Intelligent CXO Issue 39 | Page 13

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4 URGENT REASONS WHY YOU NEED TO HARDEN YOUR STORAGE & BACKUPS TODAY

1 . The Effects Of A Successful Ransomware Attack On A Storage Or Backup System Would Be Devastating
The impact of a compromised storage or backup system is significantly greater than any other IT system . This is because a compromise of a single storage array can bring down thousands of servers .
The most common type of risks include :
insecure network settings , unaddressed CVEs , access rights issues ( over exposure ), insecure user management & authentication , and insufficient logging & auditing
3 . Ransomware Is Now Targeting Storage & Backup Systems
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Furthermore , while recovery of an individual server is relatively straightforward , recovery of a storage array is a complete unknown to many CISOs .
2 . Storage & Backup Systems Are Vulnerable
An enterprise storage & backup device has on average 14 security risks , of which 3 are critical risk .
93 % of cyberattacks target backup and storage systems to force ransom payment , and are successful in debilitating their victims ’ ability to recover in 75 % of those events .
4 . Auditors , Regulators & Industry Standards Are Now Taking A Much Closer Look at The Security Of Storage & Backup Systems x
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