Quantum Introduces Multi-Factor Authentication to Make Scalar i3 Tape Libraries More Secure
New Capability Combines with Active Vault Software, Write Once Read Many Capabilities, and AES-256 Bit Encryption to create Ultra-Secure Offline Vault.
Quantum Corp. today announced the addition of new multi-factor authentication software to the company’s Scalar i3 and i6 tape libraries to secure critical off-line data against ransomware attacks. The new feature raises the level of security for data stored on tape, making unauthorized access extremely difficult, and underscores Quantum's commitment to innovation for preserving and protecting valuable customer data.
“Tape is inherently secure, with its air-gapped nature, AES-256 bit encryption, and WORM capabilities. Our customers increasingly use tape as an ultra-secure data vault, either for a permanent archive copy of data, or as an offline copy to protect against ransomware and malware,” said Bruno Hald, Vice President and General Manager, Secondary Storage, Quantum. “Adding multi-factor authentication is one more way we are increasing the security of tape, in this case using this common but proven method to provide even more security when it comes to accessing critical data.”
Building on the Active Vault Feature
The introduction of multi-factor authentication builds upon the value of Active Vault, a feature available only in Quantum's Scalar tape libraries. Active Vault further improves tape's inherently secure offline nature by creating a totally "air-gapped" vault within the library. Administrators can set a policy to move tapes from the backup application-connected partition to an Active Vault partition, a logical area within the library that has no application connectivity or host-connected devices. Adding the Multi-Factor Authentication layer of security makes Quantum Scalar tape libraries the most secure hands-free option to store data in an offline on-premise vault.
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