Ransomware attacks pose a significant threat to organizations, often leading to the dilemma of paying a ransom or facing data loss. Zerto, in collaboration with HPE, has developed an innovative real-time Encryption Analyzer to detect ransomware early in the attack process.
The Encryption Analyzer operates in three phases: Collection, Inspection, and Reaction (CIR), providing one of the earliest warnings of a ransomware attack. During the Collection phase, Zerto Virtual Replication Appliances copy every I/O to an in-memory buffer for analysis. The subsequent Inspection phase uses proprietary algorithms to analyze the collected data for unusual encryption patterns. The Reaction phase involves alerting, tagging, and user response, enabling proactive measures mid-attack.
Zerto’s approach outperforms traditional methods by providing real-time detection within seconds, potentially saving large amounts of data from encryption. The Encryption Analyzer’s user-initiated response and recovery options ensure tailored and effective containment and remediation. However, considerations and limitations, such as system requirements and platform compatibility, must be acknowledged.
Zerto’s Encryption Analyzer: A Revolutionary Solution
Zerto’s real-time encryption detection offers a proactive defense-in-depth strategy against ransomware, providing organizations with the confidence to meet the risks presented by ransomware and achieve their business goals.
How Zerto’s Encryption Analyzer Works
- Collection: Copies every I/O to an in-memory buffer for analysis
- Inspection: Uses proprietary algorithms to detect unusual encryption patterns
- Reaction: Alerts, tags, and enables user-driven response and recovery
- Real-Time Detection: Identifies threats within seconds, minimizing data loss
- HPE Integration: Leverages HPE infrastructure for seamless deployment
"Zerto’s Encryption Analyzer, powered by HPE, provides one of the earliest warnings of a ransomware attack, enabling organizations to respond proactively and minimize data loss."