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The Illusion of Ransomware Protection: Why a Last Line of Defense is Essential

Written by Mike McKeen | Mar 26, 2024 5:25:48 PM

In the world of cybersecurity, the threat of ransomware looms large. Despite the best efforts of organizations to prevent attacks, the reality is that no system is foolproof. Hackers are constantly evolving their tactics, and it’s only a matter of time before even the most secure systems are breached.

This is where the concept of ransomware protection comes into play. Many companies invest heavily in security measures to prevent ransomware attacks, such as firewalls, antivirus software, and employee training. While these measures are important and necessary, they likely only delay your systems from being compromised. The truth is, everyone is going to get hit by ransomware at some point. It’s not a matter of if, but when.

So, what can companies do to protect themselves in the event of a ransomware attack? This is what we refer to as the last line of defense. The last line of defense consists of two critical elements:

  1. Ensuring that your golden copy and high-value data are protected so access rights are impenetrable from both, inside and outside sources.
  2. Should you encounter infiltration in your production or backup environment, your golden copy can be deployed in an efficient, data integris and timely manner.

When environments get compromised in which your production and backup data are encrypted, typical backup restore models of today are not effective. They don't provide the last line of defense to protect your golden copy and high-value data from current and forthcoming threats.

Having a last line of defense in place protects your data and your business, resulting in your peace of mind. You can go through your day, focusing on what is most important, knowing that no matter what happens, your data is integris and your business is safe. Harbor Technologies has a proven solution that is far more cost-effective than paying a ransom that also protects your business reputation.

While there is no such thing as foolproof ransomware protection, there is a way to prevent having to make a ransom payment. Deploying a last line of defense with Harbor Technologies ensures your data is secure, integris, and accessible.