18-07-2022

IBM FlashSystem 5200 series: A storage solution that can help you establish a dynamic cybersecurity strategy against ransomware

Accutech Team

 

A dynamic cyber security strategy is a must. We hear every day about cyberattacks affecting big companies either by stealing customer confidential data or by withholding valuable information.

If a ransomware attack takes place, the average cost is estimated 4.24 million dollars and not to mention that recovery can take too long.

We will talk about the fundamental role that storage has in two important aspects: 1. Attack detection and 2. Fast recovery.

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To begin with, having an effective and efficient storage solution is critical and vital to fast recovery. The specific solution that we are offering has the unique benefit of first placing the immutable snapshots of data (created by IBM Safeguarded Copy) in an air-gap location within the Storage System, which are detached from the server, together with operational data resulting in what we mention and want – fast recovery.

These copies, which are stored together, can now be automatically scanned by IBM FlashSystem Cyber Vault to expose data corruption. Why this happens? It is because these scans can now help the user identify a ransomware as soon as it starts, but also identify which data copies are clear.

It is critical to have the first detection of a ransomware attack before it occurs. To accomplish enterprise level cybersecurity and resiliency, utilization (beforehand) of suitable technologies, tools, processes and education is vital.

It is important to mention that a study showed, 58% of businesses attacked by a ransomware recovered after a month. While with this storage solution, and dynamic cybersecurity strategy, Accutech can help you achieve a cyberattack recovery that can take just hours.

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How is it done?

IBM FlashSystem offers a constant track and monitor of snapshots as they being created and checks for corruption. If a change is detected, then it is signaled that an attack may occur. An immediate response will take place by Accutech’s experts reducing the recovery time.

The key benefits from this approach are:

  • Early cyberattack detection
  • Speed recovery
  • Reduce recovery time to just hours
  • Forensic analysis enablement

Having said that, and since the most widespread and frequent business environments right now are startups, entry-level enterprises and remote offices, we would like to introduce IBM FlashSystem 5200. In simple terms, this product is designed to assist smaller deployments and enable them to add up components later on. Fast data recovery as well as secure and ransomware free data who are one of the main concerns of an organization is once again achieved.

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How FalshSystem 5200 is suited for enterprises of all sizes?

The functionalities mentioned above can be perfectly performed by FlashSystem 5200 giving you the advantage to start at a low storage investment and increase the capacity and capabilities as the demands multiply. Whilst keeping performance at the same level.

 

Accutech with its IBM storage portfolio can help you in creating a successful and valuable data resilience strategy, free of security anomalies.

 

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We will send you what you need to know and arrange a one-on-one discussion with an Accutech expert to learn how this works!