Immutable Backups: The Best Defense Against Ransomware Attacks
In a ransomware attack, cyber criminals access as much of your network and data as they can, then encrypt it so you can’t access anything unless you pay them a fee. If you do business today, you’ll need to have a plan and countermeasures in place.
Since more sophisticated ransomware attacks can also target your backups, Element Four and Veeam counter with immutability. This means that once a backup is taken, it cannot be changed.
Immutable Backups are a key piece of the puzzle when protecting your business from these attacks by creating un-changeable yet accessible restore points. Element Four uses this as a part of their strategy to nullify ransomware attacks – saving you time, hassle, and money.
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We Employ Cloud-Based Solutions For Extra Security and Mobility
Element Four houses immutable backups in a cloud-based solution. These are connected to Veeam Backup & Replication, with a partnership with Switch data centers. Being hosted at a Tier 5 data center facility means that if you do need to retrieve a backup, you can do so quickly. Immutable Backups and our suite of security solutions provide an ultra-safe home for you and your customer’s data. In 2021, Element Four received the SOC II Type II certification with zero exceptions. This shows our strong commitment to security, controls, and processes.
We Employ Cloud-Based Solutions For Extra Security and Mobility
Element Four houses immutable backups in a cloud-based solution. These are connected to Veeam Backup & Replication, with a partnership with Switch data centers. Being hosted at a Tier 5 data center facility means that if you do need to retrieve a backup, you can do so quickly. Immutable Backups and our suite of security solutions provide an ultra-safe home for you and your customer’s data. In 2021, Element Four received the SOC II Type II certification with zero exceptions. This shows our strong commitment to security, controls, and processes.
Learn how Element Four and Veeam help circumvent Ransomware Attacks
Learn how Element Four and Veeam help circumvent Ransomware Attacks
Cyber Security Insurance
In addition to protecting themselves from ransomware and other threats, many businesses guard against the unexpected costs of an attack with cyber security insurance. Bringing their systems back after an attack and the resulting lost business can both be very costly, and this coverage lessens the burden. However, in most cases your insurer will require you to maintain ransomware and malware protection and immutable backups. Element Four can help you understand these requirements and implement them in a way that’s cost-effective and fully compliant.
Cyber Security Insurance
In addition to protecting themselves from ransomware and other threats, many businesses guard against the unexpected costs of an attack with cyber security insurance. Bringing their systems back after an attack and the resulting lost business can both be very costly, and this coverage lessens the burden. However, in most cases your insurer will require you to maintain ransomware and malware protection and immutable backups. Element Four can help you understand these requirements and implement them in a way that’s cost-effective and fully compliant.
Download "5 Ransomware Protection Best Practices" Whitepaper
Ransomware attacks are on the rise, and every business with IT infrastructure needs to be prepared for the worst. Hackers have the capability to target and delete your local and offsite backups before they strike your main infrastructure, so to stay one step ahead, you need to do some planning.
Element Four can help with Veeam’s Immutable Backups, deployed along with their Cloud Connect Secure Backup systems. Immutable Backups cannot be modified after they’re stored, which means that attackers can’t neutralize them before a ransomware attack. That way, the second you know you’ve been attacked, you can get up and running quickly.
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Element Four Achieves SOC-II Type II Certification
Element Four is now SOC 2 Type II compliant. SOC 2 compliance means that third party auditors have verified that Element Four follows best practices with respect to security in terms of both infrastructure and process – an audit performed by KirkpatrickPrice. This is following the SOC 2 Type I compliance that was previously reached in 2020.