NetApp has unveiled new cyber-resiliency features to help customers safeguard their data against ransomware threats. By integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) directly into enterprise storage, NetApp aims to provide real-time protection against cyber disasters. These capabilities extend to both primary and secondary data, whether stored on-premises or in the cloud.
Ransomware attacks are increasingly targeting critical infrastructure and supply chains, prompting organizations to prioritize cybersecurity. NetApp’s updates focus on enhancing data protection and recovery in the face of such threats. The company’s cyber-resiliency solutions leverage AI to ensure data security and accessibility, even in the event of an attack.
Key updates include:
- ONTAP Autonomous Ransomware Protection with Artificial Intelligence (ARP/AI): This feature offers real-time detection and mitigation of ransomware attacks with high accuracy, leveraging AI models directly within enterprise storage.
- NetApp BlueXP Ransomware Protection: This solution provides a centralized control plane for coordinating end-to-end ransomware defense, allowing for quick detection, response, and recovery of critical workload data.
- Application-Aware Ransomware Protection via NetApp SnapCenter 5.0: This update extends ransomware protection to applications, ensuring data immutability and robust backup capabilities.
- NetApp BlueXP Disaster Recovery: This solution offers seamless integration with VMware infrastructure and provides storage options for both on-premises and cloud environments, simplifying failover and failback processes.
- NetApp Keystone Ransomware Recovery Guarantee: This guarantee ensures snapshot data recovery in the event of a ransomware attack, providing compensation if recovery is not possible.
These updates aim to strengthen organizations’ cyber resilience by embedding AI-driven protection directly into their storage infrastructure. By prioritizing data-centric security measures, NetApp helps customers mitigate the evolving threat landscape and ensure business continuity.