NetApp is updating their ransomware protection solutions. They’ve made some new additions to their Automated Ransomware Protection (ARP) platform to address new attack vectors and improve logic for attack detection, including new methods like partial file encryption. NetApp is claiming a 99% precision in detection of ransomware attacks. They have also announced the availability of their Ransomware Recovery Guarantee for Keystone, their storage-as-a-service offering. These announcements come as part of a larger package including updates to SnapCenter and BlueXP Disaster Recovery.
1:10 – Huawei Developing Magneto Electric Drives
Huawei appears to be chilling in the storage market. Specfically they announced during MWC last week that they are developing a magneto-electric disk for cold storage. The hope is that the product will reduce costs compared to traditional hard drives and tape storage. A rack of the new MED units will have up to 10 pedabytes of storage and consume less than 2 kW of power, which is a 90% reduction from traditional hard disk drives. The MED technology is apparently a first in the industry according to analysts.
Read More: Huawei developing magneto-electric drive for cold storage
5:25 – Ransomware Still Spreads after Lockbit Server Shutdown
LockBit may have been locked out by the federal governement but that isn’t stopping it from spreading. Two days after the takedown of the ransomware crew there were versions of the software being actively used to exploit a ConnectWise vulnerability in the wild. There is some question about whether or not the group doing the exploiting is the actual LockBit crew, as a version of their software was leaked back in 2022 and could be the basis for this latest round of attacks. Researchers are continuing to investigate to ensure proper attribution and also to confirm that LockBit has been truly taken offline.
Read More: Ransomware associated with LockBit still spreading 2 days after server takedown
8:29 – AWS Announces Unrestricted Free Data Transfers
Google can now claim that AWS is just following the cool kids lead. Amazon announced this week that they are also going to allow free unrestricted data transfers between cloud providers. As we discussed back on January 17, the move is designed to spur developers to not feel restricted to a given cloud environement due to egress costs. Analysts also note that the move to abolish data egress fees is in line with the newly adopted European Data Act, which aims to increase competition among providers in Europe.
Read More: AWS follows Google in announcing unrestricted free data transfers to other cloud providers
12:06 – Viavi Acquiring Spirent
Testing firm and Field Day presenter Spirent is being acquired by Viavi Solutions for around $1.2 billion. Spirent is being acquired in an all-cash transaction and is expected to bolster Viavi’s testing labs to provide even better assurance solutions for customers. The move comes as Spirent has seen revenues fall over the past year and UK-based companies being picked up due to weakness in the British pound. Viavi will also receive a $400 million investment from Silver Lake Capital as part of the acquisition.
Read More: Spirent shares jump 60% as it accepts £1bn bid from US rival Viavi
15:33 – Nutanix to Acquire D2iQ
Nutanix has reportedly acquired the some of the assets of D2iQ. The news comes amid reports that the company was shutting down operations and distributing assets to creditors. D2iQ, formerly known as Mesosphere, had previously been eyed by Google back in 2020 and had also recently rejected a buyout offer from Microsoft. Nutanix has also onboarded some former D2iQ employees to help with the transition.
Read More: Nutanix Ushers in a New Era of AI-Powered Modern App Management with Acquisition of D2iQ Platform
18:33 – IBM’s AI-Powered Storage Security
IBM is making their storage software smarter when it comes to ransomware. They’ve added AI enhancements to their FlashCore Modules, which are designed to detect storage anomalies at the block level. This in-line analysis can be used to detect when ransomware attempts to encrypt or destroy data during an attack. They have also made improvements to Storage Defender, a resiliency solution that pulls elements from various offerings to allow for quick detection and streamlined recovery of data should attackers strike.
Read More from The Futurum Group: IBM Doubles Down on AI-Powered Storage Security
23:10 – NetApp Improves their Cybersecurity
NetApp is updating their ransomware protection solutions. They’ve made some new additions to their Automated Ransomware Protection (ARP) platform to address new attack vectors and improve logic for attack detection, including new methods like partial file encryption. NetApp is claiming a 99% precision in detection of ransomware attacks. They have also announced the availability of their Ransomware Recovery Guarantee for Keystone, their storage-as-a-service offering. These announcements come as part of a larger package including updates to SnapCenter and BlueXP Disaster Recovery.
Read More from The Futurum Group: NetApp Bolsters Cybersecurity Posture with Enhanced Solutions
36:20 – The Weeks Ahead
Security Field Day 11 – April 10 – 11
Edge Field Day 3 – May 1 – 2
Mobile Field Day 11 – May 15 – 16
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