Immutable Storage

Immutable Storage

Immutable storage is a type of data storage that cannot be modified or deleted once it is written. This makes it a valuable tool for organizations that need to protect their data from unauthorized access or
modification. In today‘s era, where cyberattacks are becoming increasingly common, immutable storage is an essential tool for organizations of all sizes There are several reasons why organizations need immutable storage:
Immutable storage protects data from ransomware, insider threats, and regulatory compliance.
Immutable storage cannot be modified or deleted once it is written, making it resistant to ransomware.
Immutable storage can help organizations meet regulatory requirements by providing a secure way to store sensitive data.

Most common challenges faced by organizations which are causing struggles are as follows:

Management
Challenges

Backups as a prime target of ransomware attacks
Managing multiple tapes for long term retention can be challenging
Ensuring proper backup strategy and cybersecurity protocols.

Technical
Challenges

Traditional NAS storages lack protection against ransomware attacks
Backup restore performance is a challenge with traditional backup storage
Backup restore performance is a challenge with traditional backup storage.

Compliance
Challenges

Ensuring compliance with data protection and cybersecurity regulations
Securely managing and storing sensitive data in backups
Demonstrating data integrity and protection to regulatory authorities.

Business
Risks

Increased risk of data loss and business disruptions due to ransomware attacks
Potential financial losses from data breaches and ransom payments
Damage to reputation and customer trust in the event of data loss or breaches.

WORM (Write Once Read Many) architecture

This makes data immutable, meaning that it cannot be modified or deleted. This makes it resistant to ransomware attacks

Landing Zone/Performance tier

This is a disk-cache landing zone that provides fast backup and restore performance for the most recent data

Retention tier

This is a long-term retention repository that is air-gapped and non-network facing. This makes it a secure location for storing backups that are not frequently accessed

3x faster backups, 20x faster Restores than dedupe appliances

This means that Exagrid Immutable Storage can backup and restore data much faster than traditional backup systems

Fixed Backup Window

This ensures that backups are always completed within a specific time window, even as data grows

Scale up to 2.7PB

This means that Exagrid Immutable Storage can scale to meet the needs of even the largest organizations

Immutable Storage