Protección contra ransomware

Definición de protección contra el ransomware

La protección contra el ransomware es el proceso de prevenir la aparición de un evento de ransomware, y/o mitigar el riesgo de un ataque exitoso. Las ciberamenazas en forma de ransomware se han intensificado para aprovechar las brechas de seguridad introducidas por el teletrabajo, el trabajo desde casa (WFH) y la educación a distancia. Las amenazas de ransomware y la ciberdelincuencia conforman un negocio del crimen organizado que mueve miles de millones de dólares. Las empresas deben tratar esta grave amenaza como una prioridad absoluta antes de que sea demasiado tarde.

La protección contra el ransomware proporciona a las víctimas potenciales de estas peligrosas amenazas las herramientas necesarias para defenderse de las ciberamenazas destinadas a secuestrar sus servidores y datos. Hay que ser proactivo e implementar estrategias de protección y Readiness contra el ransomware para evitar incidentes costosos, que paralicen el negocio y causen graves daños.

¿Qué es la protección contra el ransomware?

As the name implies, las amenazas de ransomware arise from any software (malware) that enable cybercriminals to encrypt all, or part of, an organization’s valuable data – and then hold that data for ransom. Bad actors usually demand a ransom in exchange for relinquishing their control. During the standoff, authorized users are denied access to the encrypted data.  The victim usually faces two bad choices; pay a ransom within a defined timeline to free their data, or lose it  and be forced to move on from scratch. Another danger that accompanies las amenazas de ransomware is the possibility of public exposure of the victim’s private data. Such an outcome could cause profoundly severe problems with real consequences to businesses.

Ransomware protection describes the safeguards that companies put in place to avoid the nightmarish situations described earlier. The best medicine for dealing with the increasing threats of a ransomware attack is una protección de datos específica con Readiness preparada para hacer frente al ransomware. A SaaS-delivered backup solution, or backup as a service (BaaS) can be an important part of a company’s ransomware protection strategy, by providing customers with isolated, immutable  air-gapped copies of their data that are out of bad actors’ reach. In addition, un enfoque basado en la nube para la protección contra el ransomware provides a virtual airgap as data backup services do not require physical network connections. This ensures backup and restore operations are separate and not susceptible to ransomware attacks that successfully penetrate customer environments.

¿Qué es la protección contra el ransomware y cómo funciona?

A veces, las soluciones más eficaces son las más sencillas. Aunque compleja en su funcionamiento interno, la protección contra el ransomware es un enfoque sencillo para un problema complejo que implica ciberseguridad, copias de seguridad en la nube y Recovery. Como se ha señalado anteriormente, la forma correcta de prevenir los ataques de ransomware es mantener los datos fuera del alcance de los ciberdelincuentes. Las soluciones de protección de datos basadas en la nube proporcionan un «air-gap» virtual tanto para las operaciones de copia de seguridad como para las de restauración.

Backups data copies are stored in ubicaciones aisladas e inmutables – preventing data from being tampered, altered, or deleted. Cloud-based data protection solutions also do not require the presence of physical networks or appliances, ensuring their restore services are separate and not impacted by ransomware that penetrates customer environments. Cloud providers also offer comprehensive access control protection, encryption of data in transit and at rest, and continuously update cyberattacks detection and prevention. The foundation of a ransomware protection strategy includes:

• Creating a plan: an effective plan  includes both safeguards against attack as well as a blueprint for a reliable and speedy resumption of normal operations.
• Prevenir los ataques: las medidas proactivas incluyen la seguridad, los controles de acceso y la autenticación de usuarios para proteger los datos frente a los ataques.
• Supervisar su entorno: la supervisión rutinaria de anomalías permite la detección temprana de ataques, lo que reduce su impacto.
• Restaurar los datos: implementar capacidades de restauración de datos fiables y rápidas para reanudar rápidamente las operaciones empresariales normales.
• Probar el plan: realizar pruebas periódicas para verificar el cumplimiento de los SLA predefinidos para los datos y aplicaciones de alta prioridad.
• Formación proactiva: las amenazas de ransomware utilizan el phishing y la ingeniería social para penetrar en los objetivos previstos. Las empresas deben proporcionar a todos los empleados formación periódica sobre la naturaleza, los peligros y cómo combatir el ransomware.

¿Por qué es importante la protección contra el ransomware?

The number of las amenazas de ransomware is on the rise, supported by a new work-from-home norm as well as distance learning vulnerabilities. Without proper ransomware readiness, companies are more likely than not to fall victim to attacks – experiencing data loss, security threats, and expensive business downtime in an era when users and businesses require their data accessible and available around the clock. In short, data protection offers organizations a shield against inevitable attacks and gives them a lifeline to safety faster after unwanted disruptions.

Ventajas de la protección contra el ransomware

Digital data and applications are the drivers of business growth. Proteger las cargas de trabajo críticas para el negocio frente al ransomware is vital for business survival and serves as a safety net against data loss or theft.

Business continuity. The average IT disruptions are one thing but wholesale data loss is another ball game. Ransomware protection removes the prospect of an extended business shutdown, reduces the potential for attack success and narrows the window for recovery for businesses.

Risk mitigation. Ransomware protection is a vital part of an overall security posture that every organization needs. Robust access management, anomaly detection, data encryption, hardened security and comprehensive user access controls are necessary for a successful defense against cybercriminals.

Lower costs. The cost of data protection pales compared to the costs an effective ransomware attack. Costly downtime and lofty payouts threaten to not only halt business operations but can result in permanent  customer data loss. Businesses should err on the side of proactive safety and leverage ransomware protection as a means to secure their valuable data.

Casos de uso habituales de la protección contra el ransomware

Organizations of all sizes need protection against las amenazas de ransomware. Proper data protection allows customers to deploy solutions in situaciones de uso cotidiano:

• Business continuity. With ransomware software, businesses can protect all of their data and configurations needed to bring business back to life following unpredictable disruptions
• Data protection. Without proper ransomware readiness, your data remains susceptible to potential loss and corruption. Ransomware protection preserves the integrity of your data and provides usable copies of lost data – to ensure you are always recoverable from attack.
• Disaster recovery. It is accepted that all businesses and IT environments could face disruptive ransomware events that could cause data loss, corruption, or disrupts IT operations. Putting a robust ransomware protection strategy in place reduces the risks associated with unplanned disruptions and ill-intended ransomware attacks

¿Ofrece Commvault protección contra el ransomware?

Yes! Commvault leverages a hardened, multi-layered approach to ransomware readiness, providing robust controls to both prevent threats and ensure data is highly available and recoverable from cyberattack. With immutable, air-gapped data copies, advanced anomaly detection, and built-in encryption, Commvault comprehensively safeguards critical data across apps, endpoints, on-prem, and cloud environments. Built on Microsoft Azure, Commvault offers industry-leading durability, security, scalability, and performance, capable of protecting business data from today and tomorrow’s emerging cyberthreats.