Veeam announces new update 23H2 during VeeamOn Resiliency Summit

Veeam Software, a Data Protection and Ransomware Recovery solutions provider has introduced the New Veeam Data Platform 23H2 update and Veeam Backup & Replication v12.1 release at the global VeeamON Resiliency Summit. Rooted in the core principles of Data Security, Recovery, and Freedom, this update offers heightened data security, advanced malware detection, automated recovery, and enhanced hybrid cloud features. These advancements empower businesses to maintain operations amidst rising threats of ransomware and cyberattacks

“Cybercriminals are getting smarter and are specifically targeting backups,” said Danny Allan, CTO at Veeam. “The Veeam 2023 Ransomware Trends report shows that 93% of ransomware attacks target backups – with 75% of those attacks being at least partially successful. Threat actors are targeting backups because organizations are more likely to pay the ransom if hackers are successful in deleting or encrypting backup data. IT and Cybersecurity experts alike know that a critical component of a cyber-resiliency strategy must be a trusted, clean backup that you can access at any time, from anywhere. Our new Veeam Data Platform 23H2 Update enables radical resilience – to not just bounce back from an outage or data loss but to bounce forward. By providing the shortest gap between incident and recovery, our customers can keep their business running, growing, and moving ahead.”

As the leading global provider in the Data Replication and protection software market, Veeam showcases ongoing innovation in data protection and ransomware recovery. Their cutting-edge solutions cater to the dynamic requirements of modern businesses. The Veeam Data Platform 23H2 updates introduce enhanced security and ransomware protection features across Veeam Backup & Replication, Veeam ONE, and Veeam Recovery Orchestrator.

This latest release enhances data security, malware detection, automated recovery, and hybrid cloud capabilities throughout the hybrid cloud landscape. Veeam Backup & Replication v12.1, at the core of the Veeam Data Platform, accelerate incident response with proactive threat hunting for backups, seamless integration with SIEM platforms, ransomware pattern detection through YARA rules, and customer support for implementing NIST cybersecurity best practices. Now, organizations of all sizes can attain unparalleled resilience, backed by unwavering confidence in their protection, response, and recovery strategies.

The new cybersecurity features and enhancements in the Veeam Data Platform 23H2 Update are specifically crafted to assist organizations in preparing and strategizing for security incidents. By bridging IT and security teams and providing advanced technology, Veeam enables businesses to effectively tackle, confine, and overcome ransomware threats. Key elements of these enhancements comprise:

Detect and identify cyber threats:

The AI-driven Malware Detection, integrated within the system, conducts a low-impact inline analysis of entropy and file extensions during backup, enabling instant detection. Seamlessly integrate your SIEM tool with Veeam Incident API, allowing direct reporting of infections. This integration marks infected restore points or initiates out-of-band backups promptly in response.

Respond and recover faster from ransomware:

Recover to the point just before the infection occurred using I/O Anomaly Visualizer, guaranteeing minimal data loss through Veeam's continuous data protection (CDP). Prevent reinfection with YARA content analysis and automate the clean recovery process by restoring from malware-free backup points.

Secure and compliant protection for data:

Spotlight potential threats, assess risks, and gauge your environment's security score using the Veeam Threat Center. Assure recovery success through automated scans with the Security & Compliance Analyzer. Safeguard against accidental or malicious deletion or encryption of backups with enhanced immutability support, including 'four-eyes' backup protection and immutable backups.

In the VeeamON Resiliency Summit keynote, Allan showcased upcoming Veeam product launches for AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud scheduled for the next month. He also offered a glimpse into the upcoming Kasten K10 6.5 launch. Building on its innovative track record, Veeam recently unveiled BaaS for Microsoft 365 and Azure, with a new release for Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 set for early 2024.