IBM FlashSystem
Cyber Resilient Storage
Collaboration for Internal Cyber Security and Data Storage: Joint Fight Against Ransomware Threats
In today’s enterprise environment, we see that collaboration between data storage and security functions is not sufficiently aligned to combat the growing ransomware threats. While this lack of cooperation has not caused significant problems in the past, ransomware is at an all-time high and is causing costly problems to companies. Gartner addresses this challenge by defining the term “Cyber Storage” in the 2023 Data Storage Hype Cycle (Gartner: Hype Cycle for Storage and Data Protection Technologies, 2023). Cyber Storage refers to data storage units with specialized capabilities that integrate IT and security disciplines. Gartner predicts that all data storage products will include Cyber Storage capabilities by 2028. (Gartner: Top Trends in Enterprise Data Storage 2023)
Immutability
IBM FlashSystem storage units have long been able to create immutable and unchangeable copies of critical data hosted on the storage unit according to defined policies, and to provide fast, reliable access to these copies when needed (IBM Safeguarded Copy). This secure copy feature on the data storage unit, when associated with IBM’s automation tools, creates application-consistent, undeletable/unchangeable copies of critical virtual servers and databases.
Cyber Vault / Clean Room
With IBM Safeguarded Copy, immutable copies are opened in an isolated environment (clean room) and the data consistency is verified using advanced scanning methods. If desired, a verified copy of the critical system for the desired moment is kept ready in an isolated environment for rapid access.
SIEM Integration
When IBM FlashSystem storage units are integrated with IBM QRadar SIEM security software, If the SIEM application sees a suspicious activity on monitored network, systems or devices, it asks the IBM FlashSystem to rapidly create an “emergency copy” for critical data without waiting for the scheduled copy time. This allows for access to the more recent emergency copy rather than going to the previous scheduled copy in case of a potential disaster.
All of these features are available in IBM FlashSystem storage units. At Istanbul Pazarlama, with our experienced team in IBM Storage and cyber resilience solutions, we are ready to provide solutions tailored to your needs