Partner POV | Why the World's Most Sensitive Data is Protected by NetApp

This article was written by Kevin Hastcoat, a NetApp solution architect focused on cyber resilience, and was contributed for publication by our partner, NetApp.

Ransomware was long perceived as a victimless crime. While attacks on an organization's data led to unplanned downtime and unpredictable expenses, the organizations themselves took the bulk of the damage.

But as data fuels more and more critical industries like healthcare, government, and infrastructure, unplanned downtime can have more serious, long-term consequences. As we recently saw during the largest IT outage in history, the inability to access high-priority data in critical moments can ground flights, halt hospitals, and disrupt everything from banking to broadcasting.

The more we depend on data, the more a loss will cost us — and not just monetarily. Studies have revealed the average data breach can cost organizations $5 million USD or more, but the real-world consequences and loss of customer trust make that expense even higher.

Maintaining secure, resilient data requires an intelligent data infrastructure. That's why the most sensitive data in the world is stored on NetApp.

Providing More Attack Coverage with Zero Trust

Ransomware attacks are no longer a matter of if, but when. As organizations' employees and users become more dispersed, business-critical data needs to be able to flow freely from edge to core to cloud. While greater data availability opens new doors for productivity and innovation, it also creates new opportunities for cybercriminals to attack.

This ever-growing attack landscape makes it difficult to keep data protected via secure networks and devices. Instead, data needs to be secured right where it lives — at the storage layer.

NetApp uses a Zero Trust security model to keep data secured even as it moves between people, devices, and networks. A Zero Trust architecture uses continuous monitoring, identity-centric access controls, and behavioral analytics to identify threats quickly and proactively, enabling an intelligent data infrastructure that both enhances innovation while remaining ransom-resilient.

NetApp Offers the Most Secure Data Storage on the Planet

NetApp is certified with the strictest security standards — including being the first and only enterprise storage vendor on the NSA's Commercial Solutions for Classified Components List — making it the most trusted enterprise storage validated for top-secret data.

NetApp is also validated by:

• DoD Approved Product List
• Common Criteria Certification
• NIST Certification 

NetApp's built-in — not bolted-on — approach to data security is why it's trusted to manage and store some of the world's most sensitive data, including the 1.4 million endpoints across the U.S. Army's global infrastructure.

Data Security is a Team Sport

Resilience is not a solo endeavor; it's a collective effort that requires both proactive offense and strategic defense. While additional security measures can deter threats, the core of your data's safety lies in storage that's inherently secure. NetApp's intelligent data infrastructure is designed to detect threats early and deliver unparalleled confidence in the face of a breach, ensuring that your data is not just managed, but truly resilient as cyber landscapes evolve.

To witness the power of collaboration in action, check out this enlightening panel discussion featuring experts from the Department of Defense, GDIT, and IBM Cloud. They share their experiences and insights on how partnering with NetApp has fortified their data protection strategies against ransomware and data loss.

In this digital age, where data is both currency and commodity, NetApp stands as the guardian of the world's most sensitive information. Our commitment to security is unwavering, our technology is unmatched, and our partnerships are strong. When you partner with NetApp, you are not just adopting a data storage solution; you're enlisting a comprehensive security ally that is equipped for today's challenges and tomorrow's unknowns.