Ransomware is Here to Stay: Tips & Tactics for Your Best Defense Against Attacks

As an organization grows the number of use cases the data center needs to support increases with it. What starts out as a NAS for file sharing, moves to a SAN for database applications, and then storage for data protection. As the organization hits full stride it might look at arching to limit growth and a mobility solution to support a distributed workforce. The problem is each one of these storage types are silo’ed and have to be implemented, operated and maintained separately. As a result, storage ends up consuming a large chunk of the IT budget.

We’ve all seen the headlines, “Ransomware Attack Holds Company Hostage” or similar. The reality today is being attacked by ransomware is among the most devastating cybercriminal threats out there. American companies were projected to pay over $1 billion in ransomware payments in 2016 alone, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

Join Gary Watson, Nexsan Founder and CTO for an overview of Nexsan’s UnityTM, the first unified storage platform that combines enterprise NAS and high performance block storage, PLUS some very unique mobility, archive and multi-site synchronization. Unity’s fully integrated private cloud with intelligent, patented software enhances enterprise-class unified storage with Enterprise File Sync & Share (EFSS), Mobile Access, Multi-site Sync, and a Secure Active Archive client in a simple to manage and cost-efficient system that is fully compliant with security protocols. This unique solution combines all this functionality into a single product, at a single price, allowing organizations to have less to manage and lower overall costs.

Gary Watson, Founder and CTO, demonstrates Unity from set up to end user.

In this ChalkTalk Video George Crump and Gary Watson discuss how Nexsan’s Unity Storage System can merge all of these different storage systems into a single storage array.

In the previous year, various organizations have been plagued by ransomware attacks which have brought devastating consequences on industries. Ransomware is a type of malicious computer virus designed by cybercriminals to immobilize users from accessing their systems by encrypting their infected data, until a ransom is paid. What is even more alarming is not just the rapid proliferation of this extortionate hacking, but its relentless evolution putting larger and more profitable businesses and institutions in great ordeal.

Recent surveys also show that these ransomware attacks will continue to grow as cybercriminals are getting more aggressive in developing new and sophisticated threats. Thus, it is imperative for companies to remain vigilant and proactive in setting up new security and back-up mechanisms that can easily detect and prevent these attacks. It also pays to reassess their policies and procedures in place to fend off regulatory and operational risks.

In this Webcast, a panel of distinguished professionals and thought leaders assembled by The Knowledge Group will provide the audience with an overview of the latest trends and critical issues with respect to the increasing risks brought by ransomware. Speakers will also share helpful insights and practical tips on how to develop best defense strategies against ransomware attacks.

Some of the major topics that will be covered in this course are:

Ransomware – An Overview

Recent and Notable Ransomware Incidents

Legal and Operational Risks

Latest Trends and Developments

Ransomware Detection and Protection

Best Defense Strategies and Practices

Nexsan® company has been at the forefront in developing world-class storage technologies that are focused on the critical needs of their customers for over 18 years. Here's Regional Sales Manager Mike McDermott talking about how Nexsan provides storage solutions for the NFL and why Nexsan fits well in media and entertainment.

Nexsan has been at the forefront in developing world-class storage technologies that are focused on the critical needs of their customers for over 18 years. Here's Regional Sales Manager Mike McDermott taking you through the reintroduction of The BEAST for cost effective storage.

Nexsan® has been at the forefront in developing world-class storage technologies that are focused on the critical needs of their customers for over 18 years. Here's Regional Sales Manager Mike McDermott taking you through their products at NAB and how they fit for media and entertainment storage and workflows.

What’s your confidence in your ransomware recovery strategy? You just can’t rely on the traditional ways of backing up your data to protect you from ransomware attacks. You need to be sure that everything you do protects the data, the finances, and your organization’s reputation. Learn more about best practices for ransomware hygiene and the foolproof way to be up and running with all of your data in a matter of minutes.

Gary Watson, Nexsan’s founder, talks about Flash storage in the market.

If you are evaluating enterprise storage, you should definitely be looking at the revolutionary Nexsan Unity.
Discover how a leader in unified storage delivers so much more with insight into the modern storage market!

· Scalability, Simplicity and Flexibility
· Your own Private Cloud
· Enterprise File Sync & Share (EFSS)
· Multi-site Sync
· Secure Archive client
· Cut costs by streamlining:
-- Utilize built in file transfers
-- Eliminate VPN
-- Secure access anywhere, anytime

If you are thinking about a reboot of your primary storage, this webinar is for you. There are multiple ways to address storing, protecting and sharing your data while keeping it secure and private. This usually requires several disparate systems to manage. Storage Switzerland’s George Crump and Nexsan’s Gary Watson discuss some of the new trends with modern storage. You will learn more about features that are now available beyond the flash and hybrid solutions.

What if you could meet other organizational needs with your primary storage solution? IT professionals can now find integrated solutions (one solution) that can solve many of today’s challenges of shadow IT, users who need easy, but secure access to data, multi-site synchronization and secure archive. Watch Storage Refresh? 3 Capabilities Primary Storage Must Have (but probably doesn't).

Learn more about the exciting new Unity hyper-unified storage filer with embedded enterprise file sync & share, multi-site sync, and optional active archive. Lean more about giving employees the mobility they need with the security to protect data and eliminate the Shadow IT risks.

Scott Lowe from ActualTech Media interviews Gary Watson about the new and improved BEAST. Learn more about the cost effective, high capacity, high density data storage that is proven in the market.

Every day we access our email on multiple devices while we are in the office, at home, or traveling. Why shouldn’t your data that you need to do your job be that easily accessible to you? With Nexsan Unity, you get unified storage plus utilizing a patented private cloud. With Unity you get five ways to securely access your data without VPN. Now you can work anywhere, anytime for any device while IT still maintains the security and privacy of the data.

Are there workers in your organization that are using Box or Dropbox with or perhaps without IT and company approval? Are you looking the other way because you don’t have a sanctioned way for file sharing and collaboration that will pass the security sniff test?

You need to look at Nexsan Unity.

Nexsan Unity starts as unified storage, but adds a big plus: file sync and share, not only for workers on the LAN, but also mobile users:

- iOS and Android support allows users the ability view, edit, and upload documents from their mobile device
- No VPN required, allowing access from anywhere the user needs
- Easily transfer large files by sending links so you don’t have to worry about email file size limits
- A completely private cloud insures privacy and security
- No data is stored in the cloud as Unity has a peer-to-peer encrypted connection to devices
- All data remains under the control of corporate IT

Listen in and hear Gary Watson, Founder and Chief Evangelist, on our webinar to learn the five ways to provide your users access to their corporate data securely.

Ransomware is the number one threat to an organization's data. These malware programs infiltrate an organization and encrypt every file they can access. The only way to unencrypt the data is pay a fee to the malware creator. Hence the title ransomware. Studies indicate that malware infected as many as 70 percent of businesses just this year!

The problem is most of the recommended ransomware protection strategies are not able to protect an organization from this type of attack. In this live webinar join experts from Storage Switzerland and Nexsan as we discuss the five reasons you are not as protected from a ransomware attack as you think you are. More importantly learn how to create rock solid protection from any kind of ransomware attack.