Nakivo Backup & Replication V.10.4 Software With Security of Backup and Ransomware Protection

Nakivo, Inc. has released v10.4 of its Backup & Replication software with a focus on the security of backup data and ransomware protection.

These features include Immutable Repository and 2-Factor Authentication designed to strengthen the security of the company’s 18,000+ customer base and ensure that their data is recoverable even after a ransomware attack.

Immutable repository
Backups are as vulnerable to ransomware as any other data stored on local storage media if not offline or air-gapped. The Immutable Repository feature allows making backups sent to a local Linux-based repository immutable and hence ransomware-resilient. This feature relies on native Linux functionality to ensure ransomware protection. Immutable backup data is protected from corruption and encryption by ransomware but can still be used for recovery. Once set, the immutability of backups cannot be changed by anyone other than a superuser.

Two-factor authentication
Automated attacks to gain unauthorized access to systems are among the major causes of data breaches. The latest release introduces a simple yet effective measure to protect users vs. these tactics. The Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) option improves the security of customers’ backups by requiring an authentication code to access Backup & Replication. By enabling 2FA, access to data protection activities will require a one-time password generated by Google Authenticator. This way, a leaked password is now much less of a threat.

Instant granular recovery for Nutanix AHV
In Nutanix AHV environments, swift recovery of corrupted or accidentally deleted data in business-critical applications is essential for workflows. Now, customers with Nutanix AHV VMs can instantly recover files and app objects in SQL Server, Exchange and Active Directory. Customers can perform recovery to the original or a different VM or export the data to a custom location without recovering the entire VM.

Feature availability
All of these enhancements can be tried in the 15-day free trial, which includes full access to all Backup & Replication features.

“As cybercriminals come up with more sophisticated attacks, we need to stay ahead of them by making more security features available to our customers. This release aims to help our customers beat ransomware without negotiating with hackers,” says Bruce Talley, CEO, Nakivo.

“Backup & Replication is 40% less expensive than our previous product, plus, we spend 30% less time on Backup & Replication when it comes to management. In addition to saving time and money, Backup & Replication guarantees reliable backups, as well as integration with various cloud platforms,” says Silvia Marta, CEO, Siggi Group.

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