2024-25 DCIG Top 5 Sub-2PB Cyber Secure Backup Targets

This technical report presents an analysis of the top five sub-2PB cyber secure backup targets for the year 2024-25, as evaluated by DCIG. It outlines the increasing importance of cyber security features in backup solutions, particularly in light of rising ransomware threats that target backup infrastructures. The report details the core features that organizations have historically prioritized—backup throughput speeds, data reduction, and economical storage—while emphasizing the necessity of incorporating cyber security measures. The document evaluates various backup targets based on their capabilities, including data immutability, encryption, multi-factor authentication, and high availability. Additionally, it discusses the role of artificial intelligence in enhancing backup security and management. The report concludes with profiles of the top five evaluated solutions, including their features and specifications, providing organizations with insights into effective backup strategies in a cyber threat landscape.