Snapshots are a Feature not a Solution - Part 2

In my previous post I discussed how snapshots are a feature and not a solution but how snapshots in conjunction with RestoreManager can enable NetApp users to turn snapshots into a valid data protection solution. 
In this post I’m going to discuss how snapshots are an important feature of the ability to recover data effectively and efficiently in the event of a ransomware attack. 

Sadly we live in a day and age whereby ransomware is the “go-to method of attack” for Cybercriminals. It’s estimated that every 14 seconds a business falls victim to a ransomware attack. We see details of the impact of attacks in the news on an almost daily basis and it’s severely impacting the ability of businesses to generate revenue and public services to function as expected. The damage of these attacks is costing billions globally with the estimated cost predicted to reach over $20 Billion by 2021. 

Due to this a question we are frequently asked at Catalogic is how can I ensure my content within my NetApp environment is fully protected from the threat of ransomware and more importantly enable the ability to only recover potentially infected files if ransomware hits?

Trends Impacting Data in 2020

As we draw to a close in the first full working week of 2020 I thought I would turn up late to the party by sharing 5 trends I believe will impact Data in 2020, better late than never!

So let's jump into the 5 trends I believe will impact Data in 2020 and also a few little snippets on solutions Catalogic have in our portfolio in line with the trends.

Speed and Simplicity
Increases in speed and usability are the norm in the IT industry.
However its become noticeable that organisations are becoming more willing to move away from legacy technologies to build solutions on newer, quicker and simpler technologies if they are a better fit for the workloads.

Consumer technologies such as iPhones and also Cloud consumption is a major driver behind this shift in the marketplace. People want technology that is quick and easy to consume more than ever.

Catalogic are well positioned offering speed and simplicity in DPX and ECX.
Instant recovery for speed via DPX and ECX and new simple to use UIs for simplicity.
The fact we are fully focused on software defined solutions gives us an advantage over vendors trying to ship solutions packaged with expensive hardware.

As per one of NetApp's predictions they believe hardware-based composable architecture will have less short-term potential against commodity hardware and software-based infrastructure virtualization. I agree with that 100% meaning companies previously focused on proprietary hardware appliances are having to pivot and also offer software defined solutions. 


The Continued Rise of Ransomware
Its horrible to say but Ransomware will continue to rise and become increasingly enhanced introducing deepfakes, more targeted attacks and cloud-focused ransomware.

This means more focus and budget is put into keeping ransomware out and also having plans in place so end users and IT teams are aware of what to do to rectify the scenario in the event ransomware gets in.

The result of the continued rise of ransomware is that many organisations will be looking for ransomware protection and introducing data protection solutions that support airgaps, data immutability and alerting based on data change all are areas we at Catalogic can offer solutions around.

Ensuring your data is protected against Ransomware in 2020 is crucial to ensure the smooth operation and ultimately the survival of your business. just speak to Travelex ...