202 Immutability is widely accepted as an essential tool in the fight against ransomware, but organizations need to know the truth — many “immutable” storage solutions have vulnerabilities that can be exploited by attackers to defeat, disable, or otherwise bypass their defenses. Tune in to this eye-opening episode of the Data Protection Gumbo Podcast to hear host Demetrius Malbrogh and Scality Field CTO Candida Valois explain what cybersecurity-conscious organizations should know about both the superpowers and shortcomings of immutable storage. The role of immutable storage in defending against ransomware: Essential but often flawed Getting hit by ransomware is now not an “if” but a “when” scenario for virtually every organization on the planet. In response, companies have invested in a diverse array of data protection solutions. Yet many still find themselves in the position of having to pay ransoms — to the tune of $1.1 billion last year alone, a new record. Today’s organizations understand that immutability is key to restoring data after a ransomware attack. The problem is that some storage solutions claim to be immutable but actually aren’t. A truly immutable backup can make all the difference to your organization. Join the experts to learn: What constitutes true immutability vs. weaker forms that leave data vulnerable? What’s different about S3 object storage compared to traditional “immutable” storage? The effect of AI on the ransomware threatscape and, by extension, storage How to modernize your data protection strategy to close gaps and address evolving threats Listen to the full conversation here. About the Data Protection Gumbo podcast “Gumbo” is a term used to express the myriad Internet of Things (IoT) connected devices, sensors, business applications, social media, images, and videos that our generation is creating which is causing a pot of explosive data growth. This podcast provides listeners with a mix of the latest news, data protection technologies, and interesting facts on topics in the data backup and recovery industry. It will inform, educate, and mobilize the world with millions of chefs who are equipped with the right utensils and ingredients to intelligently understand, store and manage your important data.
