Why built-in vs. bolted-on data protection matters

Cybersecurity incidents are the number-one risk businesses are facing in 2024. From data breaches to downtime (and payouts) due to ransomware, the looming threat of a cyberattack has most organizations searching for new security measures to keep data safe.

But this “more is more” approach to data protection creates complications that restrict data flow, hinder innovation, and in the worst cases, expose new vulnerabilities. As cyberattacks become more sophisticated, bolted-on security measures simply slow down—but don’t stop—criminals from accessing your data.

In short, your data storage becomes your last line of defense. That’s why NetApp storage solutions are secure by design, with built-in threat detection, prevention, and recovery.

Comprehensive data security requires layers of protection, from perimeter to application. With typical approaches, each added layer seeks to prevent ransomware from accessing, exploiting, and encrypting company data. But although each bolted-on protection layer puts up a new barrier to break through, it does little to secure the data itself.

By contrast, built-in data protection secures data where it lives—at the storage layer. This means data stays secure whether it’s on premises or in the cloud, so your team can access and use your data wherever it’s needed, without sacrificing security.

Storage designed with security in mind enables:

• More control over where your data is stored and who has access to it
• Encryption for data at rest and in flight
• Automatic threat detection to trigger faster attack responses
• Rapid data and application restoration if an attack occurs

NetApp^® ONTAP^® software creates a more secure, intelligent data infrastructure with comprehensive data management and built-in data protection. ONTAP goes beyond just backing up and storing your data; it takes a proactive role in detecting and reacting to threats.

Using groundbreaking AI and machine-learning technologies, ONTAP analyzes user behavior insights to detect anomalies and block suspicious or malicious actors in real time. Automated attack responses protect data from inside and outside threats and minimize damage and downtime.

If a ransomware attack occurs, data is secured with application-consistent, tamperproof instant backups. You can recover almost immediately with near-instant backup restoration on demand.

And ONTAP integrates with a built-in ecosystem of independent software vendor (ISV) partners, offering additional ransomware protection features like virus detection and user behavior analytics.

NetApp is certified with the strictest security standards—and is the only enterprise storage vendor validated on the NSA’s Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) Components List to store top-secret data.

In an age where cyberattacks are no longer an “if” but a “when,” you need storage you can trust to keep your data safe. NetApp’s built-in security and deeply integrated data protection keep your most critical data secure, helping you protect your brand reputation and build unshakable customer trust.

Learn how NetApp delivers the most secure data storage on the planet.