Rubrik Expands Data Protection to OpenShift and Proxmox VE
Amsterdam, Tuesday, 9 July 2024.
Rubrik, a data security leader, plans to extend its protection to OpenShift Virtualization and Proxmox VE. This strategic move aims to enhance security in hypervisor environments, addressing the growing threat of ransomware attacks targeting backups.
The Strategic Decision
Rubrik’s decision to support OpenShift Virtualization and Proxmox VE is driven by its commitment to stay ahead of market trends and meet the evolving needs of its customers. This move is particularly significant given the growing frequency and sophistication of ransomware attacks. A recent report highlighted that backups are targeted in 96% of ransomware attacks, with 74% of these attacks being successful[1].
Rubrik’s Unique Approach
What sets Rubrik apart is its focus on zero-trust security principles. Rubrik Security Cloud, powered by machine learning, offers complete cyber resilience across enterprise, cloud, and SaaS environments. This platform integrates features such as zero trust data protection, threat analytics, and cyber recovery. The inclusion of OpenShift Virtualization and Proxmox VE will provide organizations with seamless protection across virtualized environments, ensuring data integrity and availability are upheld.
Advantages for Enterprises
By supporting OpenShift Virtualization and Proxmox VE, Rubrik aims to offer enterprises a unified data protection solution that spans data centers, clouds, and SaaS applications. This integration will allow organizations to leverage Rubrik’s machine learning-based data threat engine to identify anomalous activities and potential data breaches, providing an added layer of security.
Technical Implementation
The technical implementation of Rubrik’s support for OpenShift Virtualization and Proxmox VE involves several key features. Rubrik provides immutability, encryption, role-based access controls, and multi-factor authentication to ensure robust data protection. Additionally, the platform offers guided workflows and clean recovery points for ransomware attacks, making it easier for organizations to recover from such incidents.
Future Outlook
Rubrik’s intent to support OpenShift Virtualization and Proxmox VE reflects its commitment to innovation and customer-centricity. While these services are currently in the planning stages, Rubrik advises customers to base their purchase decisions on features that are generally available. The company continues to explore additional platforms for future support, including XenServer and Citrix Hypervisor.