Pure Storage Enables Organizations to Close Ransomware Security Gap, Implementing Data Protection Strategies

Pure Storage, Inc. addressed the state of ransomware security among modern businesses, highlighting the importance of backup and recovery to build a data protection strategy.

Safemode Snapshots
Click to enlarge

Ransomware attacks are becoming increasingly common in the digital world, presenting a frequent and expensive risk to businesses everywhere. In fact, industry sources predict that the global damage caused by ransomware could cost up to $265 billion by 2031 ⁽¹⁾. While organizations have recognized the risks, there’s still a gap in understanding where current security measures are today, and where they should be.

Ransomware Remediation For FlashArray
Click to enlarge

With its built-in data protection capabilities and solution portfolio, including SafeMode on FlashArray and FlashBlade systems, FlashRecover Powered by Cohesity, launched one year ago, and Portworx PX-Backup, the company helps organizations close this security gap, enabling global businesses to safeguard their data vs. loss, corruption, and growing cybersecurity threats.

FlashRecover Powered by Cohesity
Click to enlarge

“Implementing a meaningful data protection strategy, taking a before, during, and after approach to planning, is vital to running a successful business today. While having the proper precautions in place to prevent an attack is essential, it’s equally as critical that organizations plan for recovery. Pure’s solutions are uniquely positioned to help customers rapidly restore data, at scale, in order to avoid BC disruptions and negative financial impact.” said Dr. Ratinder Paul Singh Ahuja, CTO, security.

By leveraging data protection solutions, global customers are able to secure their data and take advantage of data protection strategy.

“With billions of dollars at stake and their reputations on the line if systems go down, our clients need reliable, secure data services. That’s exactly what Pure Storage enables us to deliver, positioning us to build strong client relationships for the long term.” said Jesse Bonserio, senior director, engineering, Abacus Group, LLC.

“Faced with the increasing risk of attacks, I was looking to guarantee the protection of our data in terms of backups and vs. ransomware. I chose to protect them more efficiently by using storage technology rather than server, and by taking snapshots very regularly with Pure.” said Marc Duong, CISO-CIO, Solidéo (Société de Livraison des Ouvrages Olympiques).

“Pure Storage SafeMode helps to increase our credibility and capability in securing all patient data and become a trusted healthcare provider in Indonesia.” said Wirya Martin, IT infrastructure and security manager, Rumah Sakit Pondok Indah.

“Combined, SafeMode and Veeam, give clients confidence their data won’t be lost, even if a server is compromised or an employee goes rogue.” said Michael Bradshaw, head, cloud and infrastructure, Eloquent Technologies Group.

“At the speed we work, we need peace of mind that our data is safe and downtime is limited in the event of a breach.” said Erle Metcalf, principal ICT, ConsMin Australia.

Resources:
Data Protection Solutions
Pure F lashRecover, Powered by Cohesity
Protect Your Data from Ransomware with SafeMode Snapshots
Portworx PX-Backup for Kubernetes