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Written by Michelle Wong - Marketing Specialist

Happy SysAdmin Day 2025​

Celebrated on the last Friday of July, System Administrator Appreciation Day means it’s time to officially say: thank you to the system administrators, IT pros, and tech teams who keep everything running behind the scenes.

Whether you're resetting passwords, patching vulnerabilities, wrangling cables, or restoring mission-critical data, you are the everyday IT heroes of modern business.

A little history​

SysAdmin Day was started in 2000 by system administrator Ted Kekatos as a way to recognize the vital role sysadmins play in keeping our digital infrastructure healthy. It’s been celebrated on the last Friday of July ever since. This year’s SysAdmin Day falls on Friday, July 26, 2025.

It’s one small day of appreciation for the people who keep things running 24/7/365.

What exactly is a SysAdmin?​

If you’ve ever submitted a ticket to “IT” for help, a SysAdmin was likely involved.

SysAdmins (or system administrators) are responsible for keeping IT environments operational, secure, and efficient. Their work touches just about everything in an organization, including:

• Data backup and disaster recovery
• Network and cybersecurity
• Managing users, access, and permissions
• Troubleshooting hardware and software
• System updates and configuration
• Automating routine IT processes

Importance of backups for System Administrators​

In the world of IT, backups are your last line of defense against ransomware, hardware failure, accidental deletions, human error (think spilling coffee on your laptop), or natural disasters.

A strong backup strategy helps businesses stay protected and bounce back quickly when things go wrong. That’s where Comet Backup comes in.

We built Comet for the IT professionals who need backups to just work, without sacrificing control. It's a fast, secure, all-in-one backup platform designed for IT teams and MSPs with powerful features like flexible storage options, configurable retention policies, and support for a broad range of backup types.

5 Pro Tips for SysAdmins using Comet Backup​

If you're already using Comet (or just getting started), here are a few quick tips to get the most out of it:

1. Check and configure user permissions User profiles are used in Comet’s encryption and key management, and therefore, act as a security boundary.

2. Enable MFA for admins and end users Multi-factor authentication adds an extra layer of protection for admin and end user logins.

3. Set a smart retention policy Keep what you need, clean up what you don’t to save storage space and ensure required data is kept for compliance and business continuity.

4. Schedule regular backups Automate backups on a regular schedule to ensure consistent data protection, improve business continuity, and reduce recovery time.

5.Customize email reports Stay informed and act fast. Set up custom reports so you know when something needs attention.

Here’s to the unsung heroes​

SysAdmins are often the first to respond when something goes wrong, and the last to be thanked when everything’s going smoothly.

We raise our glasses (or mugs of coffee) to all of the SysAdmins who keep our systems secure, our data safe, and our workdays running around the clock. Thank you for everything you do. Happy #SysAdminDay!

More 2025 IT Holidays + Free Marketing Resources​

Check out our blog post on 2025 IT Holidays for more cybersecurity awareness days, and download our free marketing resources to help educate your end users about how they can stay safe in our digital world.

Written by Michelle Wong - Marketing Specialist

We’re back with the sixth edition of CometCon, our company-wide internal conference where local and remote team members gather at Comet HQ for a week of collaboration, knowledge-sharing, connection, and (mandatory) fun.

Here are some highlights from our mid-year CometCon:

Speaker Series​

At each CometCon, team members from all departments are invited to submit a talk to present to the company. This time, we had an action-packed speaker lineup with eight presentations from the Developers, Marketing, Customer Success, and Software Testing teams.

CometCon talks are a fantastic platform for sharing insights across the company. Many of the talks focused on learnings from different projects, and how we can improve the product and experience for our Comet community and partners.

Collaboration and Connection​

Between the speaker session, we built in open time blocks for people to connect, brainstorm, and collaborate. These flexible sessions encourage impromptu discussions, in-person meetings, and a bit of downtime to hang out and chat (or play Jenga!).

Throughout the week, our developers also picked up support tickets to help lighten the support workload.

In addition to our company dinner and drinks on Thursday, we hosted a few optional after-hours events, including a team dinner at a burger and BBQ joint (a fan favorite), bouldering, and karaoke. We’re big believers in balancing hard work with both mandatory and optional fun during CometCon.

Celebrations and Milestones​

As always, we finished up the week by voting for the best CometCon talk and celebrating team milestones.

Best CometCon Talk​

• Amy, Testing – Winner
• Rhane, Developer – Runner Up

Comet Anniversary Milestone​

• Natalie, Marketing – 5 years

Special Thanks​

• Louise from WebPros – for joining us as a special guest
• Leandra – for organizing CometCon behind the scenes and keeping everyone happy and fed

That’s a Wrap​

The energy at Comet HQ during CometCon week is always something special. It’s great to have the team together in person, catching up, learning from one another, and working side by side. And of course, the excellent catering kept us fuelled all week, with coffee breaks and shared meals becoming a highlight for great conversations. We’re already looking forward to the next CometCon, stay tuned!

Since launch, our mission at Comet Backup has been to empower IT professionals to protect your organizations. Thousands of you, from MSPs to in-house IT teams, have since used Comet Backup to save the day when disaster strikes.

We know data resiliency is critical to safeguarding your business and the teams that rely on you to keep them safe – but as IT leaders we need to ask the question: how can we ensure our business is not just safe and secure, but growing and thriving?

That focus is at the heart of our decision to join forces with WebPros. We’re excited to announce that Comet Backup has been acquired by WebPros and is now a proud member of their ecosystem, alongside industry heavy hitters like cPanel, Plesk, and WHMCS.

Since launching in 2017, WebPros’ mission has been to integrate web operations – helping businesses establish and grow their digital presence with ease. Now, they’re expanding that mission: empowering digital and IT leaders to thrive in the digital landscape so they can focus on growth instead of tech headaches.

Their suite of leading software solutions is one of the most widely used web enablement ecosystems in the world with over 27 million users, managing over 750,000 servers, and 60 million domains, including over 23 million WordPress websites, across 227 countries.  

Comet Backup protects your business, and WebPros opens doors for your business to grow. Together, our tools enable you to build and scale your organization’s digital presence, securely and profitably.

A shared vision for the future of data protection​

"We are thrilled to welcome Comet Backup into the WebPros family. This is an important extension of our web enablement ecosystem, helping businesses address their backup and storage needs with greater efficiency and reliability,” said Christian Koch, CEO of WebPros.

“It was clear to us from the outset that WebPros’ leading global web enablement ecosystem is the perfect permanent home to take our business to the next level,” said Josh Flores, General Manager of Comet Backup. “The acquisition process itself gave both my team and me full confidence that the WebPros group is an optimal cultural fit for us. Our customers can expect the same great service, now with enhanced support and innovative new features as we continue to invest in the product.”

What does this mean for you?​

With WebPros adding rocket fuel to our capabilities, we’ll be innovating faster and building more. Together, we’ll be able to serve you even better.

Comet Backup will continue to operate as its own platform, with the same mission to provide MSPs and IT teams with the best backup solutions in the galaxy.

What this means for you:

• No disruption to your service: Your Comet account, pricing, backup environment, storage options, integrations and workflows will stay the same.
• More resources and faster product development: With additional resources, we’re accelerating our roadmap to bring you more new features, sooner.
• A stronger customer experience: Better tools and ability to enhance our support systems and increase support coverage across more time zones.

Our commitment to your success remains our top priority. The Comet community means everything to us. This move allows us to invest even more in things that are important to our partners: performance, reliability, and support.

Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or are a new customer, we’re incredibly grateful to have you on board for the journey ahead.

• Explore our FAQs here
• Read the official announcement on WebPros’ newsroom

If you have questions about your account, feel free to reach out to our Customer Success team by emailing partners@cometbackup.com

We can’t wait to show you what’s coming next. Here’s to an exciting new chapter. 🚀

Comet is now part of WebPros. Read our official announcement here

Q. Will anything change for current Comet Backup customers?​

Nothing changes for your business. Everything in your Comet account stays the same. Your backup environment, storage options, integrations, and workflows will keep running just as they do today. In the near future, you can look forward to enhanced support and some exciting new features.

Q. Will my current plan or pricing change?​

No, your current plan and pricing will stay the same. If anything ever changes, we’ll let you know well in advance.

Q. How does this acquisition benefit Comet customers and product development?​

With additional resources, this acquisition will speed up the development of new features and improve the ones we already have, using our combined skills to bring more value to our customers.

Q. Will my data/privacy/security be affected?​

No, your data, privacy, and security will not be affected. We remain fully committed to protecting your data and maintaining exemplary security standards.

Q. Will support quality or responsiveness change?​

Technical support will remain the same, and in fact, we expect it to improve. With WebPros' assistance, one of our top priorities is enhancing our support systems and increasing support coverage across more time zones.

Q. Will Comet Backup integrate with new tools or platforms?​

That’s the plan! We’re exploring more integrations to make your backup and IT workflow even more seamless. Stay tuned.

Q. Who do I contact if I have questions?​

As always, you can reach out to our customer success team by emailing partners@cometbackup.com, or raise a support ticket. We’re here for you and happy to help.

Q. What’s next for Comet Backup?​

We’re reaching for the stars. With WebPros adding rocket fuel to our capabilities, we’ll be innovating faster and building more to bring you the best backup solutions in the galaxy. We’re excited to have you on board for the journey ahead.

Written by Michelle Wong - Marketing Specialist

May marks Mental Health Month in the US and Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK (May 12-18, 2025). It’s the perfect time to talk about something that is often overlooked in the workplace: our mental wellbeing and how we’re really doing.

At Comet Backup, we care about keeping our team healthy and happy. Every Friday, we share a quick wellness tip during our all-hands meeting, and we’ve got a Slack channel dedicated to wellbeing tips, healthy recipes, and other resources.

We want to help start the conversation and share some tips and ideas to help support you and your technicians.

So, what is Mental Health Awareness all about?​

It’s about understanding that mental wellbeing matters just as much as physical health. It's also about breaking the stigma around mental health struggles—and making it easier to speak up, check in, and ask for help when needed. We want to help encourage having open conversations in the workplace.

Why It Matters in the IT World​

Working in IT and managed services often means long hours, on-call stress, and high-pressure environments and expectations. Whether you're jumping between urgent support tickets or juggling multiple client needs, burnout can creep in fast if you're not careful.

As an MSP or IT professional, do some of these challenges sound familiar?

• Always on-call: After-hours alerts and weekend fixes can wear you down.
• Constant firefighting: Solving problems all day, every day, with little breathing room.
• Pressure from clients: Juggling expectations and staying calm under pressure.
• Working solo: Remote work or small teams can feel isolating at times.

5 Workplace Wellbeing Tips for MSPs & IT Professionals​

For many IT professionals, stress comes with the job, but there are things we can do to help manage that stress. Here are a few simple yet effective tips to help with workplace wellbeing:

1. Set Clear Boundaries Between Work and Personal Time
IT professionals are often “always on.” Define and stick to work hours, silence notifications after hours, and communicate your availability to clients to avoid burnout.

2. Take Regular Micro-Breaks
Stepping away—even for five minutes—helps reset your focus and reduces stress. Use a timer, like Pomodoro or breaktimer.app, to remind yourself to stretch, hydrate or get a cup of tea, or take a few minutes to look away from the screen (all screens, including the small screen).

3. Automate and Document Where Possible
Reduce decision fatigue and manual tasks by using automation tools and maintaining up-to-date documentation. It lightens the load and helps avoid that "everything depends on me" feeling.

4. Talk About Mental Health Openly
Make it normal to check in and have a friendly chat with coworkers—not just about tickets or projects, but about how they’re doing. A culture of openness leads to earlier support and less stigma.

5. Move Your Body
Whether it’s a short stroll around the block, a quick stretch at your desk, or having a standing meeting. Physical movement helps boost mental clarity, reduces stress, and it’s good for you.

Resources for Workplace Wellbeing​

We’ve gathered a few blogs and resources for workplace wellbeing and how to manage stress and avoid burnout at work that you can share with your team and your clients:

• Channel Pro Network – How Can An MSP Manage Workloads To Prevent Employee Burnout?
• Balance – How To Recover from Burnout
• Calm - The Pillars of Workplace Wellbeing (and why it matters)
• Headspace – Manage Workplace Stress

Let’s keep the conversation going – not just during Mental Health Month, but all year round. After all, healthy systems start with healthy teams.

Written by Michelle Wong - Marketing Specialist

World Password Day for IT Providers & MSPs​

World Password Day is another great opportunity for IT Providers and MSPs to educate clients and end users about the importance of good password and cybersecurity habits.

Weak passwords, like “Password1”, or your pet’s name, make it way too easy for cyber criminals to hack into your systems. Strong passwords and good cybersecurity hygiene can help protect end users’ work and business accounts, and these habits can also be applied to personal logins and devices to help everyone stay safe online.

As our digital world keeps evolving, we need to keep up with the latest cybersecurity best practices to keep ourselves and our end users safe. Below are some additional information and resources for World Password Day.

What is World Password Day?​

World Password Day is celebrated annually on the first Thursday of May to encourage people to use stronger passwords and secure their online accounts. Intel created World Password Day in 2013 to raise awareness about the role strong passwords play in securing our digital lives.

Strong passwords are important for protecting sensitive information and preventing unauthorized access. For another layer of protection you should also enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) on accounts for increased security.

Strong passwords aren’t the only way to secure your data. It’s also important to back up your data and store a copy of it to a secure location as an additional layer of protection.

#WorldPasswordDay

Tips for Better Passwords & Security:​

• Use strong passwords – Passwords should be at least 16 characters in length, and a mix of upper-case and lower-case letters, numbers, and symbols.
• Unique passwords for each account – Don’t reuse the same passwords. If one account gets compromised, the same password can be used to access other accounts.
• Consider using passphrases – These are made up of four or more random words, typically longer than a traditional password.
• Use a password manager – These act as a secure, digital vault protected by a single, super strong master password. Password managers can generate strong & unique passwords for each account.
• Enable multifactor authentication (MFA) – Add an extra layer of security, such as getting a code via text message or email, entering a pin number, or biometrics such as face recognition or fingerprint scanning.

Bonus Tip​

Always back up your data – Regularly back up your critical data to a secure location, either locally or in the cloud. This ensures you have a copy available to restore in case of a security breach or data loss event.

Test drive Comet Backup with a 30-day FREE trial, or book a discovery call with our team to learn more about how Comet can help your business.

More 2025 IT Holidays + Free Marketing Resources​

Check out our blog post on 2025 IT Holidays for more cybersecurity awareness days, and download our free marketing resources to help educate your end users about how they can stay safe in our digital world.

Written by Michelle Wong - Marketing Specialist

Introducing our favorite IT Holiday of the year, World Backup Day! Celebrated on March 31st, World Backup Day highlights the importance of backing up and protecting data.

World Backup Day was created in 2011 and started with a post on Reddit where a user wrote about losing their hard drive and wished someone had reminded them about how important it is to back up data.

This commemorative IT Holiday also happens to fall on the day before April Fool’s Day, so consider it an extra reminder to back up important data and devices to avoid becoming a fool to data loss.

World Backup Day for MSPs & IT Providers​

World Backup Day is a great reminder to review your backup strategies and to educate your end users and partners on the importance of data backup.

While World Backup Day is observed annually at the end of March, MSPs and IT providers play a critical role in protecting businesses and organisations every day of the year.

Why is Data Backup Important?​

In today’s digital age, data backup and data protection is critical for business continuity and risk mitigation to help organizations protect against:

• Data loss
• Human error
• Ransomware
• Cybersecurity attacks
• Hardware malfunction
• System failure
• Natural disasters

Having a robust backup solution and solid restore and recovery process will help safeguard against these threats and minimize downtime for your end users and clients.

Reminders for World Backup Day​

• Review your backup strategy and solutions for different data types, backup types, retention, storage solutions and destinations
• Regularly test your restore and recovery processes to make sure you are ready if an incident happens
• Verify backups and confirm they are running as intended
• Automate processes to save time, such as setting up email reports and job log alerts
• Make sure servers, emails and databases are backed up, not just endpoints

Comet Backup for MSPs, IT Providers & Businesses​

Having a secure and reliable backup platform as part of your tech stack is essential to MSPs & IT Providers’ backup and disaster recovery (BDR) strategy to maintain business continuity in the event of a security incident.

Here are some of the core features & benefits of Comet Backup:

• Easy to use: Comet Backup has an intuitive, easy-to-use web console where you can remotely manage and protect devices. Comet is fast and easy to set up – start running backups and restores in less than 15 minutes.

• Versatile storage options: Choose between integrated cloud storage or utilize your own storage, whether that’s an on-prem solution or a S3 compatible storage provider (including AWS, Azure, Wasabi, Backblaze B2 and more). You’re in control of where your data sits.

• Fast, efficient chunking technology: Advanced backup algorithm packages data into small blocks for faster uploads and downloads, saving valuable time.

• Reliable, Safe & Secure: Data is encrypted during backup, transit, and rest. Comet is also HIPPA and GDPR compliant.

• Client-side deduplication: Reduces redundant data, ensuring more efficient storage usage and therefore cost savings.

• Incremental forever without full re-uploads: After the initial backup, only changes are uploaded, conserving bandwidth, and accelerating the backup process.

• Compression and encryption: Client data is compact for storage efficiency and secured against breaches, ensuring peace of mind.

Protect your data this World Backup Day​

World Backup Day is a great time to educate and remind your end users and partners of the importance of data backup. Your goal as IT Providers and MSPs is to provide the best support and solutions to give your partners peace of mind and confidence that their businesses’ data is safe and protected.

Test drive Comet Backup with a 30-day FREE trial, or book a discovery call with our team to learn more about how Comet can help your business.

More 2025 IT Holidays + Free Marketing Resources​

Check out our blog post on 2025 IT Holidays for more cybersecurity awareness days, and download our free marketing resources to help educate your end users about how they can stay safe in our digital world.

Written by Michelle Wong - Marketing Specialist

What is National Clean Out Your Computer Day?​

National Clean Out Your Computer Day was started in 2000 as an initiative of the Institute for Business Technology and falls on the second Monday in February.

The event promotes taking time out of your day to do some basic housekeeping on your computer, such as backing up your computer, organizing your files and folders, updating software, and removing unused files.

Consider it an early start to spring cleaning. Just like any other cleaning or tidying up task, don’t get overwhelmed by trying to do it all at once, break it down into manageable chunks and just start with something easy, like deleting your folder of screenshots.

Before you delete any files, it’s a good idea to make sure you have a backup of your data, just in case!

And don’t forget about wiping the outside of your device, cleaning the screen and keyboard (say goodbye to fingerprints and keyboard crumbs).

Clean Out Your Computer Day for IT Providers & MSPs​

IT Providers and MSPs can use Clean Out Your Computer Day to remind end users to create positive digital habits and walk them through how to perform a digital declutter. Below are some tips to show your clients and end users how to observe Clean Out Your Computer Day.

How to Celebrate​

• Backup your computer, including files & folders, documents, and photos
• Organize your folders, documents, and bookmarks (close some of those dozens of internet browser tabs)
• Free up space by deleting or archiving files that you don’t need or don’t use
• Uninstall all the programs you no longer need or use
• Update software to the latest versions
• Tidy up your desktop and downloads folder (and delete all the screenshots and files you don’t need anymore)

Why is it Important?​

National #CleanOutYourComputerDay is another reminder to help us create good digital and cyber hygiene habits. Cleaning up and tidying our personal and work computers can help us:

• Keep organized – making everything easier to find which will ultimately save time over the coming year
• Make our computers run faster – by deleting unnecessary files and uninstalling unused applications
• Give us peace of mind – by making sure our important files are properly saved and backed up, either locally or to the cloud, or both.

Below is a checklist and some additional references and resources about Clean Out Your Computer Day.

More 2025 IT Holidays + Free Marketing Resources​

Check out our blog post on 2025 IT Holidays for more cybersecurity awareness days, and download our free marketing resources to help educate your end users about how they can stay safe in our digital world.

References:​

• https://nationaltoday.com/national-clean-out-your-computer-day/
• https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/clean-out-your-computer-day/
• https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-clean-out-your-computer-day-second-monday-in-february

Written by Michelle Wong - Marketing Specialist

What is Data Privacy Week?​

Each year the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) organizes Data Privacy Week to educate people about the importance of safeguarding personal data and ensuring online privacy and safety.

The goal of Data Privacy Week is to spread awareness about online privacy and reminding individuals that you have the power to manage your data.

Data Privacy Week for IT Providers & MSPs​

IT Providers and MSPs can use Data Privacy Week as an opportunity to teach your clients about their data privacy and to remind end users to double check the information they are sharing on their apps and devices.

We’ve put together some information and resources to help you educate your end users.

Why is Data Privacy Week Important?​

Data is collected everyday – from your computer, smartphone, smartwatch, and pretty much every other internet-connected device. All of your online activity generates a trail of data.

Data Privacy Week acts as a reminder to double check and update the settings on your apps, accounts and connected devices to decide how this data is collected and used.

Privacy Trends in Tech​

Even the tech titans like Apple are bowing to the importance of data privacy as evidenced by their 2020 decision to roll out the Apple App Tracking Transparency feature to iOS 14.5. Apple’s App Tracking Transparency feature allows users to choose whether an app can track your activity across other companies’ apps and websites for advertising targeting. The impact of Apple’s App Tracking Transparency feature upended the mobile ad industry, which largely relies on user data.

With the emergence of AI (artificial intelligence) and the ever-changing landscape of technology and cybersecurity, we expect to see more laws and regulations around data privacy, following the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in 2018 across Europe and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in 2019 in the US.

But complying with regulations and relying on the tech industry to design better privacy controls isn’t enough. It’s important to proactively protect yourself, your clients and your company from unnecessary data collection.

Take Control of Your Data​

The 2025 theme for Data Privacy Week is ‘Take Control of your Data’. Here are some easy tips and reminders from the NCA to help you manage your data privacy:  

• Know the trade-off between privacy and convenience – does each app or account need access to certain data (such as your contacts or photos or camera)?
• Adjust privacy settings to your comfort level. Audit your apps, accounts, and double check the privacy and security settings on your devices.
• Protect your data with several layers of security, including using secure passwords and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
• Install updates – as annoying as is to take time to update your software, it is important because updates help patch security flaws, deploy bug fixes, add new features, and help keep your devices running smoothly.

More 2025 IT Holidays + Free Marketing Resources​

Check out our blog post on 2025 IT Holidays for more cybersecurity awareness days, and download our free marketing resources to help educate your end users about how they can stay safe in our digital world.

Below are some additional resources from the National Cybersecurity Alliance.

Resources:​

• What is Data Privacy And Why Should you Care?
• Data Privacy Week
• Take Control of Your Data
• Cybersecurity Predictions for 2025: Challenges and Opportunities

Written by Michelle Wong - Marketing Specialist

As we begin the new year, it’s a great time to look ahead and mark your calendar with key dates, including upcoming 2025 IT and cybersecurity holidays.

These holidays and awareness days are a fun opportunity to highlight and teach the importance of cybersecurity to your clients or end users, or show appreciation for your team.

Free Marketing Resources​

Short on time? Use our pre-written social media posts and our kit of re-brandable graphics to educate your end users throughout the year.

Download the marketing campaign-in-a-box here.

Don’t forget to add these dates to your calendar!

Data Privacy Week​

January 27-31, 2025​

The National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) organizes Data Privacy Week to spread awareness about the importance of safeguarding personal data and ensuring online data privacy and safety. Our data is collected everyday – from your computer, smartphone, smartwatch, and pretty much every other internet-connected device. You can check and update the settings on your apps and devices to decide how this data is collected and used.

#DataPrivacyWeek

References:

• https://staysafeonline.org/programs/data-privacy-week/

National Clean Out Your Computer Day​

February 10, 2025​

National Clean Out Your Computer Day was started in 2000 as an initiative of the Institute for Business Technology and falls on the second Monday in February. The event promotes taking time out of your day to do some basic housekeeping on your computer, such as organizing your files and folders, updating software, and removing unused files. Before you delete any files, it’s a good idea to make sure you have a backup of your data, just in case! Don’t forget about wiping the outside of your device, and cleaning the screen and keyboard.

#CleanOutYourComputerDay

References:

• https://nationaltoday.com/national-clean-out-your-computer-day/
• https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/clean-out-your-computer-day/
• https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/fun/clean-out-your-computer-day
• https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-clean-out-your-computer-day-second-monday-in-february

World Backup Day​

March 31, 2025​

World Backup Day on March 31st is one of our favorite IT holidays on the calendar (for no specific reason). World Backup Day reminds us to backup and protect our data. In today’s digital age, data backup and data protection is critical for businesses and organisations to help protect against cyberattacks, ransomware, system crashes, human error, and more. Having a robust and secure backup solution, like Comet Backup, will help safeguard against these data loss threats.

#WorldBackupDay

References:

• https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/world-backup-day/
• https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/international/world-backup-day-march-31
• https://www.worldbackupday.com/en
• https://nationaltoday.com/world-backup-day/

World Password Day​

May 1, 2025​

World Password Day is celebrated annually on the first Thursday of May to encourage people to use stronger passwords and secure their online accounts. Strong passwords are important for protecting sensitive information and preventing unauthorized access. For another layer of protection you can also use two-factor authentication (2FA) to secure your accounts for better security.

#WorldPasswordDay

References:

• https://www.passwordday.org/
• https://nationaltoday.com/world-password-day/
• https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/password-day/
• https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/world-password-day-first-thursday-in-may

System Administrator Appreciation Day​

July 25, 2025​

System Administrator Appreciation Day (SysAdmin Day) honors IT professionals who work behind the scenes to keep our IT systems, networks, servers, and technology running smoothly at businesses and organizations across the world. Shout out to our everyday IT heroes!

#SysAdminDay

References:

• https://sysadminday.com/
• https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/system-administrator-appreciation-day/
• https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/system-administrator-appreciation-day-last-friday-in-july
• https://nationaltoday.com/system-administrator-appreciation-day/

IT Professionals Day​

September 16, 2025​

We celebrate IT Professionals Day on the third Tuesday of September to recognize the technical IT experts that make sure our systems run smoothly. Whether its desktops, laptops, mobile devices, printers, applications, servers, networks, databases or cybersecurity, IT professionals keep our businesses humming. IT Pro Day recognizes the critically important role of these technical experts.

#ITProDay

References:

• https://nationaltoday.com/national-it-professionals-day/
• https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-it-professionals-day-third-tuesday-in-september
• https://www.holidaycalendar.io/holiday/national-it-professionals-day

Cybersecurity Awareness Month​

October 1-31, 2025​

In October, Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an international initiative that educates everyone about online safety and empowers individuals and businesses to protect their data from cybercrime. Cybersecurity Awareness Month reminds everyone that there are simple, effective ways to keep yourself safe online, protect your personal and business data, and ultimately help secure our world.

#CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #SecureOurWorld

References:

• https://staysafeonline.org/programs/cybersecurity-awareness-month/
• https://www.cisa.gov/cybersecurity-awareness-month

Computer Security Day​

November 30, 2025​

Computer Security Day was first launched in 1988 by the Association for Computer Security. Since then, the way we use computers has changed. Today, we use computers to stay connected almost every day – working from home, shopping online, internet banking, streaming movies, social media, and more. Computer Security Day encourages individuals and businesses to adopt good virtual habits and be proactive in protecting your data in our modern digital world.

#ComputerSecurityDay

References:

• https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/fun/computer-security-day
• https://nationaltoday.com/national-computer-security-day/
• https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/computer-security-day-november-30

National Cookie Day​

December 4, 2025​

While National Cookie Day is not necessarily a conventional IT awareness day, we like to celebrate it each year on December 4th as a reminder to clear your cache and cookies on your web browser. Clearing your cache and cookies can help improve your browser’s performance, protect your privacy by reducing tracking, and free up a little bit of space on your computer.

#NationalCookieDay

References:

• https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/cookie-day/

Be Proactive All Year Long​

No matter what time of the year, it’s always important to be proactive and take action to keep ourselves and our organizations safe by backing up data, securing accounts, using strong passwords, and having good cyber hygiene and habits.

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