Cyber and ransomware attacks are rising, but that’s not the only risk. Far too often, a company thinks data is secure, backed up, and recoverable — when it’s not. On top of that, organizations are creating unfathomable amounts of data distributed across clouds, regions, applications, and partners. This brings a complexity that poses a significant challenge to ensuring cyber resilience.
This blog post will guide you in safeguarding your company’s data across multiple clouds. We will cover topics such as avoiding bandwidth constraints during backup, implementing air gap ransomware protection, having the right cyber resilience plan, and making decisions in partnership with the broader business. We will also discuss the importance of staying alert with a multilayered approach to detection and response and having visibility into your cloud environment.
Avoid Bandwidth Constraints During Backup
Bandwidth constraints can be a significant challenge when backing up data to the cloud. Traditional backup methods can consume a large amount of bandwidth, slowing down other applications, and impacting productivity. However, there are several ways to avoid bandwidth constraints during backup.
One effective way to reduce bandwidth consumption is to use cyber resilience and data protection solutions with advanced deduplication and compression technology. These solutions can decrease the size of the data before it is sent across the network, which can significantly reduce bandwidth usage.
If you’re running a legacy backup product, this is one big reason to modernize your solution. Many legacy products need built-in deduplication and compression features, which can significantly slow down your backups. By modernizing your solution, you can take advantage of these features and improve your backup performance.
As you research different backup solutions, select a provider with proven network optimization as part of the underlying technology. Some solutions may offer bandwidth optimization but fail to deliver on this promise. Make sure to test the solution before you purchase it to ensure that it meets your needs.
Implement Air Gap Ransomware Protection
Vous avez été victime d’une cyberattaque : que faire maintenant ? La protection contre les ransomwares par « air gap » sécurise les données de votre entreprise sur plusieurs environnements cloud. Une solution de protection fournie en mode SaaS permet de créer des copies secondaires des données dans un espace de stockage cloud résilient, immuable et isolé. Cette approche garantit que les données restent inaltérables, isolées et rapidement accessibles en cas d’attaque par ransomware.
La protection contre les ransomwares par « air gap » offre un niveau de sécurité supplémentaire en créant une séparation physique ou logique entre les données de production et les données de sauvegarde. Cela complique la propagation des ransomwares vers les sauvegardes et garantit la disponibilité d’une copie intacte des données en vue de leur Recovery.
Air gap ransomware protection is typically delivered as a SaaS solution that can protect both on-premises and multi-cloud data. This makes it a convenient and cost-effective way to protect your data from ransomware attacks.
Voici quelques conseils supplémentaires pour mettre en place une protection contre les ransomwares via la technique de l’« air gap » :
- Use a backup solution that supports air gap ransomware protection.
- Ensure that your backup data is stored in a geographically separate location from your production data.
- Encrypt your backup data both at rest and in transit.
- Testez régulièrement votre solution de protection contre les ransomwares de type « air gap » afin de vous assurer qu’elle fonctionne correctement.
- Sensibilisez vos collaborateurs aux ransomwares et expliquez-leur comment s’en protéger.
Vous pouvez contribuer à protéger les données de votre entreprise contre les attaques par ransomware et vous assurer de disposer d’une copie intacte de vos données en vue de la Recovery en cas de sinistre.
Have the Right Cyber Resilience Plan in Place
A comprehensive cyber resilience plan is essential for safeguarding your company’s data across multiple clouds. An effective plan ensures that your data is protected against various risks, including hardware failure, software corruption, human error, and ransomware attacks. Here are some key considerations when developing a robust cyber resilience plan:
- Define clear Recovery Point Objectives (RPO) and Recovery Time Objectives (RTO)
- Choose the proper backup storage
- Implement appropriate retention policies
- Regularly test your plan
- Use an intelligent configuration wizard
- Store backup data off-site
Vous pouvez contribuer à protéger les données de l’entreprise sur plusieurs environnements cloud et vous assurer de pouvoir les récupérer rapidement et facilement en cas de sinistre.
Make Decisions in Partnership with the Broader Business
Making data protection decisions with the broader business ensures a holistic and practical approach to safeguarding your company’s data across multiple clouds. Firstly, confirming that the business understands the risks and costs associated with data loss is crucial. Educating stakeholders about the potential impact of data breaches, regulatory penalties, and reputational damage emphasizes the significance of data protection investments.
Secondly, backup parameters should be selected per compliance regulations and internal practices. Involving the business in decision-making processes around cyber resilience and data protection solutions guarantees alignment with organizational policies and legal requirements. This collaborative approach fosters a culture of shared responsibility for data security.
Lastly, aligning the cyber resilience and data protection solution with the business’s overall goals and objectives ensures these efforts directly contribute to the company’s success. Prioritizing cyber resilience initiatives that support strategic objectives, such as improving customer experience or expanding into new markets, demonstrates the value of data as a strategic asset.
En collaborant avec l’ensemble de l’entreprise, vous pouvez vous assurer que votre stratégie de protection des données est efficace et répond aux besoins de l’organisation. Cela contribuera à protéger les données de votre entreprise contre la perte, le vol et tout accès non autorisé.
Don’t Make Backup an Afterthought
Backups are often an afterthought, done only when necessary. But in today’s digital world, where data is essential to the success of any business, backups should be a critical part of your cyber resilience strategy to ensure business continuity.
La perte de données peut survenir pour diverses raisons, notamment une défaillance matérielle, une corruption de logiciel, une erreur humaine ou une attaque par rançongiciel. Si vous disposez d’une sauvegarde fiable, vous pourrez conserver vos données précieuses et limiter considérablement les temps d’arrêt, ce qui permettra à votre entreprise d’économiser du temps et de l’argent.
To avoid these risks, it’s essential to make data security and protection part of the planning process for all new applications. This includes identifying what data needs to be backed up, how often it is required, and where the backups will be stored. You should also invest in a reliable backup solution designed for hybrid clouds.
Adopter la gestion unifiée
Avoid using many tools and platforms that create overly complex cyber resilience interfaces. A solution that operates through a single-pane-of-glass dashboard protects all your workloads while your data security remains as efficient and comprehensive as possible.
A unified solution provides critical visibility with the ability to manage any data anywhere from one console. You can select SaaS and self-managed solutions if your strategy requires and still enjoy industry-leading technology. You get everything you need to modernize your cloud journey from a single vendor.
Stay Alert with a Multilayered Approach to Detection and Response
A multilayered approach to detection and response is crucial for staying alert to potential threats and safeguarding your company’s data across multiple clouds. This approach involves implementing advanced intelligence, threat detection, and early warning systems to identify and respond to security incidents proactively.
Advanced intelligence gathers and analyzes data from various sources, such as network traffic, endpoint activity, and user behavior, to detect suspicious patterns and activities. Threat detection systems use machine learning and artificial intelligence to identify known and emerging threats, enabling you to take immediate action to mitigate risks. Early warning systems provide real-time alerts and notifications when potential threats are detected, allowing you to respond swiftly and effectively.
By combining these layers of protection, you can stay ahead of potential data breaches and minimize the impact of security incidents. This comprehensive approach enhances your overall security posture and ensures the integrity and confidentiality of your company’s data across multiple cloud environments.
Be Cloud Ready
Être prêt pour le cloud signifie disposer de l’infrastructure, des processus et des compétences nécessaires pour utiliser le cloud computing. Cette préparation est essentielle pour les entreprises qui souhaitent sécuriser leurs données sur plusieurs environnements cloud.
Alors que les entreprises sont confrontées à une croissance rapide du volume de données et à l’évolution constante des technologies, les méthodes de sauvegarde traditionnelles doivent être repensées. Si une entreprise n’est pas prête pour le cloud, ses sauvegardes peuvent ralentir, voire cesser de fonctionner, car elle peine à gérer un volume accru de données, un nombre croissant d’utilisateurs et des environnements de plus en plus diversifiés.
Une solution de cyber-résilience et de protection des données dans le cloud peut aider les entreprises à gagner en agilité et à mieux s’adapter à l’évolution des besoins en matière de données. Grâce à une solution dans le cloud, les entreprises peuvent :
- Adapter facilement leurs sauvegardes
- Sauvegarder les données provenant de plusieurs emplacements
- Protéger les données contre les sinistres
- Récupérer rapidement les données
- Respecter la réglementation
En se préparant au cloud, les entreprises peuvent tirer parti des nombreux avantages du cloud computing et sécuriser leurs données sur plusieurs environnements cloud. Vous n’aurez pas à vous soucier d’adapter la taille de votre infrastructure, car le système de sauvegarde est évolutif. Il s’adapte à l’évolution de vos besoins et est facile à mettre en œuvre. Envisagez une solution de Backup and Recovery SaaS pour protéger vos charges de travail sur site et dans le cloud.
In Summary
Deploying outdated strategies for data protection is an expensive mistake — and it’s not just about minimizing downtime for business continuity. Commvault’s unique platform capabilities are designed to help enterprises reduce costs by simplifying management, optimizing cloud strategies, reducing security risks, and improving business continuity.
With Commvault, you don’t have to sacrifice. With comprehensive coverage across on-prem, multi-cloud, SaaS, and edge data, Commvault Cloud delivers single-solution protection across your entire data estate.
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