Imagine your entire business grinding to a halt because your critical files are locked—and hackers are demanding a ransom to get them back.
This is ransomware, and it’s one of the biggest cyber threats businesses face today.
Hackers break into your system, encrypt your data, and demand payment (usually in cryptocurrency) for the key to unlock it. Even if you pay, there’s no guarantee you’ll get your data back.
That’s why having a strong backup system is your best safety net.
The Problem? Most Backup Systems Aren’t Good Enough
Backups protect your business, but not all backups are created equal. Many businesses are using outdated technology that won’t hold up against modern ransomware attacks. Here’s why:
Hackers now target backups. They know backups are your last line of defense, so they attack them first. If your system isn’t designed to resist this, you’re left with nothing.
Many backups aren’t encrypted. Without encryption, attackers can tamper with or delete your backup files—yet nearly one-third of businesses don’t encrypt their backups.
Backups fail more often than you think. Many businesses don’t test their backups until disaster strikes. If your backups don’t work when you need them, you could be looking at days (or weeks) of downtime.
How to Protect Your Data
Modern immutable backups are built to withstand ransomware. They can’t be changed or deleted—even by an attacker.
These systems use Zero Trust security, meaning every access request is verified, and permissions are locked down tight. Even if hackers get into your network, they can’t touch your backups.
Ransomware isn’t going away—it’s getting smarter and more aggressive. The time to fix your backup strategy is before you need it.
Are yours up to the task?