Integrates IBM Safeguarded Copy with the FlashSystem family to give organizations enhanced data protection and the capability to recover quickly from cyberattacks.
Unveils new Storage as a Service offerings to give organizations easy on-ramp to FlashSystem technology and hybrid cloud
Over the last year, cybercriminals have taken advantage of the increasingly distributed data landscapes and ramped-up the frequency of their attacks. Ransomware in particular, which is used to gain access to and then encrypt corporate data to block its access and/or expose it unless a ransom is paid, is on the rise. According to cybersecurity firm, SonicWall, ransomware attacks rose to 304.6 million1 in 2020, up 62% over 2019, mainly due to the highly distributed workforces caused by the pandemic. In fact, through May of 2021, the group reported 226.3 ransomware attacks already, up 116% year to date over 2020.2
To help companies fortify their enterprises and better protect their data,
'Protecting against ransomware and other forms of malware requires a two-pronged approach to resiliency that involves automated protection and rapid recovery,' said
'Staying ahead of today's cyber threats is a top priority for us, especially as a local municipality,' said
How Safeguarded Copy Can Help Protect Your Data & Your Business
With Safeguarded Copy storage administrators can schedule the automatic creation of the logical point-in-time snapshots for scheduled intervals of their choice. Because the software separates the snapshots into distinct Safeguarded 'pools' on the storage system, they are immutable and inaccessible. Once in the pool, the data is only actionable after it has been recovered, eliminating the risk of data tampering or deletion.
Customers can also leverage Safeguarded Copy to extract and restore specific data from the backup snapshots to diagnose production issues. In addition, Safeguarded Copy can be used for regular validations of the copies to provide early detection of a problem and aid in the investigation of compromised data. And unlike some comparable snapshot solutions, IBM Safeguarded Copy enables customers to configure the systems and schedule backups themselves, rather than rely on the storage provider to log onto the customer's system and set it up remotely.
In addition,
Safeguarded Copy is based on the same proven technology within the IBM DS8000 family3 delivering security, cyber resiliency and recovery innovations across the entire IBM Storage portfolio. From encryption at rest and in motion, as well as data replication, to the physical 'air gapping' available with
On-Prem Storage as a Service for Fast Access to Hybrid Clouds
As part of the company's new Flexible Infrastructure family of pay-as-you-grow offerings, IBM Storage as a Service makes it simple for customers to choose the storage they need by determining the right performance, capacity, and service term that matches their workload and business needs. With one to five-year options, and no new contract penalty, customers pay a single rate based on TB/month at a fixed annual rate and the performance level of the system deployed.
Customers will be able to dynamically scale their storage capacity up or down as they need with variable pricing, only paying for what they use. And unlike some comparative services, IBM Storage as a Service's base and variable pricing (when extra capacity is needed) are the same. In addition, customers are not penalized for having data that is not compressible.
'In our business, data generation is a constant and maintaining its integrity an imperative,' said
The solution will be easily extended to support hybrid cloud use cases with the monthly-priced Spectrum Virtualize for Public Cloud, which supports IBM Cloud and AWS, and with planned support for
Pricing for IBM Storage as a Service will be offered in three tiers that consider the level of system performance needed, capacity required, and the length of commitment. The service will start as low as
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1 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report 2021
2 SonicWall Already a Record Year for Ransomware, 2021 May Just Be Warming Up
3 IBM DS8000 series is
4 Pricing configuration is for a 400TB commitment of Tier 3 storage at 3:1 data compression over 5 years.
5 Optional 100% data availability guarantee with IBM HyperSwap when deployed by IBM Lab Services. Terms and conditions apply.
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