Ransomware-proof storage
In this article you will learn about ransomware-proof storage.
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The ransomware-proof badge applies to GitProtect storage cloud and similar S3-compatible object storages with Object Lock for immutability.
Characteristics of ransomware-proof storages
Non-executable backup files
GitProtect secures data by compressing, encrypting, and storing it in non-executable formats, preventing ransomware from affecting other files in storage.
Ability to encrypt backups
Your data is encrypted using the AES algorithm, ensuring it's unreadable if it falls into the wrong hands. You can choose the level of encryption to adjust the backup time and device load.
GitProtect uses in-flight encryption, ensuring data is encrypted "on the fly" on the device, which means your data remains secured throughout the transfer process. With data already encrypted in storage, GitProtect ensures complete safety during the entire backup process.
Accessing data in a secure storage
To enhance security, GitProtect restricts access to the credential store. Even if the source machine is compromised by ransomware, the credentials remain secure by being stored in a separate location.
Immutable storage
GitProtect takes advantage of WORM-compliant storage technology — WORM (write once read many) is a data storage device in which information, once written, cannot be modified. This write protection affords the assurance that the data cannot be tampered with once it is written to the device, excluding the possibility of data loss from human error, computer bugs, or malware.
The comprehensive security suite includes:
Data stored in WORM storage is considered immutable data— it can be read by authorized users, but the data is protected and cannot be edited, altered, or deleted.
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