{"id":39208,"date":"2025-06-07T12:15:50","date_gmt":"2025-06-07T12:15:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ramsdata.com.pl\/how-to-effectively-protect-backups-8-key-practices-according-to-opswat\/"},"modified":"2025-06-07T12:15:50","modified_gmt":"2025-06-07T12:15:50","slug":"how-to-effectively-protect-backups-8-key-practices-according-to-opswat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ramsdata.com.pl\/en\/how-to-effectively-protect-backups-8-key-practices-according-to-opswat\/","title":{"rendered":"How to effectively protect backups: 8 key practices according to OPSWAT"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"826\">Today&#8217;s cyber attacks are not only hitting operational data, but also increasingly targeting backup systems. In an era of ransomware and advanced threats, traditional backups are no longer a sufficient form of security. To achieve true resilience against cyber attacks, organizations must implement a modern, multi-layered strategy, as proposed by <strong data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"770\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ramsdata.com.pl\/opswat\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"768\">OPSWAT<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; a leader in comprehensive data security.  <\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"852\">Key findings<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"1334\">\n<li data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"950\">\n<p data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"950\">Classic backups do not detect hidden threats &#8211; they may contain malicious files and exploits.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"1017\">\n<p data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"1017\">The 3-2-1-1-0 model is the current standard for cyber-resistance in backup.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1108\">\n<p data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1108\">Multi-layer scanning, sandboxing and CDR eliminate malicious code from backups.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1197\">\n<p data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1197\">Regular verification and rapid analysis of changes in backups minimize the risk of failure.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1334\">\n<p data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1334\">The integrated approach offered by <strong data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1284\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ramsdata.com.pl\/opswat\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1282\">OPSWAT<\/a><\/strong> guarantees a secure data recovery process.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1350\">Table of contents<\/h2>\n<ol data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1639\">\n<li data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1411\">\n<p data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1411\">Why classic backup protection is no longer enough<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1462\">\n<p data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1462\">New safety standard: the 3-2-1-1-0 model<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1512\">\n<p data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1512\">Multi-layer scanning and threat analysis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1574\">\n<p data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1574\">Advanced backup security technologies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1623\">\n<p data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1623\">OPSWAT and resilience to modern cyber attacks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1639\">\n<p data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1639\">Summary<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1698\">Why classic backup protection is no longer enough<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"2163\">Traditional backup strategies focus on data availability and integrity, overlooking aspects of threats hidden in files. Malware hidden in archives, modified metadata, zero-day exploits &#8211; all of these can reside in a backup and go unnoticed until the data is restored. Restoring such copies results in reinfection and extended downtime. Without additional layers of security, <strong data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2145\">backup protection<\/strong> is illusory.   <\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2213\">New safety standard: the 3-2-1-1-0 model<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2215\" data-end=\"2304\">In response to growing threats, an improved backup principle has been developed &#8211; the 3-2-1-1-0 model:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2536\">\n<li data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2349\">\n<p data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2349\"><strong data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2326\">3 copies of the data<\/strong> (original + 2 copies)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2407\">\n<p data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2407\"><strong data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2377\">2 different types of media<\/strong> (e.g., cloud and local disk)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2408\" data-end=\"2443\">\n<p data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2443\"><strong data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2441\">1 off-site copy<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2444\" data-end=\"2493\">\n<p data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2493\"><strong data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2491\">1 offline, air-gapped or immutable copy<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2536\">\n<p data-start=\"2496\" data-end=\"2536\"><strong data-start=\"2496\" data-end=\"2536\">0 errors during restore tests<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2538\" data-end=\"2800\">This model provides not only redundancy, but also cyber resilience. By implementing it together with tools such as MetaDefender Storage Security from <strong data-start=\"2681\" data-end=\"2726\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ramsdata.com.pl\/opswat\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2683\" data-end=\"2724\">OPSWAT<\/a><\/strong>, the organization gains confidence that backups are available and free from threats. <\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2802\" data-end=\"2849\">Multi-layer scanning and threat analysis<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2851\" data-end=\"3229\">Backup protection must include constant verification of data. Regular, cyclic scanning can detect malicious changes that may have already occurred after the copy was made. <strong data-start=\"3021\" data-end=\"3038\">Multiscanning<\/strong> using multiple antivirus engines increases the effectiveness of malware detection, and <strong data-start=\"3129\" data-end=\"3153\">differential scanning<\/strong> allows only modified files to be analyzed, saving time and resources. <\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3231\" data-end=\"3290\">Advanced backup security technologies<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3292\" data-end=\"3397\">Effective <strong data-start=\"3302\" data-end=\"3320\">backup protection<\/strong> requires technologies that go beyond standard approaches. OPSWAT recommends: <\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3399\" data-end=\"3964\">\n<li data-start=\"3399\" data-end=\"3510\">\n<p data-start=\"3401\" data-end=\"3510\"><strong data-start=\"3401\" data-end=\"3409\">YARA<\/strong> &#8211; advanced rules that identify hidden threats based on signatures and logical conditions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3511\" data-end=\"3612\">\n<p data-start=\"3513\" data-end=\"3612\"><strong data-start=\"3513\" data-end=\"3527\">Sandboxing<\/strong> &#8211; analyzing files in an isolated environment to detect zero-day exploits<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3613\" data-end=\"3725\">\n<p data-start=\"3615\" data-end=\"3725\"><strong data-start=\"3615\" data-end=\"3658\">CDR (Content Disarm and Reconstruction)<\/strong> &#8211; removal of potentially dangerous macros and scripts from files<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3726\" data-end=\"3827\">\n<p data-start=\"3728\" data-end=\"3827\"><strong data-start=\"3728\" data-end=\"3758\">DLP (Data Loss Prevention)<\/strong> &#8211; protecting sensitive data and preventing it from flowing out of backup<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3828\" data-end=\"3964\">\n<p data-start=\"3830\" data-end=\"3964\"><strong data-start=\"3830\" data-end=\"3856\">Rapid Change Detection<\/strong> &#8211; detecting sudden changes in data structure allows you to quickly identify safe restore points<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"3966\" data-end=\"4012\">OPSWAT and resilience to modern cyber attacks<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4014\" data-end=\"4473\">Solutions such as <strong data-start=\"4036\" data-end=\"4070\">MetaDefender Storage Security\u2122<\/strong> from the <strong data-start=\"4074\" data-end=\"4119\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ramsdata.com.pl\/opswat\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4076\" data-end=\"4117\">OPSWAT<\/a><\/strong> combine all the practices described in one platform. Within a single environment, they offer scanning, analysis, isolation, detection and full backup control. This gives organizations not only security, but a real ability to recover from an attack &#8211; without the risk of reinfection or regulatory compliance violations (RODO, DORA, ISO 27001).  <\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4475\" data-end=\"4490\">Summary<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4492\" data-end=\"4911\">Backup without advanced protection is no longer enough. Today&#8217;s cyber threats require a comprehensive approach &#8211; including threat analysis, integrity checks, data separation and restore testing. By implementing the 8 key practices suggested by <strong data-start=\"4748\" data-end=\"4793\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ramsdata.com.pl\/opswat\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4750\" data-end=\"4791\">OPSWAT<\/a><\/strong>, companies are not only protecting data, but realistically improving the operational resilience and cyber security of their infrastructure.  <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4913\" data-end=\"5096\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Want to know more about how to increase backup security? Check out the details of OPSWAT&#8217;s offerings: <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ramsdata.com.pl\/opswat\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5030\" data-end=\"5096\" data-is-last-node=\"\">https:\/\/ramsdata.com.pl\/opswat\/<\/a> <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4913\" data-end=\"5096\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37575\" src=\"https:\/\/ramsdata.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-36.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ramsdata.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-36.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ramsdata.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-36-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ramsdata.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-36-768x538.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today&#8217;s cyber attacks are not only hitting operational data, but also increasingly targeting backup systems. 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