Overview

Cloudian’s “Lock Ransomware Out, Keep Data Safe” solution leverages their HyperStore S3-compatible object storage with Object Lock (WORM) to provide immutability, scalability, and enterprise-grade security. It integrates seamlessly as a backup target with leading platforms like Veeam, Commvault, Rubrik, and Veritas. By preventing deletion or modification of data during a policy-defined retention period, it ensures ransomware cannot encrypt or corrupt backup copies. Hardened system architecture (HyperStore Shell, disabled root), AES-256 encryption, and extensive compliance certifications (e.g., FIPS 140‑2, SEC 17a‑4(f), NIST 800‑88) make it an airtight, cost-effective data protection layer across on-premises and hybrid-cloud environments.

Features and Capabilities

• Immutable Storage via S3 Object Lock (WORM): Prevents data modification/deletion during retention period—blocks encryption by ransomware.
• Seamless Backup Integration: Works with Veeam (including direct-to-Cloudian in Backup & Replication v12), Commvault, Rubrik, and Veritas.
• Enterprise-grade Hardening: Utilizes HyperStore Shell and RootDisable to lock system-level access.
• Strong Encryption & Secure Access: AES‑256 encryption for data at rest (SSE/SSE‑C), HTTPS for data in transit; supports AD/LDAP and IAM for granular access control.
• Multi-tenancy & QoS: Supports multiple tenants with features like billing, quotas, group IAM, and traffic management.
• Security & Compliance Certifications: Meets standards including FIPS 140‑2, NIST 800‑88, SEC 17a‑4(f), CFTC 1.31(c)-(d), FINRA 4511c, IDW PS 880, and Swiss OR §§ 957ff.
• High Performance & Scalability: Modular, scale-out design ensures fast RPO/RTO; supports direct disk restores for rapid recovery.
• Cost Efficiency: Delivers up to 70% lower cost compared to public cloud and over 30% compared to tape backups.
• Policy-based Replication: Enables cross-site or cloud replication for disaster recovery and data analytics.
• Versioning Support: Offers version-controlled recovery paths, complementing WORM for flexible and resilient data restoration.