Object First continuously takes proactive steps to ensure the security of its flagship product, Ootbi (Out-of-the-box Immutability), which serves as a secure-by-design storage target for Veeam backup data. To accomplish this, our team of security experts continuously works to harden our product.
Ransomware continues to target backup data, and traditional security measures are falling short. According to Object First's latest survey, 93% of IT professionals highlight immutable backup storage, built on Zero Trust principles, as a must-have to protect against ransomware threats. As outdated backup technologies, lack of backup encryption, and failed data backups leave organizations vulnerable, it's clear that immutability is non-negotiable to ensure data safety and quick recovery.
This Technical Review by TechTarget’s Enterprise Strategy Group documents the detailed evaluation of the Object First backup solution for Veeam, including the setup process, scalability, and performance.
Central Technology, a top IT services provider, is committed to enhancing backup and recovery solutions for their clients amidst rising ransomware threats. By leveraging Ootbi by Object First, they deliver secure, simple, and powerful backup storage for Veeam customers, anticipating exceptional performance and heightened data security.
The SLED sector has a growing need for immutable primary storage. According to Sophos, 80% of education IT professionals reported ransomware incidents, an increase from 56% in 2022. Because it is immutable out-of-thebox, Ootbi enabled the School District to improve their security posture with a secure, simple, and immutable solution that is easy to deploy and manage
Immutable On-Prem Storage Needed for Data Security Prodatix is committed to protecting customer data and providing their customers the best products and strategies to safeguard Veeam backups. They provide a range of services to their customers, including data management, Veeam consulting, Veeam licensing, and backup appliances optimized for Veeam. Prodatix required a…
*Out-of-the-box immutability
Veeam customers are refreshing their current on-prem backup storage and looking for a secure, simple, and powerful, ransomware-proof solution that won’t break the budget and provides fast backup and Instant Recovery. Ootbi, which stands for out-of-the-box immutability is a storage target appliance that integrates seamlessly with Veeam, guarantees the security of its backups and purpose-built to be the best storage for Veeam.
The Zero Trust model represents the best practices for organizations seeking to protect and secure their data and business. However, this model has not been substantively applied to data backup and recovery—until now. Zero Trust Data Resilience (ZTDR) is a new model that extends the principles of Zero Trust to address the data backup and recovery use case.
Learn more about Zero Trust and how it applies to backup and recovery infrastructure, Zero Trust Data Resilience (ZTDR) principles and architecture, and how to ransomware-proof your backup infrastructure and storage.
The distinctive quality about Ootbi is that it’s custom-built not just for Veeam storage but for the Veeam channel as well. Here’s where it helps to know that Object First was co-founded by Ratmir Timashev and Andrei Baronov, the same two people who co-founded Veeam. Unwavering, long-term commitment to the channel is a big part of what turned their earlier company into the powerhouse it is today, and is a deeply embedded part of their new company too.
When it comes to protecting backups, speed is everything, and downtime can be costly. A strategic recovery plan is crucial to maintain integrity and avoid disastrous consequences. According to the Ponemon Institute, the average cost of one minute of downtime is $9,000, making the cost per hour over $500,000. Organizations like Centerbase,…
