliance gaps.

IssProtect for DevOps (powered by Veeam Kasten) delivers the professional alternative your business needs:

• Backup-as-Code: True data mobility to move workloads across clouds effortlessly.

• Compliance Ready: Built for NIS2 and DORA with advanced encryption and immutability.

• Superior Performance: Scalable ephemeral pods architecture that outperforms Velero’s static agents.

• Application Aware: Protects code and data integrity without manual scripts.

Don't wait for disaster to strike. Choose resilience over risk.

Modern DevOps tools like Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Docker repositories can rebuild infrastructure fast, but they can’t restore lost data. In this post, IssTech’s Kubernetes Backup Expert explores real-world “hacks” to show how data loss exposes a massive protection gap. Learn why Backup-as-Code is the only way to ensure rapid, secure recovery after ransomware or total system failure.

In this chapter of “My Life as a Hacker,” IssTech explores the anatomy of a modern Kubernetes environment; servers, storage, CI/CD pipelines, and source control. By mapping every component and applying AI analysis, the series reveals how organisations can recover faster from cyberattacks.

This autumn, IssTech is simulating a real-world Kubernetes hacks to test if backups are truly essential. From ransomware threats to insider risks, follow the “My Life as a Hacker” series as experts prove why immutable backups may be your only way out.

Learn step-by-step how to deploy GitLab Community Edition on Kubernetes and protect it with automated backup and recovery using Veeam Kasten. This guide walks you through hosting GitLab on a Kubernetes cluster, exposing it securely to the internet with proper TLS certificate management, and preparing for disaster recovery.

Ensure your financial institution meets EU’s DORA regulations with IssProtect for DevOps. Built on Veeam Kasten, it delivers application-centric backup, automated resilience testing, ransomware protection, and a seamless exit strategy for Kubernetes and cloud-native environments. Learn how this solution enhances digital operational resilience and mitigates vendor lock-in risks.

Manual backups can’t keep up with today’s data demands. Automated backups ensure fast recovery, minimise downtime, and reduce human error. IssTech’s IssProtect delivers seamless, secure, and scalable backup solutions to keep your business protected and running, even during a disaster!

Avoid costly data loss and downtime in your DevOps pipeline with a smart backup strategy. Learn why automated, versioned, and tested backups are essential—and how IssProtect DevOps keeps your workflow protected, seamless, and “Oops”-free.

In today’s digital world, proper data backup is essential to protect your business. But many businesses make critical mistakes that leave them vulnerable to data loss. In this blog, we highlight the 5 most common backup mistakes, including irregular backups, poor storage practices, and neglecting encryption. We also explain how IssProtect’s automated cloud backup solutions can help you avoid these mistakes, ensuring your data is safe, secure, and always recoverable. Don’t let simple errors compromise your business—read on to learn how to protect your data the right way!

Learn how to safeguard your business from cyber threats with robust cloud security practices. Discover common vulnerabilities, the importance of encrypted backups, and how IssProtect ensures top-notch protection for your cloud data.

In the fast-moving world of IT, businesses need both agility and robust data protection. By integrating DevOps practices with automated backup solutions, you can ensure seamless operations while safeguarding critical data. In this blog, we discuss how combining DevOps and backup strategies enhances infrastructure security, boosts efficiency, and reduces downtime. We also highlight how IssProtect DevOps integrates into your workflows to provide automated, reliable backup and recovery solutions. Read on to discover how this powerful combination can support your growth and business continuity.

Discover how DevOps can transform your business by unlocking speed, efficiency, and innovation. Learn how automation, security, and scalability boost your software development process. Read on to see how IssProtect DevOps can help streamline your workflow.

IssTech, the first Nordic Veeam Kasten Preferred Partner, delivers an exclusive look at Kasten v8.0—featuring native VM backup, ARM support, Kanister integration for application-consistent backups, and enhanced multi-architecture capabilities. Discover how this release supercharges Kubernetes data protection for modern DevOps teams.