Protezione da Ransomware

Definizione di protezione dal ransomware

La protezione da ransomware è il processo di prevenzione del verificarsi di un evento ransomwaree/o di mitigazione del rischio di un attacco riuscito. Le minacce informatiche sotto forma di ransomware si sono intensificate per sfruttare le lacune di sicurezza introdotte dal lavoro a distanza, dal telelavoro (WFH) e dalla didattica a distanza. Le minacce ransomware e la criminalità informatica costituiscono un business della criminalità organizzata che vale miliardi di dollari. Le aziende devono considerare questa gravissima minaccia come una priorità assoluta prima che sia troppo tardi.

La protezione dal ransomware fornisce alle potenziali vittime di queste pericolose minacce gli strumenti necessari per respingere le minacce informatiche volte a dirottare i loro server e i loro dati. Siate proattivi e implementate strategie di protezione e Readiness al ransomware per evitare eventi costosi, paralizzanti per l’azienda e dannosi.

Che cos’è la protezione dal ransomware?

As the name implies, le minacce 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 le minacce 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 protezione dei dati dedicata, pensata proprio per la Readiness del 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 approccio basato sul cloud alla protezione dal 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.

Che cos’è la protezione dal ransomware e come funziona?

A volte, le soluzioni più efficaci sono quelle più semplici. Sebbene complessa nella sua struttura interna, la protezione dal ransomware rappresenta un approccio semplice a un problema complesso che coinvolge la sicurezza informatica, il backup su cloud e il Recovery. Come osservato in precedenza, la strada giusta per prevenire gli attacchi ransomware consiste nel mettere i dati fuori dalla portata dei criminali informatici. Le soluzioni di protezione dei dati basate sul cloud forniscono un “air gap” virtuale sia per le operazioni di backup che per quelle di Recovery.

Backups data copies are stored in posizioni isolate e immutabili – 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.
• Prevenire gli attacchi: le misure proattive comprendono la sicurezza, i controlli di accesso e l’autenticazione degli utenti per proteggere i dati dagli attacchi.
• Monitoraggio dell’ambiente: monitoraggio regolare delle anomalie per il rilevamento tempestivo degli attacchi, riducendone l’impatto.
• Ripristino dei dati: implementare funzionalità di ripristino dei dati affidabili e rapide per riprendere rapidamente le normali operazioni aziendali.
• Verifica del piano: effettuare test frequenti per verificare il rispetto degli SLA predefiniti per i dati e le applicazioni ad alta priorità.
• Formazione proattiva: le minacce ransomware utilizzano il phishing e l’ingegneria sociale per penetrare negli obiettivi prescelti. Le aziende devono fornire a tutti i dipendenti una formazione regolare sulla natura, i pericoli e le modalità di contrasto del ransomware.

Perché è importante la protezione dal ransomware?

The number of le minacce 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.

Vantaggi della protezione dal ransomware

Digital data and applications are the drivers of business growth. Proteggere i carichi di lavoro critici per l’azienda dal 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.

Casi d’uso comuni per la protezione dal ransomware

Organizations of all sizes need protection against le minacce ransomware. Proper data protection allows customers to deploy solutions in contesti d’uso quotidiani:

• 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

Commvault offre protezione contro il 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.