Cohesity Announces NetBackup 11.0 with Enhanced Cybersecurity Features

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Cohesity, a leader in AI-powered data security, has launched new features for Cohesity NetBackup 11.0 aimed at bolstering protection against evolving cyber threats. This release is a testament to Cohesity’s ongoing investment in data protection, introducing innovations such as quantum-proof encryption, enhanced analytics, and broadened support for Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) workloads.

“This represents the most powerful NetBackup software release to date for defending against today’s sophisticated threats,” said Vasu Murthy, Senior Vice President and Chief Product Officer at Cohesity. “As cybercriminals evolve their methods, organizations must adapt their defense strategies. The latest NetBackup features provide customers with smarter ways to minimize the impact of attacks.”

Key Features of NetBackup 11.0

NetBackup 11.0 is now available worldwide, featuring several enhancements:

• Quantum-Proof Encryption: Protects against future quantum computing threats while ensuring confidentiality across all data paths, from transit to client-side deduplication.
• Broadened User Behavior Monitoring: Expands the detection of unusual user actions, potentially mitigating damage even when administrative credentials are compromised.
• Improved Risk Scoring: Automatically enhances the security posture by adjusting security settings based on risk metrics. It also employs multi-factor authentication to prevent malicious alterations.
• Expanded Cloud Support: Now includes protection for cloud workloads like Yugabyte, Amazon DocumentDB, Azure DevOps, and more. Additionally, it facilitates image replication and disaster recovery from cloud archives like Amazon S3 Glacier.

These features help organizations safeguard their data, enhancing compliance with standards including those set by Sheltered Harbor, which is critical for U.S. financial institutions.

Enhanced Database Protection through Nutanix Integration

In parallel, Cohesity has achieved Nutanix Ready validation for its DataProtect service. This integration streamlines protection for PostgreSQL databases on the Nutanix Database Service (NDB) via a single control plane.

“Downtime and data loss incur significant costs for enterprises,” noted Murthy. “Our collaboration with Nutanix allows us to offer a resilient and efficient solution that meets the needs of organizations facing constant cyber threats.”

Benefits of Cohesity and Nutanix Partnership:

• Enhanced Security: Provisions against data deletion and overwriting.
• Cost Efficiency: Advanced deduplication and compression reduce storage needs.
• Improved Flexibility: A scalable architecture enhances backup and recovery speeds.

Conclusion: The Future of Data Protection

As organizations increasingly rely on hybrid cloud environments, Cohesity’s focus on quantum-proof solutions and advanced analytics positions them at the forefront of data security innovation. This strategic enhancement in NetBackup not only protects data assets but also prepares enterprises for future challenges in cybersecurity.

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By addressing the pressing need for data security amidst evolving threats, Cohesity’s solutions are integral for enterprises aiming to safeguard their information and uphold operational integrity.