Node4 and Elastio partner to enhance ransomware protection

Tue 20 Aug 2024

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Cloud-led digital transformation Managed Services Provider (MSP), Node4, has entered into a strategic partnership with cybersecurity firm Elastio.

The collaboration aims to improve ransomware protection for Node4’s clients by enhancing the integrity of Veeam recovery points and reducing both data loss and downtime following an attack.

As modern ransomware threats become increasingly sophisticated, traditional backup solutions may inadvertently back up compromised data, leaving businesses exposed. The Node4-Elastio partnership addresses this challenge by enabling continuous checks on the integrity of Veeam backups. This approach helps ensure breaches are detected early, allowing for recovery from clean, uncompromised data.

“Ransomware is a scourge that is not going away any time soon, and we are seeing increasingly sophisticated threat actors use tactics to compromise backups. The new standard has to be for businesses to not only be prepared for disaster recovery, but for cyber recovery. That means ensuring that your backups are clean and recoverable,” said Najaf Husain, CEO at Elastio.

Elastio’s RansomwareIQ AI/ML engine provides advanced file-level inspections on Veeam backups, detecting ransomware encryption that may evade other solutions with 99.99% accuracy. In the event of an attack, it automatically directs users to a clean recovery point, streamlining business continuity.

Chief Technology & Strategy Officer at Node4, Mark Skelton, highlighted the significance of robust cybersecurity measures.

“In today’s digital age, effective and reliable backups are crucial for business continuity. Our partnership with Elastio ensures that our clients not only have state-of-the-art backup solutions but also the assurance that these backups are uncompromised by ransomware,” said Skelton.

The collaboration also enhances Node4’s N4Backup Veeam Cloud Connect solution, enriching its offerings to businesses using Veeam Backup and Recovery software. This initiative aligns with Node4’s broader commitment to delivering comprehensive, end-to-end services that support UK businesses in transitioning to secure, cloud-based infrastructures.