Protecting data against ransomware with Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP

This article discusses how to protect data against ransomware using features of Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP, including FPolicy, Snapshots, and SnapLock.

Specifically, the article covers:

• Understanding ransomware and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• FPolicy Native mode to create denylists or allowlists for file extensions
• FPolicy External mode to integrate with third-party security solutions
• Using Snapshots for quick data recovery and protecting Snapshots from deletion
• SnapLock to make Snapshots immutable and prevent accidental deletion
• Conclusion on using these features together for a robust defense against ransomware