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94% of IT leaders rely on immutable storage to protect data as ransomware attacks skyrocketMore organizations should consider "true" immutability as part of their cybersecurity strategy SAN FRANCISCO, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Scality, a global leader in reliable, secure and sustainable data storage software, today announced the results of a survey of 500 IT decision-makers across France, Germany, the U.K. and the U.S. to gain insight into the role immutable data storage plays in an organization's overall cybersecurity strategy. Key findings reveal:
Results from the independent survey by Vanson Bourne demonstrate that IT leaders consider immutable storage as a must-have in the fight against cyberattacks. Ransomware threats are now understood by organizations to be inevitable. Reports show 1 in 4 organizations that pay a ransom never get their data back, and just 16% are able to recover without paying a ransom[1]. This reinforces the role immutable data storage plays as an essential last line of defense within a cybersecurity toolkit. With immutable storage, data cannot be deleted or modified once written, increasing data safety and ensuring organizations have the power to restore data with 100% accuracy in the event of a breach. Survey insights: Vertical market and regional nuances Vertical market:
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Dave Russell, VP of enterprise strategy at Veeam Software: "Widespread deployment of immutable storage reinforces an increased awareness of the critical role secure backup plays as an active defense against cyberattacks, specifically coupled with immutable backup data. Veeam believes that achieving Zero Trust Data Resilience with immutable storage implementations — that are indeed truly immutable — is a great opportunity for IT leaders to reduce the risk of growing data security threats and improve their overall cyber resilience." Does traditional immutable storage still leave a window of exposure? The survey reveals the criticality of immutable storage at a time of evolving industry dialogue about data cybersecurity best practices and technologies. But it's important to note that not all immutability is created equal — some forms still leave a window of exposure. Unlike forms of immutability enabled by traditional solutions (such as NAS/file system snapshots, dedupe appliances, Linux-hardened repositories or tape), true object storage solutions are inherently immutable at the core architecture level. The system implements proper protocols and true object storage semantics to preserve data in its original form the very moment it is written — which is not the case for other immutable solutions that can introduce time elays before data is immutable. Each object, even those written nanoseconds apart, can never be overwritten, deleted, or modified. This architectural reinforcement provides a crucial last line of defense against ransomware attackers' attempts to encrypt data and extort victims. Read our blog for the immutable storage checklist and learn what key criteria IT practitioners should look for to assure "true immutability" in a storage solution for increased ransomware protection. Paul Speciale, CMO, Scality: "Immutable data storage is an insurance policy against ransomware. While the survey data shows IT leaders resoundingly agree that immutability is a cornerstone of cybersecurity strategy, 31% still did not report it as essential. Here's the reality: Being able to restore quickly from an immutable backup means the difference between a successful and unsuccessful ransomware attack. Without storage that's truly immutable, you're vulnerable to cybercriminals' demands. The perception among some respondents that it's not essential to cybersecurity is misguided and represents an opportunity to shift more IT leaders towards achieving a modern, inherently immutable object storage solution as a much-needed last line of defense to keep data locked and immune to ransomware exfiltration, modification or destruction." The survey was recently conducted by global technology market research firm Vanson Bourne across several industries, including manufacturing, telecom, professional services, financial services, and retail. Respondents were asked: "Is immutable data storage an essential element of your organization's corporate cybersecurity strategy?" To qualify, each respondent carried a manager or above title in an enterprise-sized commercial organization with over 1,000 employees and is primarily employed in the IT function. Key findings in the U.S.:
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