Dell Technologies has launched an upgraded version of its PowerProtect Data Manager, enhancing data security through the use of advanced artificial intelligence. This new tool employs machine learning algorithms to identify irregular backup activities that could signal potential cyber threats, significantly improving response times for IT teams dealing with malware and ransomware incidents.
Cyber threats have a notorious reputation for infiltrating backup systems, often remaining undetected for long durations. According to a report from IBM, organizations typically take around 241 days to recognize and manage a data breach. In many cases, this delay results in the restoration of compromised data, causing considerable disruptions to operations.
The PowerProtect Data Manager features an Anomaly Dashboard, allowing IT personnel to efficiently track alerts and isolate potentially corrupted data. This proactive monitoring is essential in combating ransomware, which may encrypt files silently, making detection challenging. Additionally, the software aids in effective data recovery by automatically marking corrupted files, ensuring they are not used as restore points and streamlining the recovery process for uncorrupted versions.
Only 13% of organizations reportedly manage to fully recover their data after ransomware attacks, highlighting the critical need for swift and effective recovery measures. The enhanced capabilities of PowerProtect Data Manager aim to address these challenges by orchestrating recovery processes, thus minimizing the risk of dependency errors during system restoration.