Case studyInsurance

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.

Customer profile
Industry
Auto insurance (financial services)
Environment
Veeam Backup
Partner
RKON
IT lead
Bob Craven, Technical Services Manager
The challenge

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."

Bob Craven, Technical Services Manager
The solution

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."

Bob Craven, Technical Services Manager
The outcome

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
Frequently asked questions

Questions about this engagement

Which backup platform does this firm use with Elastio?

The firm runs Veeam Backup. Elastio's Hunt Engine performs Deep File Inspection on Veeam backups to detect hidden threats and verify data integrity at the file level.

Who recommended Elastio to the firm?

RKON recommended Elastio. Technical Services Manager Bob Craven recognized the approach immediately as a fit for the firm.

How often does Elastio inspect the firm’s backups?

The firm operates with automated daily Deep File Inspection of all Veeam backups, providing continuous confidence that recovery data is clean without manual effort.

Does the inspection impact production systems?

No. Elastio's ability to inspect data offline preserves production performance — inspection runs without compromising production systems.

Can Elastio detect zero-day threats?

Yes. 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.

Is the firm locked into one backup vendor?

No. Elastio's vendor-agnostic capability works across backup platforms, so the firm's protection strategy can evolve without vendor lock-in.

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