Jack, the product manager from QNAP, recently introduced their latest NAS solutions, focusing on two key features aimed at bolstering data protection: the Airgap+ airgap backup solution and the Hybrid Backup Center. These innovations are designed to enhance backup security and simplify the management of crosssite NAS backups, aligning with the 32110 backup rule that emphasizes the need for airgapped backups to shield data from potential cyber threats.

The Airgap+ solution utilizes QHora321 and QHora322 products in conjunction with Hybrid Backup Sync tasks on QNAP NAS devices to create an isolated backup environment. This configuration generates offline backups, providing superior protection against cyberattacks by ensuring that the backup data remains inaccessible to external threats during the backup process. In the demonstration, three NAS devices were used: a main server NAS accessible from the internet, a relay NAS, and a backup NAS. The process involves physical disconnection of the network interfaces, ensuring that only one connection is active at a time. This guarantees that the backup NAS is isolated when not in use, significantly reducing the risk of ransomware and other cyber threats.

During the backup operation, the main server NAS transmits files to the relay NAS while the backup NAS remains disconnected. Once this sync is complete, the connection to the main server is severed, and the relay NAS connects to the backup NAS to complete the backup process. This physical separation and sequential connectivity ensure that the backup environment remains isolated and secure, offering robust defense against unauthorized access and cyber threats.

QNAP’s approach addresses the increasing frequency and severity of ransomware attacks. As highlighted in the presentation, 85% of organizations experienced ransomware attacks in 2023, with an average of 270 cyber attacks annually. The Airgap+ solution's ability to maintain the backup NAS offline during critical phases provides unmatched resilience against such attacks, making it a crucial addition to any enterprise’s cybersecurity strategy.

Complementing the Airgap+ solution, QNAP introduced the Hybrid Backup Center, a centralized platform designed to manage extensive crosssite NAS backup operations efficiently. This platform integrates Hybrid Backup Sync tasks, allowing users to handle multiple backup jobs from a single interface. The Hybrid Backup Center features a userfriendly topology widget that simplifies the management of diverse backup scenarios, providing a comprehensive overview of all registered NAS devices, backup statuses, logs, and activities.

The centralized management offered by the Hybrid Backup Center addresses the complexity of handling numerous NAS backups individually. By consolidating these tasks into one platform, QNAP enables users to monitor and manage their backup operations more efficiently. The system supports integration with various cloud services, including Google Cloud and AWS, offering flexible backup strategies and storage options to suit different needs.

Scheduled for launch in Q3, the Hybrid Backup Center promises to streamline the backup management process, making it easier for users to restore data, monitor backup activities, and maintain an effective backup strategy. This centralized approach reduces the time and effort required to manage backup operations, enhancing overall efficiency and security.

These new solutions from QNAP highlight the company’s commitment to enhancing cybersecurity and backup efficiency. The Airgap+ airgap backup solution and Hybrid Backup Center offer robust and userfriendly tools designed to protect valuable data against cyber threats and simplify backup management. By integrating physical isolation with advanced management capabilities, QNAP sets a new standard in NAS backup solutions, providing businesses with the confidence and tools needed to safeguard their data in an increasingly digital and threatprone environment.

As QNAP rolls out these innovations, they are poised to offer significant benefits to organizations seeking reliable and secure backup systems. The combination of Airgap+ and the Hybrid Backup Center not only addresses current cybersecurity challenges but also provides a scalable and efficient framework for managing complex backup operations across multiple sites.

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