Data security is in NetApp’s DNA. We understand that data is the lifeblood of organizations, driving decision making, innovation, and competitive advantage. However, as cyberthreats grow increasingly sophisticated, protecting this invaluable asset has never been more challenging. Cyber resilience—the ability to anticipate, withstand, and recover from cyber incidents—is now a business imperative that should include the storage layer.  

Many organizations focus on securing networks, endpoints, and applications, but one often overlooked yet foundational element is the storage layer. At NetApp, we believe that embedding security at the storage layer is essential for achieving true cyber resilience. We’re excited to showcase our industry-leading solutions in booth #259 at the RSA Conference (RSAC) 2025 (San Francisco, April 28-May 1), the largest security conference on the planet. Set up a meeting to learn why NetApp is the most secure storage on the planet.   

Security teams must recognize the crucial role that storage plays in their organization’s security posture. Too often, storage is a blind spot in cybersecurity strategies, leaving sensitive data vulnerable to attacks. By partnering with storage administrators and leveraging NetApp® secure storage solutions, security teams can eliminate this blind spot and strengthen their overall resilience.  
  
Storage administrators are tasked with data protection, availability, integrity, and performance—responsibilities that are vital to business operations. NetApp storage is designed with cutting-edge technology to meet these needs while embedding security features such as real-time ransomware threat detection and response, SIEM integration, data classification, malicious file blocking, MFA/MVA, encryption, and immutable Snapshot™ copies. These built-in capabilities protect data at the storage layer, where it resides, providing a foundational defense against ransomware, data breaches, and insider threats. For storage administrators, this means not only meeting operational goals but also contributing to the organization’s security objectives—a dual role that is increasingly crucial in today’s digital environment.  
 

However, security teams often focus on protecting networks, endpoints, and applications, overlooking the storage layer; or they consider the storage layer as a backup mechanism only. This narrow focus can create a dangerous blind spot. Cybercriminals frequently target storage systems, especially backups, to maximize disruption and extract ransoms. A 2024 industry report revealed that ransomware attacks on storage and backup systems have increased by 30% in the previous year, with attackers exploiting vulnerabilities in unsecured storage to encrypt or exfiltrate data. By integrating storage into their security posture, security teams can mount a comprehensive defense that protects data at every level.  
  
Collaboration between storage administrators and security teams is key to addressing this blind spot. Storage administrators bring deep knowledge of data management and infrastructure, while security teams offer expertise in threat detection and mitigation. Together, they can implement a holistic security strategy that leverages the built-in capabilities of NetApp appliances.     

Our presence at the RSA Conference (RSAC) 2025 underscores our commitment to bridging this gap. From April 28 through May1, we invite security teams to visit us in booth #259 and schedule a meeting with our security experts.  We will also have a theater presentation to showcase our built-in, AI-powered ransomware protection.   

The storage layer is no longer just an operational concern—it’s a security imperative. By removing the blind spot of storage from your security posture, security teams, together with storage administrators, can safeguard your critical data and enhance organizational resilience. Join us at RSAC 2025 to see how we’re redefining secure storage for a safer future.  

Set up a meeting with NetApp security experts to learn why NetApp is the most secure storage on the planet.  

RSA Conference 2025, April 28-May 1, Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA   

NetApp Booth #259