Security News > 2020 > May > Ransomware on the rise, companies prioritizing disaster recovery

The rampant rise of ransomware persists, with 100% of respondents - who include ITOps, backup, disaster recovery and storage admins, application and workload owners in the U.S. - reporting that their company experienced a ransomware attack in the last 12 months, Datrium reveals.

With the evermore heightened threat of ransomware during the COVID-19 pandemic, companies are prioritizing disaster recovery and the cloud is playing a greater role as a disaster recovery site.

"At this challenging time, businesses are seeking ways to streamline operations and reduce costs. While ransomware comes with its own burden, the cost of a second data center for disaster recovery is not ideal. The pandemic is accelerating the move to cloud disaster recovery as companies find ways to adapt to a remote workforce," said Page.

"The research shows that on-demand and pay-as-you-go cloud disaster recovery is being increasingly recognized as a more efficient alternative to traditional disaster recovery approaches. This is no surprise as disaster recovery in the cloud offers flexibility with pay-as-you-go options that make disaster recovery painless and cost-efficient when responding to disasters," added Page.

"Ransomware and disaster recovery should continue to be top priorities for businesses planning for the 'new normal' as we come out of this pandemic. Those who are seeking the best approach for protecting against a ransomware attack should strongly consider a cloud disaster recovery technology that combines the functionality of primary storage, backup and recovery into a single-pane solution that enables speedy and easy recovery of data from the point of attack."

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