Ransomware-proof storage

In this article you will learn about ransomware-proof storage.

Ransomware-proof badge

The ransomware-proof badge applies to Xopero storage cloud and similar S3-compatible object storages with Object Lock for immutability.

Characteristics of ransomware-proof storages

Non-executable backup files

Xopero ONE secures data by compressing, encrypting, and storing it in non-executable formats, preventing ransomware from affecting other files in storage.

Ability to encrypt backups

Your data is encrypted using the AES algorithm, ensuring it's unreadable if it falls into the wrong hands. You can choose the level of encryption to adjust the backup time and device load.

Xopero uses in-flight encryption, ensuring data is encrypted "on the fly" on the device, which means your data remains secured throughout the transfer process. With data already encrypted in storage, Xopero ensures complete safety during the entire backup process.

Learn more about encryption and data security here.

Accessing data in a secure storage

To enhance security, Xopero restricts access to the credential store. Even if the source machine is compromised by ransomware, the credentials remain secure by being stored in a separate location.

Check the Password Manager article to learn more about Xopero ONE in-built credentials manager tool.

Immutable storage

Xopero takes advantage of WORM-compliant storage technology— WORM (write once read many) is a data storage device in which information, once written, cannot be modified. This write protection affords the assurance that the data cannot be tampered with once it is written to the device, excluding the possibility of data loss from human error, computer bugs, or malware.

The comprehensive security suite includes:

Enable Object Lock
Enable versioning
Retention policy configuration

Data stored in WORM storage is considered immutable data— it can be read by authorized users, but the data is protected and cannot be edited, altered, or deleted.

To enable immutable storage for Xopero cloud, please contact us directly.