Companies are putting a growing emphasis on cyber resiliency, driven by an escalating threat of ransomware and a need for multifaceted data protection strategies. Meanwhile, technologies such as tape storage are evolving and organizations are increasingly turning to energy-efficient and cost-effective solutions.

As artificial intelligence enables cybercriminals to be even more effectiv0, tape storage plays a critical role in the 3-2-1-1-0 strategy for cyber resiliency, according to Rich Gadomski (pictured), head of tape evangelism, data storage solutions, at Fujifilm North America Corp.

“Three copies of data for redundancy, two different types of media for diversity, one copy off-site, one copy offline, and that’s really where tape plays a critical role,” Gadomski said. “Then the zero is before the copy goes offline [to] make sure it doesn’t have any errors or any viruses included.”

Gadomski spoke with theCUBE Research’s Christophe Bertrand at the Cyber Resiliency Summit, during an exclusive broadcast on theCUBE, SiliconANGLE Media’s livestreaming studio. They discussed the evolving role of tape storage in cyber resiliency and outlined its cost and energy efficiency.

Tailored tape storage solutions outlined

Many organizations have built solutions around tape storage through strong partnerships and ecosystem collaboration. When considering tape for enhanced cyber resiliency, mid-sized businesses and enterprises should keep a number of things in mind, according to Gadomski.

“If you really want to incorporate tape into your cybersecurity plan, fill out an application for cyber insurance and just go through the questions that they ask,” he said. “One of the first questions they will ask is, ‘Do you have off-site, offline backups?’ Because that really is one of the best ways, at the end of the day, to avoid that ransom payment.”

There’s lots of resources available online. Solutions are available in a range of formats, from desktop to autoloader, as well as small, midsize and large library systems, according to Gadomski.

“Some of the largest data storage users in the world have significant tape libraries,” he said. “But you look at media [and] entertainment industry, a lot of those guys are using desktop pieces. I think that there’s a solution for the broader market.”

Here’s the complete video interview, part of SiliconANGLE’s and theCUBE Research’s coverage of the Cyber Resiliency Summit:

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