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Quantum Introduces Multi-Factor Authentication to Make Tape Libraries More Secure
July 2020 by Marc Jacob
Quantum Corp. (NASDAQ: QMCO) 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.
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.
New Ransomware Protection Packs Start at $9,999
Packaging these technologies together into an easy to purchase, easy to deploy solution, Quantum Ransomware Protection Packs provide all of these capabilities in small, medium, and large configurations. These Ransomware Protection Packs start at $9,999 and make it easy for any organization to deploy a secure immutable data vault for their most critical digital assets. Each pre-defined protection pack includes all the security features necessary to provide peace of mind against ransomware threats. Leveraging Quantum’s unique Active Vault feature, combined with military grade encryption and Write Once Read Many ("WORM") technology, and now multi-factor authentication, Ransomware Protection Packs create a highly-secure offline backup copy of data. Specific terms and conditions vary by country; customers can reach out to their local Quantum representative with questions.
