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Ransomware security

Ransomware attacks

…are becoming more common, more targeted, more dangerous and therefore more expensive.

Protection from consequences

…is becoming increasingly important as costs rise rapidly due to IT outages and high ransom fees.

Modern data protection

…including Air Gap minimize downtime and protect against data loss.

Ransomware attacks are becoming more targeted

Ransomware is not going away. On the contrary: attacks are becoming increasingly targeted, more sophisticated, and the demands are getting higher. Experts agree: it is not a question of if a company, institution, or government agency will be attacked—but only when. According to Veeam’s 2024 Ransomware Trends Report, only 25% of organizations worldwide claimed not to have been hit by ransomware in 2023. This means that 3 out of 4 companies have had to deal with ransomware.

While prevention – technical measures, employee training, zero admin – is hugely important, your data must be protected as much as possible from the consequences of a possible attack. This includes – also according to BSI – first and foremost a complete full data protection concept that offers fast recovery, highest security, best scalability and maximum flexibility. It is important here to pay extra attention to hardware immutability, through, for example, a physical air gap or hardware WORM sealing.

Ransomware security is also about recoverability

Preventing ransomware remains important, but no single security layer provides a full guarantee. That is why ransomware security must also focus on recoverability.

When production environments, files, or regular backups are hit, a reliable copy must still be available. Air gap, immutability, and separate backup storage help to better protect that final recovery option.

For organizations, the question is not just how to keep ransomware out. The question is also how quickly you can recover when an attack does have an impact.

Ransomware-proof storage for backup, archive, and cold storage

Backup and recovery against ransomware

Compliant archiving with protection against data loss

Cold storage for large amounts of data

Secure backup and recovery, with extra short backup windows and a physical airgap.

Secure, GDPR-compliant long-term archiving without the risk of data loss.

Easily archive huge amounts of data without the risk of data loss.

Frequently asked questions about ransomware security

What is ransomware security?

Ransomware security consists of measures that help prevent attacks and limit the impact. This includes prevention, monitoring, access management, backup, air gap, immutability, and clear recovery processes.

Why are backups important in the case of ransomware?

Backups are important because they enable recovery when production environments are encrypted or damaged. A backup is only useful if it is reliable, protected, and recoverable.

What is the use of an air gap for ransomware?

An air gap ensures that a backup copy is not continuously accessible from the network. This makes it impossible for ransomware to also encrypt or delete this copy when it is physically separated from the network.

Is immutability enough against ransomware?

Immutability helps because data cannot be temporarily modified or deleted. In practice, this works more effectively in combination with an air gap, monitoring, rights management, and recovery testing.

This does not mean that immutability provides a full guarantee at all times. However, it is one of the most important factors in successfully protecting data.

Which solution is suitable for ransomware recovery?

For ransomware recovery, storage is needed that keeps backups safe and supports rapid recovery. Silent Bricks is suitable for backup, recovery, VTL, and air gap storage.

In addition, thanks to their hardware WORM, Silent Cubes provide a secure starting point for long-term archives where no data should be lost.

Discuss your ransomware recovery strategy

Do you want to know if your backup environment is resistant to the consequences of ransomware? Schedule a meeting with one of our experts. We will look at recoverability, air gap, immutability, and secure storage for backup, archive, and cold data.