The need for secure backup storage

The key role of secure backup storage

At a time when cyber threats such as ransomware and other security incidents are becoming more prevalent, data security is at stake. Malicious actors are constantly developing new tactics to attack even the most secure organisations. In fact, 93% of attacks specifically target backups to prevent successful data recovery. Implementing a storage strategy based on Zero Trust is essential to prevent cyber attacks, but this is not always easy.

Cloud storage to the rescue?

Cloud storage, also known as Storage as a Service (STaaS), has been a preferred storage solution for many organisations for years. It offers on-demand availability, unlimited scalability and numerous built-in security features, making it an attractive choice for backups. However, both large enterprises and SMEs struggle with significant cloud challenges, such as cost control, security and a lack of resources and expertise.

VEEAM Data Cloud Vault: a reliable solution

VEEAM Data Cloud Vault is a fully managed, secure cloud storage resource on Microsoft Azure. It is designed to provide VEEAM Data Platform users with the secure cloud storage they need for their backups, In this way, managing infrastructure and unpredictable cloud cost models is simplified for users. Whether you want to write VEEAM Data Platform backups directly to VEEAM Vault or supplement on-premises storage as part of a 3-2-1-1-0 strategy with replication and/or segmentation.

Some features of VEEAM Data Cloud Vault:

1. Fully managed: No hassle with ongoing maintenance, configuration or integration efforts.
2. Safe: Your data is stored on Zero Trust storage that is always immutable and logically separated from the production environment.
3. Easy: Access and use on-demand, fully managed Azure storage without complex configuration or integration.
4. Predictable: No bill surprises thanks to a flat rate per terabyte (TB) that meets your current and future needs, including API calls, recovery and outbound charges.

With VEEAM Data Cloud Vault, you can easily comply with the 3-2-1-1-0 rule for backups. This means having three copies of your data, on two different storage media, with one copy outside your company, one copy in an offline or immutable (immutable) form, with zero restore failures. VEEAM Data Cloud Vault is readily available through the Azure Marketplace and is built on the Azure Blob Hot-tier, ensuring optimal performance for backup and recovery.