New Capability Combines
with Active Vault Software, Write Once Read Many Capabilities, and AES-256 Bit
Encryption to create Ultra-Secure Offline Vault
Quantum Corp. (NASDAQ: QMCO) today announced the addition
of new multi-factor authentication software to the company’s Scalar® i3 and i6
tape libraries to secure critical off-line data against ransomware attacks. The
new feature raises the level of security for data stored on tape, making
unauthorized access extremely difficult, and
underscores Quantum's commitment to innovation for preserving and protecting
valuable customer data.
“Tape
is inherently secure, with its air-gapped nature, AES-256 bit encryption, and
WORM capabilities. Our customers increasingly use tape as an ultra-secure
data vault, either for a permanent archive copy of data, or as an offline copy
to protect against ransomware and malware,” said Bruno Hald, Vice President and
General Manager, Secondary Storage, Quantum. “Adding multi-factor
authentication is one more way we are increasing the security of tape, in this
case using this common but proven method to provide even more security when it
comes to accessing critical data.”
Building on Recently Introduced Active Vault Feature
Introducing multi-factor authentication follows the launch in
January of Active Vault, a feature available
only in Quantum's Scalar tape libraries. Active Vault builds on tape's
inherently secure offline nature by creating a totally "air-gapped"
vault within the library. Administrators can set a policy to move tapes
from the backup application-connected partition to an Active Vault partition, a
logical area within the library that has no network connectivity or
network-connected devices. Adding the Multi-Factor Authentication layer of
security makes Quantum Scalar tape libraries the most secure hands-free option
to store data in an offline on-premise vault.
New Ransomware Protection Packs Start at $9,999
Packaging these technologies together into an easy to purchase,
easy to deploy solution, Quantum Ransomware Protection Packs provide all of
these capabilities in small, medium, and large configurations. These Ransomware
Protection Packs start at $9,999 and make it easy for any organization to
deploy a secure immutable data vault for their most critical digital assets.
Each pre-defined protection pack includes all the security features necessary
to provide peace of mind against ransomware threats. Leveraging Quantum's
unique Active Vault feature, combined with military grade encryption and Write
Once Read Many ("WORM") technology, and now multi-factor
authentication, Ransomware Protection Packs create a highly-secure offline
backup copy of data. Specific terms and conditions vary by country; customers
can reach out to their local Quantum representative with questions.
Bengaluru, India; July 22, 2020