ExaGrid Retention Time-Lock for Ransomware Recovery Technical Review

This Technical Review focuses on ExaGrid’s Retention Time-Lock (RTL) for Ransomware Recovery solution, commissioned by the Enterprise Strategy Group. The review outlines the persistent challenges organizations face with ransomware attacks, noting that a significant percentage of organizations have experienced attempted attacks, with many unable to fully restore data post-attack. RTL is designed to enhance readiness against such threats by preventing unauthorized deletion of backups while allowing normal retention point deletions. The review details the architecture of ExaGrid’s solution, including its tiered backup storage system that separates active data from immutable long-term retention data. Key features include delayed deletion policies, notifications for unusual backup data deletions, and comprehensive security measures. The validation process of RTL is discussed, emphasizing its effectiveness in aiding organizations to recover from ransomware incidents using various backup applications. The review concludes that while organizations excel in prevention and response, they still struggle with recovery, highlighting the critical need for robust recovery strategies.