Hey everyone! I hope you're all having a great day. I'm reaching out on this forum because I'm trying to tackle some cybersecurity challenges at my company. As an IT solutions architect specializing in storage and virtualization, I've noticed that our firm has been lacking in cybersecurity measures, especially regarding ransomware attacks. While I've found one solution—Commvault HyperScale X for data immutability—I know that's not enough. We haven't been hit by a ransomware attack yet, but I want to be proactive and ensure we can recover quickly if it happens. I'm looking for any recommendations on effective recovery tools or strategies to better protect our systems. Thanks in advance!
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If budget permits, check out Dell's data protection suite. Their backup software like NetWorker or Avamar works seamlessly with backup storage solutions like Data Domain, which is designed for ransomware resilience. Particularly, if you're into K8s, explore PPDM for its native integration. Plus, their Cyber Recovery Vault offers air-gapped replication along with anomaly detection—definitely a solid choice!
Great point! While Cyber Vault is strong, it’s definitely not low-maintenance. You have to weigh the investment against the potential returns based on your specific needs.
To kick things off, make sure you have the basics in place: antivirus software, endpoint detection and response (EDR) on all devices, and multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all users. Keep software up to date and limit admin access in your cloud systems. As for backups, set up a daily immutable offsite backup system—this should be your last line of defense and a crucial fail-safe against ransomware.
An immutable backup system is crucial, but don't neglect user training! I recommend looking into managed EDR/MDR/Risk Assessment solutions, along with solid awareness training. Arctic Wolf offers quick turnaround times for threats and their tools are user-friendly, helping to keep your team informed without overwhelming them.
Totally understand the skepticism! I assure you, it’s about what worked for us—I just wanted to share my experience.
Careful with the recommendations! This does sound a bit like a promotion for that service, especially since your profile mentions DJing. Just a heads-up about the credibility of such suggestions!
When it comes to recovery strategies, focus on restoring *data* rather than entire servers. It's safer to restore backups of your SQL databases to a new server instead of just rolling back the SQL server VM. Attackers today often embed their remote access methods before launching their attacks, so if you restore the entire VM, you risk bringing back their access as well.
Backups are truly your best line of defense! Make sure they're made as often as possible and keep them completely off your network. This way, if you get hit, you can rebuild everything with your data intact. Also, consider implementing a solid security posture and follow a respected security framework for better protection.
I have to agree about the Cyber Recovery Vault. It’s amazing, but be warned—it requires a huge amount of management and oversight. You’ll almost need a full-time person dedicated to it unless you're running a large operation or have critical data to protect.