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In a data driven world, a secure backup is a priority for the best data protection strategy. This is especially true given the frequency of cyber-attacks, such as Ransomware, that we need protection of some form or other. This is where immutability comes into play with many organisations adopting immutable technologies for cyber resiliency. Immutability is a feature which is built into Wasabi, where once data is written, it cannot be changed, deleted or modified. We’ll look at what Wasabi’s immutability offering is, its benefits, and why it’s a critical piece of your backup strategy.

What Is Wasabi Immutability?

With its immutability feature, Wasabi helps users make stored objects (files, and backups) tamper proof for a given retention period. Once the data is marked as immutable, it cannot be changed, deleted or modified until the retention period has expired. This feature works at the bucket level, so you can lock down your entire backup repository with a single setting without changing the setting on individual file.

The Benefits of Using Wasabi Immutability for Backups

1.      Enhanced Ransomware Protection

We all know that ransomware attacks are increasing in numbers and complexity targeting organisations backups to prevent them from restoring their data without paying a ransom. This is where Wasabi’s immutability feature ensures that once your backups are stored as immutable, it cannot be changed, deleted or modified by anyone, even with administrator access, not even Wasabi can change or delete your backups. In the event of a ransomware attack, you are confident your backup data remains intact.

2.      Regulatory Compliance

Organisations such as finance, healthcare and government, have very strict regulations when it comes to data retention and integrity. Wasabi’s immutability feature helps organizations comply with these regulations by ensuring data remains unaltered for legally required retention periods. This is particularly beneficial for compliance with regulations like EU & UK GDPR, HIPAA, CJIS and other compliance standards.

3.      Internal Threats Defence

Either accidental, or malicious, Insider threats are a significant risk to data security. Wasabi immutability means even authorised users can’t delete or change backups until the retention period is over. This protects your data from potential human errors such as accidental deletions or deliberate sabotage by limiting the ability to alter the backups.

4.      A Cost Effective and Scalable Solution.

Affordability is one of the things that people know Wasabi’s cloud storage solutions for, and its immutability feature comes free of charge. This makes Wasabi a cost-effective choice for businesses of all sizes, allowing you to scale your backup storage as your data grows without breaking the bank. Whereas classic hardware-based solutions need additional physical infrastructure, Wasabi’s cloud-based approach is more scalable and requires no additional physical infrastructure.

5.      Easy Setup and Management

Wasabi makes setting up immutability straightforward with its user-friendly interface. With a couple of clicks you can easily apply immutability at the bucket level, and there’s no need for complex configurations or scripts. Immutability can only be set when the bucket is initially created and cannot be activated when the bucket has already been created.

Why should you choose Wasabi for your backup strategy?

Immutability should not be the only reason that you have Wasabi at the centre of your backup strategy. Wasabi offers you fast, low-cost reliable cloud storage without egress fees and no API request fees. This makes Wasabi a cost-efficient way to store and access data at any time. Apart from that, Wasabi is known for their commitment to the security of data by offering, for example, multi-factor authentication (MFA), Multi-User Authorisation and also encryption to ensure your data is secure when at rest.

When it comes to backup immutability, it’s no longer a “nice to have” in today’s ever evolving cybersecurity landscape, it’s a necessity. Wasabi’s immutability feature provides an affordable, easy to implement solution that can secure your backups against both external and internal threats. By integrating Wasabi immutability into your data protection strategy, you not only strengthen your defence against ransomware but also ensure compliance, protect data integrity, and secure your long-term backup data.

Published: January 13, 2025 2:47pm