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• Cloud : A great additional resource for resiliency against ransomware . For one , it ’ s a different file system and , secondly , it is authenticated differently
• Rotating hard drives ( rotating media ): Offline when not being written to or read from
4 . Leverage different file systems for backup storage : Having different protocols involved can be another way to prepare for a ransomware attack . It ’ s imperative that users add backups on storage that require different authentication .
5 . Achieve complete visibility of your IT infrastructure : One of the biggest fears of ransomware is the possibility that it may propagate to other systems . Gaining visibility into potential activity is a massive valueadd . An Availability solution should have a pre-defined alarm that will trigger if there are a lot of writes and high processor utilisation , which is a typical ransomware pattern .
6 . Let the Backup Copy Job do the work for you : The Backup Copy Job is a great mechanism to have to create restore points on different storage and with different retention
Ransomware ’ s notoriety is not a surprise , considering its ability to evolve and surpass traditional data protection solutions . rules than the regular backup job . When the previous points are incorporated , the Backup Copy Job can be a valuable mechanism in a ransomware situation because there are different restore points in use with the Backup Copy Job . However , with the Backup Copy Job being a VBK file , it can also get infected with ransomware unless the copy is in a cloud , on tape or air-gapped .
7 . Educate all employees on ransomware not just your IT staff : Social engineering and phishing schemes are effective when companies do not educate employees on the dangers of ransomware nor the specific activities that leave the company vulnerable . Establish a strong source of education , communication and support to ensure the entire company is equipped to avoid propagating a ransomware attack . u
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