NetApp Cyber Resilience Briefing
Details
Module 1: NetApp Autonomous Ransomware Protection (ARP)
Detect ransomware in real time at the storage layer.
NetApp ARP leverages built‑in ONTAP analytics and machine learning to continuously analyze file system activity and behavioral patterns. By identifying abnormal encryption behavior, mass file changes, or suspicious I/O patterns, ARP provides early detection of ransomware attacks directly where the data lives without relying on agents or external tools.
What the Module covers (Including Live Demo)
- Simulate a ransomware attack, starting with the creation of new files on the system
- Demonstrate encryption of those newly created files to represent malicious activity
- Monitor the NetApp ONTAP system with Autonomous Ransomware Protection (ARP) enabled
- Show how ARP detects abnormal encryption behavior and identifies a security breach
- View detection results and alerts in the NetApp Ransomware Resilience Dashboard
- Review and analyze alerts generated by the ransomware attack
- Acknowledge and mark identified incidents as candidates for recovery
- Navigate to the Recovery Dashboard to initiate recovery planning
- Review available Snapshot copies and identify viable point‑in‑time recovery options
Key Value
- Real‑time ransomware detection at the primary storage layer
- Integrated snapshot protection for rapid point‑in‑time recovery
Module 2: User Behavior & Anomaly Monitoring
Identify insider threats and compromised credentials before damage spreads.
This module focuses on understanding how users interact with data and establishing behavioral baselines across file and object storage. By monitoring access patterns, privilege usage, and data movement, organizations can detect anomalous behavior such as unusual access times, abnormal data volumes, or lateral movement indicative of insider threat or credential compromise.
Key Value
- Behavioral baselining for users and workloads
- Early visibility into insider and identity‑based threats
- Enhanced auditability for security and compliance teams
Module 3: NetApp Cyber Vault (Logical and Physical Isolation)
Ensure immutable, isolated recovery copies that ransomware cannot reach.
NetApp Cyber Vault introduces hardened, isolated storage environments designed to preserve clean, immutable data copies even during an active attack. Using logical or physical isolation techniques, along with multi‑admin verification and immutability controls, Cyber Vault architectures protect recovery data from both malware and malicious insiders.
Key Value
- Immutable, air‑gapped or logically isolated data copies
- Protection against administrative compromise
- Confidence in recovery integrity during worst‑case scenarios
Please contact Dale Darby and John Lochausen for more details