How an auto insurance firm proved backup integrity before an attack
How a proactive approach to Deep File Inspection closed the backup vulnerability gap before ransomware could exploit it.
- Industry
- Auto insurance (financial services)
- Environment
- Veeam Backup
- Partner
- RKON
- IT lead
- Bob Craven, Technical Services Manager
Backups were a liability, not a safety net
Ransomware attackers target backups directly, embedding malicious code into recovery data undetected. For a regulated financial services firm, this creates two compounding risks: compromised recovery points and compliance exposure.
I wanted to be absolutely certain our backups were safe to use in a recovery scenario. I wanted a dedicated layer of ransomware protection that ensures our data is free of threats without disrupting operations.
Proactive Deep File Inspection on Veeam
When RKON recommended Elastio, Craven recognized the approach immediately. The Hunt Engine performs Deep File Inspection on Veeam backups, detecting hidden threats and verifying data integrity at a depth that traditional tools cannot reach.
Inspection beyond signatures
The Hunt Engine does not rely on signatures or anomaly detection alone. It inspects inside the file, uncovering actual malicious artifacts including zero-day threats.
Multi-vendor backup coverage
Elastio's vendor-agnostic capability works across backup platforms, ensuring the firm's protection strategy can evolve without vendor lock-in.
Elastio Platform's ability to inspect data offline was a game-changer for us. It offers peace of mind without compromising our production systems, a rare and invaluable feature.
Vulnerability closed before the attack came
The firm now operates with automated daily Deep File Inspection of all Veeam backups. Backup integrity is verified continuously, providing confidence that recovery data is clean without manual effort.
- Proactive verification
- Backup integrity verified daily, before an attack occurs
- Hidden threats detected
- Deep File Inspection found malware in backup documents that would have gone unnoticed
- Veeam integration
- Agentless integration preserved production performance