Ransomware Detection and Recovery in Cloud Security

This document is a technical report that outlines the evolving challenges of ransomware in cloud security and the necessity for advanced recovery solutions. It details how modern ransomware employs sophisticated tactics to evade traditional defenses, such as hiding in memory and encrypting data slowly, which often leads to undetected compromises until recovery is required. The report emphasizes that simply taking backups is insufficient; organizations must implement continuous validation to ensure the integrity of their recovery points. The document presents Elastio's integration with AWS services, which automates the scanning of backups for signs of ransomware and data corruption. It describes the alignment of Elastio with the AWS Well-Architected Pillars, focusing on security, reliability, performance efficiency, operational excellence, cost optimization, and sustainability. Additionally, it provides statistics on the effectiveness of Elastio's solutions in detecting and mitigating ransomware threats, highlighting the importance of cyber resilience in modern cloud environments.