Ransomware Protection
Defend at the Core with Built-In Security and Resilience
NetApp Autonomous Ransomware Protection (ARP/AI) leverages advanced AI to detect and respond to ransomware anomalies in real time across primary storage for both file and block workloads, as well as native cloud environments.
NetApp® Autonomous Ransomware Protection (ARP/AI) leverages advanced AI to detect and respond to ransomware anomalies in real time across primary storage for both file and block workloads, as well as native cloud environments. This capability is reinforced by NetApp's built-in security features, including multi-layered access controls, encryption at rest and in transit, secure authentication, role-based access, and immutable snapshots for tamper-proof backups.
Features and Benefits
The capabilities that set NetApp Autonomous Ransomware Protection (ARP/AI) apart.
The Problem
Ransomware Threat
Ransomware attacks are an increasingly prevalent and sophisticated threat to organizations of all sizes. These malicious attacks encrypt valuable data and demand payment for its release, often causing significant financial losses and operational disruptions. Although many businesses focus on network and endpoint security, it's crucial not to overlook the importance of securing the storage layer where data resides.
Top reasons why NetApp is the most secure storage on the planet
AI-Powered Tamperproof Snapshots
ARP/AI automatically creates tamperproof NetApp Snapshot™ copies at the first sign of an attack, slashing recovery time from days to minutes. Achieve 99% accuracy that's independently validated.
Ransomware defense that's built in, not bolted on
Ransomware defense that's built in, not bolted on
Malicious file blocking
Malicious file blocking
Encryption at rest and in flight
Encryption at rest and in flight
Multifactor authentication and multi-admin verification
Multifactor authentication and multi-admin verification
Immutable NetApp Snapshot technology
Immutable NetApp Snapshot technology
Security Is in Our DNA
CSfC Validated
Did you know? NetApp offers the only enterprise storage that's validated by the U.S. National Security Agency Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) Program to store top-secret data.
Where NetApp adds value
Built-in Threat Protection
Get primary storage with built-in threat protection.
Always-On Encryption
Encrypt all your data, all the time.
Enhanced User Security
Enhance user security and reduce risk.
Rapid Data Restoration
Restore critical data in seconds.
Minimized Downtime
Minimize downtime and disruption.
Only NetApp offers
Comprehensive Cyber Defense
NetApp enables a comprehensive cyber defense at the storage layer, going beyond backups with detection on primary storage. With NetApp storage, you get unyielding data integrity. Go beyond a password and enhance user security and reduce the risk of unauthorized access. Create immutable, indelible backups that ransomware can't touch. Restore your critical data in seconds with point-in-time copies, minimizing downtime and disruption.
About NetApp
Intelligent Data Infrastructure
NetApp is the intelligent data infrastructure company, combining unified data storage, integrated data services, and CloudOps solutions to turn a world of disruption into opportunity for every customer. NetApp creates silo-free infrastructure, harnessing observability and AI to enable the industry's best data management. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in the world's biggest clouds, our data storage delivers seamless flexibility. In addition, our data services create a data advantage through superior cyber resilience, governance, and application agility. Our CloudOps solutions provide continuous optimization of performance and efficiency through observability and AI. No matter the data type, workload, or environment, with NetApp you can transform your data infrastructure to realize your business possibilities.
Expert Guidance
Thrive with expert-led storage guidance
Get tailored advice on how NetApp Autonomous Ransomware Protection (ARP/AI) fits your environment — from sizing and deployment to long-term optimization.
Technical Specifications
Exhaustive hardware and software metrics extracted directly from official documentation.
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Detection MethodAdvanced AI for real-time ransomware anomaly detection
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Detection Accuracy99% accuracy (independently validated)
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Workloads SupportedFile and block workloads, native cloud environments
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Storage LayerPrimary storage
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Access ControlsMulti-layered access controls
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EncryptionEncryption at rest and in transit (in flight)
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AuthenticationSecure authentication, multifactor authentication, multi-admin verification
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Access ModelRole-based access
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BackupsImmutable NetApp Snapshot™ copies (tamper-proof)
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Malicious File HandlingMalicious file blocking
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Snapshot CreationAutomatic tamperproof Snapshot copies at first sign of attack
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Recovery TimeSlashed from days to minutes; restore critical data in seconds
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Recovery TypePoint-in-time copies
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Government ValidationU.S. National Security Agency Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) Program - validated to store top-secret data
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Document IDNA-1177-0126
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common questions about NetApp Autonomous Ransomware Protection
Answers to what enterprise IT leaders ask most before deploying NetApp Autonomous Ransomware Protection with SANDataWorks.
NetApp Autonomous Ransomware Protection (ARP) uses built-in AI and machine learning at the storage layer to monitor workloads in real time. It detects file anomalies and malicious encryption behavior with 99%+ accuracy.
NetApp provides a financial guarantee for primary and secondary storage. If a ransomware attack occurs and you cannot recover your Snapshot data with the help of NetApp or a certified partner like SANDataWorks, NetApp offers financial compensation.
NetApp SnapLock Compliance saves backups in a Write Once, Read Many (WORM) format. Snapshots are logically air-gapped, immutable, and indelible — meaning neither hackers nor rogue administrators can delete or alter them before the retention period expires.
SANDataWorks offers a free Data Protection and Security Assessment that evaluates your environment against strict frameworks like NIST. We identify gaps, misconfigurations, and vulnerabilities, then deliver a scorecard and an actionable remediation plan.
Yes. The moment AI detects an attack, ONTAP automatically takes an immutable Snapshot. Instead of weeks restoring from tape, SANDataWorks can help you restore entire application-consistent workloads from those snapshots in minutes.