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Index Engines, a leader in cyber resilience, today released a summary of the hardest hitting ransomware statistics of 2024 as a reminder to make cyber recovery and trusted data integrity a priority for 2025.

Index Engines advocates for a recovery-first approach, enabling organizations to build infrastructure that ensures trusted, reliable data. Traditional backup and disaster recovery solutions often fall short in supporting true cyber resiliency, even with added "cyber" features like immutability, isolation, virus scanning, and multi-factor authentication.

Many vendors prioritize marketing over substance, positioning themselves as security leaders without delivering meaningful value. Over the last year, ransomware threats have proliferated and grown even more sophisticated, costing organizations more in downtime, lost revenue, and customer trust.

Index Engines’ flagship CyberSense® sets the gold standard for intelligent, rapid recovery, trusted by over 1,500 organizations globally. Leveraging proven AI and ML, CyberSense detects advanced ransomware corruption and delivers unmatched recovery precision, minimizing data loss and downtime.

As ransomware reaches epidemic levels, CyberSense remains at the forefront of innovation, addressing a global crisis with solutions that far outpace the competition. Headlines underscore the severity of the challenge, but few solutions rise to meet the moment as effectively as CyberSense.

"2024 has been one of the worst years on record for ransomware attacks, with businesses scrambling to stay ahead of a proliferating range of threats," said Neil DiMartinis, CRO at Index Engines. "That reality has guided our commitment to building out new, innovative approaches to threat detection, deploying live tests and cutting-edge AI to help businesses succeed."

A range of top headlines suggest the scale of the problem and paint a picture of a global economy that is still struggling to meet the seriousness of this moment:

• This year alone, AI-driven ransomware has led to a doubling of attacks, with bad actors handily bypassing traditional defenses. 37% of global IT professionals now rank AI-enhanced attacks as their primary concern for 2025.
• Phishing has soared at the same time, with companies reporting a 55% increase via AI tools. The FBI has drawn attention to the escalating threat of bad actors using AI to impersonate executives and "conduct sophisticated phishing/social engineering attacks."
• Novel infiltration methods have also been cited, with groups like Black Basta embedding malicious QR codes in MS Teams New variants like Qilin.B, meanwhile, use enhanced encryption and evasion tactics, further complicating detection.
• 31 new ransomware groups emerged in 2024, a 30% YoY increase.
• Nearly 45% of organizations in OT, IoT, and healthcare faced losses of $500K+ in 2024.
• The Change Healthcare attack in 2024 exposed 100M Americans' records, costing $1.521 billion in direct response. This was the largest breach of protected health information on record, severely impacting patient trust and company operations.

This multi-front expansion of the ransomware threat has, unsurprisingly, generated a new wave of institutional investment in cybersecurity: spending is projected to reach $215 billion this year, a YoY increase of close to 15%.

The impression overall is of a business world gradually realizing the nature of the threat it's facing. While 78% of organizations have claimed readiness in the face of an attack, the fact remains that fully half fell victim to ransomware last year. Repeated breaches have driven the message home to stakeholders that the status quo is unacceptable.

To learn more about integrating Index Engines into your resilience strategy or to become an Index Engines partner, visit: www.indexengines.com/trust or email [email protected]

A year of progress in ransomware detection, data integrity, and cyber resilience

Holmdel, NJ, December 3, 2024: Cyber resilience company Index Engines today announced that as ransomware attacks grow more sophisticated, the company’s flagship solution CyberSense has continued to be refined and evolve, setting new standards in ransomware detection accuracy, data integrity assurance, and cyber resilience.

The advancements of CyberSense over the course of 2024 empowers organizations to withstand and recover from the most covert cyber threats. 

“Innovation is at the heart of everything we do,” said Larry Meese, VP of Product Management at Index Engines. “In 2024, we continued to invest in the company and its people to ensure CyberSense always remains a step ahead of the rapidly changing threat landscape. From our state-of-the-art anomaly detection capabilities to tools that help customers understand their threat exposure, we’ve delivered solutions that provide unmatched confidence and resilience.” 

2024 has been a year of innovation marked by:

• A new 99.99% Service Level Agreement (SLA) for ransomware detection accuracy. Validated by the Enterprise Strategy Group, one of the year’s most significant advancements reflects the power of CyberSense’s AI-driven, full-content inspection capabilities. By continuously validating data integrity, CyberSense minimizes downtime and provides organizations with unmatched reliability in times of crisis.
• The introduction of a suite of new features and capabilities in CyberSense designed to address the increasing sophistication of ransomware attacks. The introduction of the Automated Ransomware Lifecycle Process marked a shift in approach in handling the lifecycle of ransomware detection and analysis. This process, comprised of the actions acquire, collect, detonate, analyze and train, enables CyberSense to process thousands of ransomware scenarios daily. The platform’s ability to detect complex attack methods such as partial or intermittent encryption and variant mutations ensures that even the most elusive threats are quickly identified.
• The CyberSense Sensitivity Index (CSI) and user-defined thresholds have empowered organizations with a new level of control over their data environments. CSI scores offer precise insights into the likelihood of ransomware corruption, while thresholds enable proactive monitoring and alerts tailored to specific criteria. These tools empower IT teams to act before an issue escalates.
• To enhance usability, CyberSense now features a policy orchestration framework with pluggable integration capabilities. This innovation allows seamless connectivity with external storage systems, reducing time-to-market for custom solutions for faster deployments and greater adaptability to client needs.
• Index Engines also prioritized user experience this year by launching two new data integrity dashboards. The home dashboard offers a comprehensive overview of critical metrics, while the backup/snapshots dashboard provides detailed insights into scan results, making it easier for organizations to identify the last clean backup or snapshot following an attack. These visual tools have transformed the recovery process, offering clarity and confidence when it matters most.

“CyberSense has not just kept pace with the growing complexity of cyber threats, it has outpaced them,” added Meese. “Our innovations this year reflect our dedication to delivering solutions that give our customers peace of mind and the tools they need to protect their most valuable assets.” 

Index Engines will be exhibiting at the Gartner Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Strategies Conference Dec. 10-12 in Las Vegas. Learn more: www.indexengines.com/trust

 

About Index Engines 

At Index Engines, we are the experts in Cyber Resiliency, helping organizations build an infrastructure where trusted data is available and reliable. Our leading solution, CyberSense, provides a 99.99% SLA for detecting ransomware corruption. CyberSense empowers organizations to confidently navigate cyber challenges, mitigate risks, and quickly recover to normal business operations in the ever-evolving cyber landscape.

For more information, visit www.indexengines.com  

Leading the charge in cyber resilience and trusted data integrity, CyberSense wins two leading industry awards highlighting its achievements across the globe

Holmdel, NJ (Nov. 4, 2024) Cyber resilience company Index Engines announced Monday its CyberSense® product was named Most Innovative AI/ML for Cyber Resilience by Cyber Defense Media Group and named a TechRound UK Cybersecurity40 winner.  

These recognitions, which both were announced Oct. 31, underscore Index Engines' commitment to ensuring data resiliency and integrity in the face of escalating ransomware threats, using its AI-powered analytics engine designed to detect data corruption caused by ransomware with 99.99% accuracy.

TechRound UK Cybersecurity40, celebrates the most exciting companies revolutionizing the cybersecurity space across the UK and Europe. While Cyber Defense Magazine highlighted innovation around information security.

“We are incredibly honored to receive these prestigious awards,” said Danielle Coady, Vice President of Marketing at Index Engines. “Being named Most Innovative AI/ML for Cyber Resilience by Cyber Defense Media Group and a TechRound UK Cybersecurity40 winner is a testament to our team’s dedication to advancing cyber resilience.”

"As cyber threats continue to evolve, these awards acknowledge and strengthen our commitment to innovation to our customers, where data integrity and rapid recovery are critical to counter ransomware and data breaches.”

With ransomware incidents surging by over 95% in 2023, CyberSense is a trusted and industry-leading solution for businesses seeking to uphold operational reliability and mitigate downtime risks and data loss.

To truly secure their environments, organizations need to move beyond traditional resiliency solutions. They must adopt comprehensive strategies that include forensic analysis, accurate detection of ransomware behaviors, and a unified approach to data integrity.

With CyberSense, organizations can achieve a new level of cyber resiliency. By combining AI-driven detection with critical insights and a unified data integrity strategy, CyberSense ensures that ransomware threats are effectively mitigated, and recovery processes are optimized. This marks the beginning of an era where cyber threats are no longer a looming danger but a manageable challenge.

About Index Engines

At Index Engines, we are the experts in Cyber Resiliency, helping organizations build an infrastructure where trusted data is available and reliable. Our leading solution, CyberSense, provides a 99.99% SLA for detecting ransomware corruption. CyberSense empowers organizations to confidently navigate cyber challenges, mitigate risks, and quickly recover to normal business operations in the ever-evolving cyber landscape.

Holmdel, NJ – October 01, 2024 - Cyber resilience company Index Engines today announced an “Ask the Expert” session and the release of an eBook in recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

As organizations navigate the realm of escalating cyber threats, the observance of Cybersecurity Awareness Month offers a timely reflection on the dynamic digital landscape and the risks it presents to organizations.

It is evident that a shift from the singular focus on prevention and recovery is imperative; the linchpin now lies in cementing trust in data integrity to fortify cyber resilience. Index Engines urges IT teams to wholeheartedly embrace this pivotal shift and acknowledges the indispensable role of trusted data in mitigating the burgeoning impact of cybercrimes.

Index Engines will be hosting a discussion that uncovers the importance of trusted data integrity to which highlights the importance of recovery and more proactive cyber strategies to enhance cybersecurity.  Our “Ask an Expert: Leveraging AI for Cyber Resilience” session is scheduled for October 23 at 11:00 am Eastern time. Seats are limited. Register here.

Index Engines’ eBook, Cyber Resilience Begins with Trusted Data Integrity, offers valuable insight into the evolving cybersecurity landscape and the emerging expectations around trust in a cyber resiliency plan.  Download here.

“As we share our latest insights, we look at how important data is in cyber storage, recovery, and resilience,” said Scott Cooper, VP of Field Engineering at Index Engines. “We explain the significance of trusted data integrity, provide practical ways to protect data proactively, and stress the need for faster and smarter recovery.”

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About Index Engines

At Index Engines, we are the experts in Cyber Resiliency, helping organizations build an infrastructure where trusted data is available and reliable. Our leading solution, CyberSense, provides a 99.99% SLA for detecting ransomware corruption.

CyberSense empowers organizations to confidently navigate cyber challenges, mitigate risks, and quickly recover to normal business operations in the ever-evolving cyber landscape.

To find out more visit: https://www.indexengines.com/trust

Welcoming Neil DiMartinis as Chief Revenue Officer and Jim Clancy as Advisory Board Member to Fuel Growth

Holmdel, NJ (Sept. 17, 2024): Cyber resilience company Index Engines today announced two results-driven executives have joined the company’s team, Neil DiMartinis as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) and Jim Clancy as an Advisory Board member.

DiMartinis, previously President of Cutting Edge Technologies, and Clancy, formerly President of Global Storage Sales at Dell Technologies, will both play pivotal roles in driving Index Engines’ next phase of organizational growth, creating new relationships and spearheading the company’s channel expansion with new strategic partners.

“We are thrilled to welcome both Neil DiMartinis and Jim Clancy to our leadership team,” said Tim Williams, Founder and CEO of Index Engines. "Their complementary depth of experience in the storage channels will further accelerate our growth and customer success."

Index Engines’ growth and increased demand for its CyberSense® product have been driven by the rise of ransomware, which is up 95% in the last year, costing organizations millions in ransoms, data loss, downtime, and reputation.

With a distinguished career spanning over two decades in technology, DiMartinis has held key leadership roles at major companies such as Dell Technologies, Symantec, NetApp, and EchoStor Technologies. Before joining Index Engines, he was the President of Cutting Edge Technologies, where he spearheaded innovative solutions for the rapidly evolving IT landscape.

“I am honored to be part of this remarkable organization, where the technology, the talent, and the strategic vision are unparalleled,” DiMartinis said. “In today’s volatile security environment, ensuring the integrity of your data is critical. Organizations must trust that in the event of an attack, they can recover swiftly and get back to business with minimal disruption. ”

“CyberSense offers that assurance, providing a powerful shield against the devastating impact of cyber threats. Without this capability, companies are not just vulnerable—they are risking their very survival.”

As a dynamic sales leader and advisor in the data protection software sector, Clancy has partnered with early-stage companies, offering tailored go-to-market strategies and comprehensive coaching. His career includes roles such as President of Global Storage Sales and Senior Vice President of Global Sales for Dell EMC’s Data Protection Solutions.  

Strategically, Clancy also served as a visionary, transforming Dell EMC’s Specialty Division into the industry-leader within the data protection SaaS, cyber recovery, and multi-cloud markets and was instrumental in driving the partnership with Index Engines.

Under his guidance, the division achieved record growth, reflecting his expertise in innovative solutions and market expansion. With a passion for driving sales, Clancy continues to inspire organizations and teams to excel and deliver extraordinary results.

“Having collaborated with Index Engines for many years during my tenure at Dell, I have consistently been impressed by their cutting-edge technology and unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction,” Clancy said. “Index Engines stands as the market leader and the most trusted name in smarter recovery. Joining the advisory board, I am thrilled to contribute to their continued growth and help propel the company to new heights.”

 

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About Index Engines

Index Engines is the world’s leading AI powered analytics engine to detect data corruption due to ransomware. The company’s CyberSense® product empowers organizations to detect ransomware and data corruption and facilitate rapid recovery from attacks. CyberSense is the last line of defense for thousands of organizations worldwide.

To find out more visit: https://www.indexengines.com/

CyberSense scans over 5+ exabytes of data daily for thousands of organizations, enhancing their ability to understand the health and integrity of business-critical data with its 8.7 release

HOLMDEL, NJ (July 30, 2024) - Cybersecurity company Index Engines today announced new comprehensive data integrity reporting within the CyberSense product to empower data protection and security teams to quickly understand and explain the health status of protected data to support their cyber resiliency strategies. CyberSense indexes over 5 exabytes of customer data daily, ensuring data integrity and peace of mind against evolving cyber threats.

The new data integrity homepage within the CyberSense 8.7 user interface displays critical insights into the data that CyberSense has analyzed, details on its integrity, and assurance that triggered alerts are addressed. This content is easily integrated into security platforms  to collaborate on critical data protection and cybersecurity strategies.  

“Bad actors are constantly refining their tactics and Index Engines stays ahead of them with ongoing feature refinement and updates. This new release of CyberSense offers a data integrity dashboard that provides valuable insights into customer data," said Jim McGann, vice president of strategic partnerships for Index Engines.

“While supporting quick recovery from ransomware attacks and protecting organizations against being held hostage by bad actors is our main goal, it’s also important for organizations to understand the depth of analysis CyberSense provides in ensuring the integrity of their data to support smarter recovery after a ransomware attack.”

CyberSense 8.7 also introduces significant performance and response time improvements in the platform that support quicker analysis of petabyte class environments - enabling faster anomaly analysis and incident recovery.

Also new in this release:  

• Expanded support for Oracle Tablespace Encryption and SUSE15 in AWS, improving compatibility with modern applications, underscoring Index Engines’ commitment to enterprise market demand
• Predefined security roles to simplify access control across the product and restrict users who can make changes within CyberSense
• Database corruption alerts that identify non-ransomware related database corruption and inform data owners when their database is not operating normally

Ransomware incidents increased by over 95% in 2023 with the average cost of a ransomware attack in 2023 costing over $5 million (IBM).

Leveraging advanced AI-based machine learning supported by over 200 content-based analytics, CyberSense detects ransomware corruption with 99.99% precision, providing timely alerts and detailed post-attack reports for smarter recovery.

Availability

CyberSense 8.7 is available now to Index Engines’ strategic partners. Their implementation and release schedules may vary.  CyberSense is compatible with popular backup formats, offering flexible production storage deployment options and is distributed globally through trusted partners. Contact individual CyberSense providers for more information.

 

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About Index Engines

Index Engines is the world’s leading AI powered analytics engine to detect data corruption due to ransomware. The company’s CyberSense® product empowers organizations to detect ransomware and data corruption and facilitate rapid recovery from attacks. CyberSense is the last line of defense for thousands of organizations worldwide.

To find out more visit: https://www.indexengines.com/

 

 

The report, commissioned by Dell Technologies, found a competitive solution took up to 15 backup cycles to detect ransomware, if it was found at all, while Dell PowerProtect Cyber Recovery with CyberSense detected multiple types of corruption in a single cycle 

HOLMDEL, NJ (Aug. 13, 2024) –A recently published Principled Technologies report found that Index Engines CyberSense solution detected data corruption from three different types of attacks in a single analysis.

This third-party validation, commissioned by Dell Technologies, looked at Dell PowerProtect Cyber Recovery vault with Index Engines CyberSense and a competitive data protection solution labeled Vendor X, finding the competitive solution missed one attack completely and took 15 backups to detect corruption from the other two.

“Some data protection organizations are positioning themselves as cyber resiliency companies, yet they struggle in providing data integrity,” said Jim McGann, Index Engines Vice President of Strategic Partnerships.  “Attacks are costing companies millions of dollars and taking months to recover. Many competing solutions cannot detect corruption from sophisticated ransomware to support smarter recovery.”

“CyberSense’s AI (Artificial Intelligence) is trained to detect ransomware corruption with 99.99% accuracy, no other offering can make these claims. We take pride in the Dell collaboration in providing data integrity within the isolated vault knowing it is the gold standard for cyber resiliency and this Principled Technology report is proof of that.”

The Principled Technology report looked at three types of data corruption from ransomware:

• Encrypt all files and obfuscate file names: CyberSense detected this attack in one scan, Vendor X took 15
• Encrypt all files and keep original names: CyberSense detected this attack in one scan, Vendor X took 15
• Infect a Microsoft SQL Server page: CyberSense detected this attack in one scan, Vendor X could not detect this attack

“We tested CyberSense and a similarly functioning tool from the data management platform of a competitor (that we refer to as Vendor X) for a similarly sized appliance,” the Principled Technologies executive summary explained.

“In our testing, we found that Dell PowerProtect Cyber Recovery detected infection in SQL database pages—something that the Vendor X solution could not do. PowerProtect Cyber Recovery also required fewer backups than the Vendor X solution to determine file corruption in the data.”

Ransomware incidents increased by over 95% in 2023 with the average cost of a ransomware attack in 2023 costing over $5 million.

CyberSense is the only data integrity product on the market today that inspects inside files, database, and core infrastructure with AI-based machine to detect ransomware corruption with 99.99% precision, providing timely alerts and detailed post-attack reports for expedited recovery and minimized downtime and data loss.

Dell PowerProtect Cyber Recovery protects and isolates critical data from ransomware and other sophisticated threats. 

Read the Principled Technology reports here: Full Report, Executive Summary, Testing Methodology.

 

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About Index Engines

Index Engines is the world’s leading AI powered analytics engine to detect data corruption due to ransomware. The company’s CyberSense® product empowers organizations to detect ransomware and data corruption and facilitate rapid recovery from attacks. CyberSense is the last line of defense for thousands of organizations worldwide.

To find out more visit: https://www.indexengines.com/

 

Holmdel, NJ (July 11, 2024)  - Cybersecurity company Index Engines today announced its CyberSense® product was named the 2024 TMC.net Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Cybersecurity Innovation Award winner.

This recognition from Technology Marketing Corporation underscores Index Engines' commitment to ensuring data integrity and cyber resilience in the face of escalating ransomware threats, acknowledging the company’s AI-powered analytics engine designed to detect data corruption caused by ransomware with 99.99% accuracy.

“It’s an honor to be recognized for our organization’s dedication to detecting ransomware corruption and facilitating smarter recovery,” said Jim McGann, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Index Engines. “Gen AI is getting a lot of attention right now, but predictive AI and Machine Learning is such a powerful tool for detecting ransomware corruption and keeping organizations operational.”

CyberSense detects and supports swift restoration of data corrupted by bad actors, serving as the last line of defense for thousands of organizations globally. Leveraging advanced AI-based machine learning supported by over 200 content-based analytics, CyberSense detects ransomware corruption with precision, providing timely alerts and detailed post-attack forensic reports for expedited recovery.

Compatible with popular backup formats and offering flexible production storage deployment options, CyberSense is distributed globally through trusted partners, ensuring data integrity and peace of mind against evolving cyber threats.

The IBM Cost of a Data Breach report has the average cost of a ransomware attack at $5.13 million, which does not include ransom payments. This has made CyberSense a critical tool for businesses seeking to uphold operational reliability and mitigate downtime, cyber risks and data loss.

TMCnet’s AI in Cybersecurity Innovation Award shines a spotlight on those companies and technologies that are leading the charge in defending digital landscapes through artificial intelligence.

“We are thrilled to recognize the companies leading the charge in utilizing cutting-edge AI technologies to fortify cyber defenses,” said Rich Tehrani, CEO, TMC. “These award winners have demonstrated remarkable vision and technical excellence, providing vital tools to safeguard organizations and individuals from cyber threats.”

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About Index Engines

 

Index Engines is the world’s leading AI powered analytics engine to detect data corruption due to ransomware. The company’s CyberSense® product empowers organizations to detect ransomware and data corruption and facilitate rapid recovery from attacks. CyberSense is the last line of defense for thousands of organizations worldwide.

 

To find out more visit: https://www.indexengines.com

Validated by Enterprise Strategy Group, CyberSense’s AI-driven machine learning models precisely determines data corruption and enables intelligent recovery from ransomware attacks to support Cyber Storage resiliency

HOLMDEL, NJ (June 18, 2024) - Cyber Security company Index Engines announced an industry-first in cyber resiliency today, a 99.99% service level agreement (SLA) for CyberSense® to accurately detect corruption due to ransomware.

Driven by advanced AI-based analysis and full-content inspection of data, CyberSense ensures the detection of even the most sophisticated corruption caused by the latest ransomware variants for a smarter recovery.

“ESG was guided through the comprehensive machine learning process that feeds the CyberSense AI-engine, which leverages thousands of actual ransomware variants, sophisticated intermittent encryption variants, tens of millions of data sets along with backup data sets to test the AI,” said Alex Arcilla, Senior Analyst, Validation Services, Enterprise Strategy Group.

“Ultimately, the results were greater than 99.99% in confidently detecting signs of corruption.”

Today's threat landscape requires organizations to be increasingly resilient with their data protection strategies. The average cost of a ransomware breach is $5.13 million, with companies down for an average of 22 days after an attack.

Traditional data protection methods fall short as they primarily focus on identifying obvious indicators of data compromise such as unusual changes in compression, metadata, and thresholds, which can be easily bypassed by sophisticated ransomware. These approaches do not provide the level of insight into a ransomware attack that is required to support smarter recovery and avoid frequent false positives and negatives.

The CyberSense 99.99% SLA is validated through rigorous testing against real-world scenarios with live ransomware. By leveraging AI to perform deep content inspection, CyberSense achieves unprecedented accuracy in detecting data corruption.

“This new SLA sets the standard for data resiliency in cyber storage,” said Jim McGann, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships for Index Engines. “Existing storage platforms must upgrade their capabilities to support intelligent recovery from ransomware attacks. Our strategic partners, including Dell and Infinidat, benefit from our new SLA to provide their customers with enhanced resiliency, minimizing the impact bad actors have on their business operations.”

Modern ransomware variants are increasingly performing stealth corruption of data. Continuous validation of data integrity is crucial to minimize downtime and simplify the recovery processes, thereby mitigating the negative impacts of ransomware attacks.

Without this level of accuracy provided by CyberSense, organizations will remain vulnerable to ransomware attacks and will face elongated downtime and complex recovery processes that will negatively impact their organizations.

Arcilla added: “I was greatly impressed with the thorough and ongoing measures Index Engines takes to train its AI in order to uphold their 99.99% confidence standards, along with its roadmap to improve its ability to detect ransomware corruption with even greater accuracy.”

CyberSense is currently deployed at thousands of organizations worldwide and sold through strategic partnerships with leading organizations.  This includes Dell PowerProtect Cyber Recovery,  Infinidat Infinisafe with Cyber Detection, and IBM Storage Sentinel. 

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About Index Engines

Index Engines is the world’s leading AI powered analytics engine to detect data corruption due to ransomware. The company’s CyberSense® product empowers organizations to detect ransomware and data corruption and facilitate rapid recovery from attacks. CyberSense is the last line of defense for thousands of organizations worldwide.

To find out more or read the ESG validation visit: https://www.indexengines.com/cybersensesla

Business Intelligence Group Names CyberSense 2024 Fortress Cybersecurity AI Award Winner

Holmdel, NJ (May 29, 2024) Cybersecurity company Index Engines today announced its CyberSense® product was named the 2024 Fortress Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence (AI) Award winner.

This recognition from Business Intelligence Group underscores Index Engines' commitment to ensuring data resiliency and integrity in the face of escalating ransomware threats, acknowledging the company’s AI-powered analytics engine designed to detect data corruption caused by ransomware with 99.5%+ accuracy.

“It’s an honor to receive this award and be acknowledged for innovative approach towards ransomware detection and our use of AI in helping customers recover quickly and avoid being at the mercy of bad actors,” said Jim McGann, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Index Engines.

CyberSense detects and supports swift restoration of data corrupted by bad actors, serving as the last line of defense for thousands of organizations globally. Leveraging advanced AI-based machine learning supported by over 200 content-based analytics, CyberSense detects ransomware corruption with precision, providing timely alerts and detailed post-attack forensic reports for expedited recovery.

Compatible with popular backup formats and offering flexible production storage deployment options, CyberSense is distributed globally through trusted partners, ensuring data integrity and peace of mind against evolving cyber threats.

With Cybersecurity Ventures predicting ransomware will cost its victims around $265 billion annually by 2031, CyberSense has become a critical tool for businesses seeking to uphold operational reliability and mitigate downtime risks and data loss.

The Fortress Cybersecurity Awards honor the world's leading companies and individuals who are at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation. Winners are selected based on their dedication to developing solutions, raising awareness, and defending against the growing threat of cyberattacks.

“In today's digital age, cybersecurity is no longer optional – it's essential,” said Maria Jimenez, Chief Nominations Officer at the Business Intelligence Group. “We are proud to recognize Index Engines for their innovative solutions and unwavering commitment to protecting our data and infrastructure from ever-evolving cyber threats.”

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About Index Engines

Index Engines is the world’s leading AI powered analytics engine to detect data corruption due to ransomware. The company’s CyberSense® product empowers organizations to detect ransomware and data corruption and facilitate rapid recovery from attacks. CyberSense is the last line of defense for thousands of organizations worldwide.

To find out more visit: https://www.indexengines.com/

About Business Intelligence Group

The Business Intelligence Group was founded with the mission of recognizing true talent and superior performance in the business world. Unlike other business award programs, these programs are judged by business executives with extensive experience and knowledge in cybersecurity. The organization's proprietary scoring system selectively measures performance across multiple security domains and rewards those companies whose achievements stand out in the fight against cybercrime.

 

 

Cyber Defense Magazine announced CyberSense as the Publishers Choice Cyber Resilience winner during the 2024 RSA Conference

Holmdel, NJ (May 6, 2024) Cybersecurity company Index Engines announced its CyberSense® product was named the Global InfoSec Publisher’s Choice Cyber Resilience Award winner.

This recognition from Cyber Defense Magazine underscores Index Engines' commitment to ensuring data resiliency and integrity in the face of escalating ransomware threats, using its AI-powered analytics engine designed to detect data corruption caused by ransomware with 99.5% accuracy.

“We are honored to be recognized by Cyber Defense Magazine for our commitment to cyber resilience,” said Jim McGann, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Index Engines. “CyberSense gives thousands of organizations worldwide confidence that their data has integrity, and when an attack does occur, they have confidence they can recover.”

When traditional security measures fail to keep bad actors out of the data center, CyberSense steps up as the ultimate resilience tool against cyberattacks.

CyberSense detects and supports swift restoration of data corrupted by bad actors, serving as the last line of defense for thousands of organizations globally. Leveraging advanced AI-based machine learning supported by over 200 content-based analytics, CyberSense detects ransomware corruption with precision, providing timely alerts and detailed post-attack reports for expedited recovery.

Compatible with popular backup formats and offering flexible production storage deployment options, CyberSense is distributed globally through trusted partners, ensuring data integrity and peace of mind against evolving cyber threats.

With ransomware incidents surging by over 95% in 2023, CyberSense has become a critical tool for businesses seeking to uphold operational reliability and mitigate downtime risks and data loss.

This is Cyber Defense Magazine’s twelfth year of honoring InfoSec innovators from around the world. Cyber Defense states it is always asking “What’s Next” in looking for best of breed, next generation InfoSec solutions, adding it has a flexible philosophy to find more innovative players with new and unique technologies.

Awards are voted on by CISSP, FMDHS, CEH, certified security professionals globally.

“We scoured the globe looking for cybersecurity innovators that could make a huge difference and potentially help turn the tide against the exponential growth in cyber-crime,” said Yan Ross, Global Editor of Cyber Defense Magazine. “CyberSense is absolutely worthy of this coveted award and consideration for deployment in your environment.”

 

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About Index Engines

Index Engines is the world’s leading AI powered analytics engine to detect data corruption due to ransomware. The company’s CyberSense® product empowers organizations to detect ransomware and data corruption and facilitate rapid recovery from attacks. CyberSense is the last line of defense for thousands of organizations worldwide.

To find out more visit: https://www.indexengines.com/

 

About Cyber Defense Magazine

Cyber Defense Magazine is the premier source of cyber security news and information for InfoSec professions in business and government. We are managed and published by and for ethical, honest, passionate information security professionals. Our mission is to share cutting-edge knowledge, real-world stories and awards on the best ideas, products, and services in the information technology industry.  We deliver electronic magazines every month online for free, and special editions exclusively for the RSA Conferences. CDM is a proud member of the Cyber Defense Media Group. Learn more about us at https://www.cyberdefensemagazine.com and visit https://www.cyberdefensetv.com and https://www.cyberdefenseradio.com to see and hear some of the most informative interviews of many of these winning company executives.  Join a webinar at https://www.cyberdefensewebinars.com and realize that infosec knowledge is power.

 

 

 

HOLMDEL, NJ (May, 1) – Cybersecurity innovator Index Engines and enterprise storage leader Infinidat today announced expanded support for InfiniSafe® Cyber Detection, powered by Index Engines CyberSense®, for the InfiniBox™ SSA and InfiniBox®.

The two organizations entered a strategic partnership in the spring of 2023 to bring advanced AI-powered cyber detection analytics to Infinidat’s primary storage solutions, facilitating detection of sophisticated ransomware corruption with near-instantaneous and guaranteed recovery provided by Infinidat to accelerate response to ransomware attacks.

“Infinidat onboarded the groundbreaking Index Engines technology after a thorough investigation and testing of several solutions,” said Erik Kaulberg, Infinidat VP, Strategy and Alliances. “It was obvious that the power and capabilities presented in CyberSense, as well as the Index Engines team behind it, would give Infinidat the ability to build on our powerful InfiniSafe capabilities and create an exciting roadmap for the future.”

The newest InfiniSafe Cyber Detection release enables deep forensic scanning of VMware datastores operating on an InfiniBox or InfiniBox SSA platform and protected via guaranteed immutable snapshots provided within InfuzeOS™, the platform’s data services layer. InfiniSafe Cyber Detection, powered by CyberSense, actively scans the contents of files within these snapshots and identifies any instances of data corruption from ransomware attacks while providing a validated recovery point.

When an attack occurs, CyberSense generates comprehensive forensic reports detailing the scope, pinpointing locations, and providing insights into the most recent clean versions of the affected files, facilitating swift recovery through InfiniBox. With CyberSense, downtime is drastically minimized, helping organizations avert costly recovery efforts.

The average cost of a ransomware attack in 2023 was over $5 million, including detection and escalation, notification, post-breach response, and lost business with an average downtime of 24 days. These startling statistics have driven a roadmap between the two organizations focused on new ways to protect customer data integrity and resilience against the threats of today and tomorrow.

“We firmly believe that the backbone of any successful enterprise lies in its ability to safeguard and manage its data effectively,” said Jim McGann, Index Engines VP, Strategic Partnerships. “With the ongoing proliferation of ransomware, cyber resilience is a must and knowing your data has integrity is not just an option, but a critical necessity. Our strategic partnership with Infinidat is a testament to our shared vision of a secure and resilient digital future.”

Infinidat’s InfiniBox SSA and InfiniBox are the “Standard in Enterprise Storage” and bring guaranteed performance, 100% availability, and guaranteed cyber storage resilience with cyber recovery. The InfiniSafe cyber guarantee ensures Infinidat snapshots are fully immutable and can be recovered in one minute or less on InfiniBox SSA and InfiniBox, regardless of dataset size. Infinidat is a proven leader in providing platforms that meet and exceed customer expectations and backs that with its renowned white glove support.

CyberSense powers InfiniSafe Cyber Detection and enables 99.5% accuracy in detecting data corruption due to ransomware, while empowering swift restoration of data corrupted by bad actors, serving as the last line of defense for thousands of organizations globally. Leveraging advanced AI-based machine learning supported by over 200 content-based analytics, CyberSense detects ransomware corruption with precision, providing timely alerts and detailed post-attack reports for expedited recovery.

Infinidat will be exhibiting at the RSA Conference May 6-9 in San Francisco, and Index Engines will be attending with Infinidat. Visit us at booth 263.

CyberSense 8.6 supports smarter recovery from ransomware attacks, introduces customizable threshold alerts and broadens platform and workload compatibility

HOLMDEL, NJ (April 10, 2024) – Cybersecurity company Index Engines today announced the latest release of its CyberSense® software, with version 8.6 delivering a revamped user interface to support smarter recovery from ransomware attacks, new custom Advanced Threshold Alerts to proactively detect unusual activity, and unrivaled AI-powered detection of ransomware-based data corruption to accelerate recovery and minimize business disruption.

CyberSense 8.6 provides an integrated experience for organizations to understand potential data corruption, detect malicious activity by threat actors, assess affected data, and view both clean and suspect backups and snapshots in an intuitive workflow. This update provides all of the information needed to support a curated recovery of clean data quickly and efficiently to resume normal business operations.

“Organizations lack robust cyber liability and data resiliency strategies and face significant obstacles in recovering from a ransomware attack ,” said Jim McGann, vice president of strategic partnerships at Index Engines. “With CyberSense 8.6, organizations gain enhanced insights to mitigate ransomware’s impact and expedite recovery to minimize business interruption. Additionally, new data threshold analysis features enable proactive detection of suspicious file-level activity, averting potential operational impact.”

CyberSense 8.6 ushers in a more proactive approach to ensuring data integrity against insider threats and external bad actors with a variety of customizable data threshold alerts. These alerts are based on metadata and content changes to files and can be created based on the quantity or percentage changes of modified files, altered file type, added/deleted files, or entropy or encryption across any host.

For enhanced proactive monitoring, the introduction of Advanced Threshold Alerts allows for the generation of alerts when specific files exhibit unusual behavior. Common scenarios for leveraging this new feature include defining honeypots or decoy files/folders to monitor for abnormal activity, as well as monitoring sentinel files expected to remain unchanged and alerting on any encryption or alterations.

CyberSense 8.6 also supports the RHEL 9.2 (LTS) operating system and VMFS file systems.

Also new in CyberSense 8.6 is the CyberSensitivity Index (CSI), to help CyberSense users understand the scrutiny data goes through to make sure it is clean and free of ransomware corruption. The CSI is the AI-powered brain behind CyberSense, measuring normal activity vs probable data corruption from ransomware.

The CSI has been trained on thousands of variants and hundreds of millions of datasets to detect signs of data corruption caused by ransomware with 99.5% accuracy. The CSI is now available for users to monitor and, optionally, adjust based on the needs of individual hosts.

"CyberSense 8.6 is a pivotal tool for enhancing cybersecurity resilience, offering advanced ransomware detection and smart recovery solutions,” said Darrel Kent, GigaOm Analyst. “Its innovative approach anticipates the complexities of cyber threats and offers a streamlined, intelligent recovery process. This advancement underscores the critical need for comprehensive strategies that span cybersecurity, cyber resilience, and cyber recovery to safeguard against and recover from the inevitable cyberattack.” 

CyberSense detects and supports rapid restoration of data corrupted by bad actors, serving as the last line of defense for thousands of global organizations.

Leveraging advanced AI-based machine learning supported by over 200 content-based analytics, CyberSense detects ransomware corruption with precision, providing timely alerts and detailed post-attack reports for expedited recovery. Compatible with popular backup formats and offering flexible production storage deployment options, CyberSense is distributed globally through trusted partners, ensuring data integrity and peace of mind against evolving cyber threats.

Availability
CyberSense 8.6 is available now to Index Engines’ strategic partners. Their implementation and release schedules may vary.  Contact individual CyberSense providers for more information.

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About Index Engines

Index Engines is the world’s leading AI powered analytics engine to detect data corruption due to ransomware. The company’s CyberSense® product empowers organizations to detect ransomware and data corruption and facilitate rapid recovery from attacks. CyberSense is the last line of defense for thousands of organizations worldwide.

To find out more visit: https://www.indexengines.com/

Holmdel, NJ (March 11, 2024) -  Cybersecurity company Index Engines announced its CyberSense® product was named the Cyberstorage gold winner by the Globee® Awards for Cybersecurity. Index Engines also won top honors for Most Innovative Security Company of the Year for CyberSense.

This recognition underscores Index Engines' commitment to ensuring data resiliency and integrity in the face of escalating ransomware threats, using its AI-powered analytics engine designed to detect data corruption caused by ransomware with 99.5% accuracy.

“CyberSense has played a pivotal role as both the last line of defense and first line of recovery against ransomware attacks for thousands of organizations worldwide,” said Jim McGann, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Index Engines. “We’re honored to be recognized for our hard work and dedication to helping organizations minimize the impact of ransomware attacks and recover quickly to resume normal business operations.”

The Cyberstorage award is a new recognition, driven by the rise of ransomware and the need for storage systems to reduce cyber liability and implement data integrity analysis that will provide a clear path to recovery when a cyberattack occurs.

When traditional security measures fail to keep bad actors out of the data center, CyberSense steps up as the ultimate safeguard against cyberattacks.

CyberSense detects and supports swift restoration of data corrupted by bad actors, serving as the last line of defense for thousands of organizations globally. Leveraging advanced AI-based machine learning supported by over 200 content-based analytics, CyberSense detects ransomware corruption with precision, providing timely alerts and detailed post-attack reports for expedited recovery.

Compatible with popular backup formats and offering flexible production storage deployment options, CyberSense is distributed globally through trusted partners, ensuring data integrity and peace of mind against evolving cyber threats.

With ransomware incidents surging by over 95% in 2023, CyberSense has become a critical tool for businesses seeking to uphold operational reliability and mitigate downtime risks and data loss.

The Globee Awards for Cybersecurity are in their 20^th year. The awards are described as a renowned platform dedicated to honoring exceptional achievements in the realm of cybersecurity. The 2024 Globee Awards specifically aim to acknowledge individuals, organizations, products and initiatives that have displayed unparalleled excellence in safeguarding digital systems, networks and data.

Awards are voted on by the internal judging panel, which is comprised of more than 580 experts from around the world.

“Congratulations to the 2024 victors for their pivotal role in fortifying our digital world,” San Madan, President of Globee Awards, said. “Your dedication and ingenuity not only contribute to advancing cybersecurity but also inspire the community to strive for excellence. We’re honored to celebrate your success.”

Holmdel, NJ- January 31, 2024 – Cybersecurity company Index Engines reports a sharp increase in adoption of its leading CyberSense® software during 2023 in several sectors highly targeted by ransomware.

CyberSense uses AI-powered machine learning to recognize patterns of data change in backups and snapshots to confirm its integrity and detect malicious changes that are indicative of a ransomware attack.

With ransomware up more than 95% in 2023, organizations turn to CyberSense to ensure data resiliency against cyber threats, enable businesses to uphold operational reliability and mitigate the risk of downtime resulting from ransomware attacks.

Telecom has been hit especially hard by ransomware in recent years, driving rapid adoption of cybersecurity solutions by the industry, resulting in 70% gains for Index Engines.

Growth in the Insurance and Finance sectors for CyberSense was a 56% increase in revenues from 2022 to 2023.  IT Services saw a 50% increase, the Federal and State Government sectors grew 41%, and the Energy sector increased 38% year-over-year in the last calendar year.

“School districts, healthcare and financial services have been leading the adoption of CyberSense for years, but as cyber criminals cash in and disable critical infrastructure, we’ve seen more industries turn to us for ransomware protection and recovery,” said Jim McGann, vice president of strategic partnerships at Index Engines.  

CyberSense is currently trusted by thousands of organizations across over 50 industries worldwide.

Data integrity is the ability to guarantee that data is untampered, uncompromised, and safe to recover from, usually achieved through content-aware file scanning. In a cyber-resilience context, data integrity is what allows organizations to identify the last good copies of files and enable rapid, curated recovery, according to IDC Analyst Brief, “Ensuring Data Integrity Is Crucial for a Solid Cyber-Resilience Strategy” (doc #US51543523, December 2023).

“Knowing whether data has been tampered with, what data has been corrupted, and when that corruption happened are integral to rapid, curated recovery from cyberattacks,” said Johnny Yu, Research Manager, Infrastructure Software Platforms, IDC. 

Index Engines also had its own growth in 2023, including:

• Appointments: 2023 was also a year of key appointments for Index Engines with the company naming Geoff Barrall Chief Product Officer, Tony Craythorne as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) and Brian Householder to the company's advisory board. Barrall was previously Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Hitachi Vantara. Craythorne was previously CRO of Zadara and before that CEO of Bamboo Systems. Householder led the transformation of Hitachi Data Systems into Hitachi Vantara, as the company’s CEO.
• Product: Index Engines released the latest version of its flagship CyberSense solution.  CyberSense brought to market a new user interface with deep details into every ransomware attack, a new, easy to use setup wizard and system configuration interface.

“We set out to scale up all aspects of Index Engines in 2023,” said Tim Williams, CEO, Index Engines. “Our progress in expanding the CyberSense global install base was ahead of our guidance for the past year. As we look at the expanding marketplace of ransomware and bad actors becoming more advanced in their use of tools including AI to wreak havoc, Index Engines will continue to provide solutions and technology to keep malware at bay. 2023 was a year of increased cyber threats, yet it was also a year of better surveillance, and we look forward to further success in combating those holding enterprises hostage in 2024.”

 

HOLMDEL, NJ - November 8, 2023 – Index Engines, the developer of CyberSense®, providing data resilience for multiple leading enterprise storage providers, today announced that Brian Householder has joined the company’s advisory board.

This announcement comes as Index Engine’s strategic partnerships and customers are rapidly expanding, driven by the rise in ransomware attacks and CyberSense’s ability to detect corruption across both primary and secondary storage to expedite recovery and minimize business downtime.

“Brian’s experience managing business transformation and evolving the mindset of what a data center should look like is unmatched,” said Tim Williams, CEO, Index Engines. “His insight and experience will provide us invaluable counsel as the need for cyber security and storage technologies continue to converge.”

Householder led the growth and transformation of Hitachi Data Systems into Hitachi Vantara, holding the position of CEO, President and COO over his final seven years with the organization. Householder was involved with all facets of this multi-billion dollar global business, transitioning the company from a hardware-centric to a data software and solutions company.

"Having had the privilege of working alongside Brian Householder during his remarkable leadership at Hitachi, I'm thrilled to be reuniting with him at Index Engines,” said Geoff Barrall, Chief Product Officer, Index Engines who worked with Householder while serving as CTO at Hitachi Vantara. “I look forward to another exciting chapter of collaboration with a visionary leader like Brian."

Ransomware attacks continue to inflict substantial damage on organizations, causing prolonged downtime and significant financial losses. Protecting data integrity is paramount for ensuring clean, reliable and rapid recovery.

CyberSense uses AI-driven machine learning models and over 200 full-content analytics to detect signs of ransomware corruption with 99.5% accuracy. CyberSense provides data and cyber resiliency in support of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and what leading research and consulting firm Gartner has termed CyberStorage.

Without CyberSense organizations will struggle to understand the scope of a cyberattack along with the data needed to restore to return to a normal operational state.  Gartner is predicting 100% of storage products must have this capability by 2028.  CyberSense delivers these capabilities today across enterprise storage platforms.

“The demand for a solution like CyberSense is unprecedented,” said Brian Householder. “Its petabyte class indexing platform is backed by decades of advanced technology that spans all classes of critical data. There’s truly nothing like CyberSense on the market and I’m delighted to be involved with the company leading the cyber storage transformation.”

HOLMDEL, N.J., Sept. 12, 2023  -- Index Engines, the developers of CyberSense, the world's leading analytics engine to detect data corruption due to ransomware, today announced that Geoff Barrall and Tony Craythorne have joined the company's leadership team.

Barrall joins as the organization's new Chief Product Officer (CPO) and Craythorne as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Their additions come as Index Engines continues to experience rapid growth driven by the rise of ransomware attacks and CyberSense's ability to detect this corruption and expedite the recovery of clean data.

"They're amazing executives with decades of experience in scaling and storage," said Tim Williams, Index Engines CEO. "Their numerous past successes speak for themselves. These are the right people to help support our current strategic partners and the ones we are onboarding."

Cyberattacks are once again surging this year with ransom payments surpassing $450M in the first two quarters and recovery time averaging months. Organizations need to not only protect data but ensure it has integrity and is clean for a reliable recovery.

CyberSense delivers innovative technology in support of CyberStorage through comprehensive data integrity analysis to identify, detect and help respond and recover from a cyberattack.

Gartner defines CyberStorage as active technologies to identify, protect, detect, respond and recover from ransomware and other cyberattacks on structured and unstructured enterprise data storage solutions, with 100% of storage products including this capability by 2028.

"We've both followed Index Engines for years and we've been admirers of what they've built, now we're proud to be part of it," Craythorne said of him and Barrall, who previously worked together at three other organizations. "They have a great team, great success and thousands of happy customers, plus a solution that is completely differentiated and superior to any other product on the market." 

Barrall added: "And this is a solution that is absolutely critical. Ransomware detection on primary and secondary storage is no longer optional, it is a necessary component to ensure cyber resiliency across the enterprise. I'm excited to be joining this great company and team."

Barrall is an accomplished senior executive with extensive experience leading growth-oriented, high-technology companies and boasts a track record of over 10 successful venture-backed exits. Prior to Index Engines, Barrall was the Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Hitachi Vantara, where he led product strategy, partnerships, advanced research and strategic M&A.

Barrall founded several infrastructure companies, including BlueArc and Drobo, both well-known storage brands. He also undertook leadership roles in private and public companies including Nexsan, Imation, and Overland Storage where he played key roles in product development and company growth.

Barrall is also involved in various board memberships and advisory roles for both public and private companies.

Craythorne is a C-suite executive with over 25 years of experience leading high-growth, scale-up companies in the USA, Europe and Asia. Before joining Index Engines, Craythorne served as CRO of Edge Cloud provider Zadara where he rebuilt the sales process and GTM strategy to achieve record ARR growth & new customer wins. Prior to Zadara, he was CEO of Bamboo Systems Group where he led a rebrand of the company, developed and launched Bamboo's Arm Server, and won multiple F500 customers including Cisco, Aramco, Arm and Boeing.

Craythorne also served as the senior vice president of worldwide sales at Komprise where he built a new sales strategy, sales team, channel strategy and lead generation that led to record revenues with multimillion-dollar growth year on year. He also held senior management positions at several companies including Nexsan, Brocade, Hitachi Data Systems, Nexgen (acquired by Pivot 3), Bell Micro, Connected Data and is a board member and advisor to various startups.

HOLMDEL, N.J., June 13, 2023 -- Over 67 percent of CISOs plan to embrace new technology including machine learning tools to detect ransomware activity over the next year, research conducted by Evaluator Group determined, with earlier detection of ransomware corruption and support for faster discovery of the last clean backup the top analytics requested.

Evaluator Group conducted a survey of 163 CISOs to define the top data management challenges, at the behest of Index Engines, whose CyberSense^® software detects signs of data corruption due to ransomware and facilitates an intelligent and rapid restoration.

"Machine learning and analytics are critical in the race against cyber criminals and CISOs have realized this," said Jim McGann, VP of Business Development and Marketing at Index Engines. "Ransomware attacks are getting more sophisticated, evading thresholds and metadata-level security tools. Machine learning and analytics can observe data, look deep into files and make deterministic decisions on whether it's been corrupted by ransomware or give you confidence that it's clean for recovery."

CISOs struggle to detect attacks and find the last known good copy of data for recovery, the study found, along with bare minimum recovery expected to take hours with full recovery expected to take weeks or months often resulting in data that is forever lost due to malicious corruption.

Currently, security professionals lack in-house ability to use deep forensic analysis to determine what happened and how to recover intelligently, the report stated. Only 11% of respondents indicated they have all the capabilities they need from their current vendors.

Two-thirds of the respondents said they plan to add data analytics and/or machine learning tools to detect suspicious activity over the next year, the report showed. More than half said they planned to add data loss prevention software and tools to continuously monitor for malicious software. Rounding out the top five choices were audit data for sensitive content (48%) and data forensics analysis for post-ransomware attack (47%).

Budgets are increasing to support the increasing sophistication of ransomware attacks, the report showed, with 84% reporting their cyber security budget is increasing this year, with 49% of budgets increasing up to 10%. Only 12% said it would increase more than 25%, the same number who said there would be no change. Only 4% said their cybersecurity budget is decreasing.

When asked what they wanted most for cyber resiliency analytics, 71% of respondents said "earlier detection of a cyberattack," with 43% listing "faster identification of last known good recovery point" and 41% selecting "increased confidence that malware was eradicated from the environment."

"Organizations need features such as anomaly detection and the ability to find the last known good copy of data following an attack to fully recover," Evaluator Group senior analyst Dave Raffo said. "Data forensics tools and processes that focus on analyzing, identifying, monitoring and reporting on digitally stored data can help facilitate successful data recovery."

To read the full report, go to: https://go.indexengines.com/eg_data_management_challenges_CISO