The importance of end-to-end immutability in your backup strategy

1. Introduction to Immutability and Ransomware Resilience

• The growing threat of ransomware and why traditional backup methods are no longer enough. Attackers increasingly target backup data, making immutability essential.
• What is immutability?
  • A clear explanation of how immutability ensures backup files cannot be changed, deleted, or encrypted for a set period, even by administrators or attackers.
  • The importance of immutability for compliance, business continuity, and cyber insurance.

2. The Double Immutability Advantage: Offsite and On-Premises Protection

Offsite Immutability with Covenco

• Air-gapped, fully managed backups designed to provide robust disaster recovery.
• Protecting cloud workloads in Azure and AWS by storing backups in independent, immutable repositories, safeguarding your cloud data from attacks and accidental deletion.

On-Premises Immutability with Object First Ootbi

• Fast local restores with secure, out-of-the-box immutable storage for Veeam, easy to deploy without specialised security knowledge.
• How Ootbi prevents ransomware encryption and accidental deletion:
  • Using native S3 Object Lock to block unauthorised changes or deletions, even from internal users.
  • Employing zero-access-to-root and zero trust principles for maximum security.
  • Suitable for businesses of all sizes, offering instant recovery and seamless integration with Veeam.

3. Updates on Veeam v13: Latest Security and Immutability Features

• The newest security enhancements in Veeam v13, including simplified system requirements and stronger protection capabilities.
• Introduction of Linux-based immutable repository options:
  • Hardened Linux repositories that provide comprehensive ransomware protection.
  • Improved immutability management with flexible retention periods.
• Enhanced automation and policy-driven immutability to reduce management effort and improve reliability.

4. Live Q&A and Next Steps

• An opportunity to ask your questions directly to experts from Covenco, Veeam, and Object First.
• Practical advice on creating your own immutability-first backup strategy, including how to assess your current setup and plan next steps.
• Option to book a personalised immutability assessment or demonstration.

Key Takeaways

• Immutability is vital for protecting data against ransomware and ensuring reliable recovery.
• Combining offsite and on-premises immutability delivers strong, layered protection.
• Veeam v13 and partner solutions make it easy for IT teams to implement effective immutability policies.

Get your questions answered by Covenco, Veeam, and Object First experts.