India’s rising ransomware threat: Why backup is the first line of defence

Ransomware has evolved from an isolated cybersecurity concern into a persistent business risk. Indian organizations across healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and government have increasingly found themselves targeted by sophisticated ransomware attacks designed to disrupt operations and extract payments.

While prevention remains essential, experts agree that backup and recovery are the most reliable defenses once an attack occurs.

“Our solution is designed to help organizations beat ransomware by recovering their data quickly and safely without ever having to negotiate with hackers,” noted Bruce Talley, CEO and founder of NAKIVO Backup & Replication.

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The reality of modern ransomware

Today’s ransomware attacks move quickly, encrypting systems, disabling access, and often targeting backup repositories. In many cases, organizations discover that their backups are incomplete, outdated, or inaccessible when they need them most.

This has shifted the security conversation from pure prevention to cyber resilience, which focuses on the ability to recover operations without negotiating with attackers.

Backup as cyber insurance

A robust backup strategy provides organizations with an exit strategy during ransomware incidents. With reliable, secure backups, businesses can restore systems independently and avoid paying ransoms that offer no guarantee of data recovery.

NAKIVO’s backup platform incorporates multiple layers of ransomware protection, including: Immutable and air-gapped storage, powerful encryption, and pre-recovery malware scans.

These measures help ensure that recovery points remain clean and usable even if production systems are compromised.

Why backup quality matters more than ever

Not all backups are created equal. Successful recovery depends on backup frequency, storage locations, and recovery options.

Indian organizations are increasingly recognizing that backup solutions must be actively tested and monitored, and not treated as passive insurance policies.

Building confidence in recovery

As ransomware threats continue to rise, backups are no longer just an IT task, but a strategic safeguard. By investing in resilient backup and recovery platforms like NAKIVO Backup & Replication, organizations strengthen their ability to withstand attacks and protect long-term business continuity.

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