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Backup Alone Won’t Save You. It’s Time to Rethink Cyber Resilience

Posted by: Rick Norgate

Imagine restoring your systems after a ransomware attack, only to discover the malware was hiding in your backups all along. You thought you were protected, but the infection starts again and you are in an endless loop of compromise and recovery.

This isn’t a hypothetical scenario. It’s the reality many businesses face when they rely on immutable storage alone. The real question isn’t just whether you can restore your data, it’s whether you can trust it.

That’s why Silverstring’s Cyber Resilient Data Storage & Recovery goes beyond traditional backup. Powered by IBM FlashSystem and Predatar Recovery Assurance, our solution doesn’t just store your data safely. It ensures that every recovery point is clean, validated, and ransomware-free, ensuring it is ready when you need it most.

The Hidden Danger in Backup Strategies

Many organisations assume that if their primary snapshots or backups are immutable, they are also safe. But cybercriminals have adapted, embedding ransomware and sleeper malware into backup copies long before an attack is triggered. By the time you realise your systems are compromised, your ‘clean’ backups are already contaminated.

Silverstring solves this problem with a fundamentally different approach: continuous validation, forensic testing, and AI-driven anomaly detection. This means that when disaster strikes, you’re not just restoring files, you’re restoring confidence.

How We Deliver True Cyber Resilience

Our solution isn’t just about storage, it’s about certainty. Here’s how it works:

IBM FlashSystem: The Fastest, Most Secure Storage for Enterprise Data

  • Built for performance-critical applications, IBM FlashSystem provides the lowest latency in the market, ensuring rapid access to data when every second counts.
  • AI-powered efficiencies optimise storage costs, making high-performance resilience affordable.
  • Immutable snapshots and end-to-end encryption provide a powerful defence against ransomware, ensuring your data remains untouchable.

Predatar Recovery Assurance: Your Safety Net Against Silent Threats

  • Automated malware scanning detects hidden infections in backup copies before recovery.
  • Forensic validation ensures that every restore point is free from corruption or malicious tampering.
  • Isolated cleanroom recovery allows you to test backups in a controlled environment, reducing the risk of reinfection.
  • AI-driven anomaly detection spots potential threats before they escalate, proactively safeguarding your recovery strategy.

24/7 Managed Security (Optional)

For businesses that want an extra layer of protection, our fully managed security service provides:

  • Continuous monitoring of immutable backups, ensuring real-time threat detection.
  • Expert-led forensic analysis to assess risks and respond before they become crises.
  • Regular recovery testing to meet compliance requirements and strengthen resilience.

Vaulted Data (Optional)

For businesses that require the highest level of cyber resilience, the Silverstring Vault provides a fully air-gapped, immutable copy of your data, stored securely offsite in a cloud vault.

  • True Air Gap Protection: Data is completely isolated from your production environment, preventing unauthorised access.
  • Fully Managed by Silverstring: Our team ensures your vaulted data remains untouchable, acting as a personal air gap.
  • Best-in-Class Immutability: Your data is locked and protected against tampering, deletion, or corruption.
  • Zero Egress Charges: Retrieve your data whenever you need it, with no hidden costs.

The Silverstring Vault ensures that, no matter what happens, you always have a secure, untouchable copy ready for recovery.

Tailored for Your Business, Built for Your Future

Every organisation is different. That’s why Silverstring offers flexible deployment options, whether you prefer a self-managed model with predictable OpEx or a fully managed service with round-the-clock protection. Our consumption-based pricing means you only pay for what you use, scaling as your business grows.

Solution Sizes:

  • Small: IBM FlashSystem 5300 + Predatar Recovery Assurance
  • Medium: IBM FlashSystem 7300 + Predatar Recovery Assurance
  • Large: IBM FlashSystem 9500 + Predatar Recovery Assurance

Each option can be enhanced with our Security Operations Centre (SOC) service for 24/7 protection.

Why Choose Silverstring?

  • Speed & Performance: IBM FlashSystem delivers industry-leading low-latency storage.
  • Proven Cyber Recovery: Predatar ensures your backups are genuinely clean and recoverable.
  • Flexibility: Choose the right level of protection for your business.
  • Designed for UK & Ireland: Compliance, data sovereignty, and enterprise-grade security.

Don’t wait until an attack exposes the gaps in your recovery strategy. Contact Silverstring today to ensure that your backups are not just stored, but truly secure.

Posted by: Rick Norgate on February 18, 2025

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