According to a recent study by Enterprise Strategy Group, 96% of attacks target backups, raising a critical question: are current backups truly reliable and recoverable?
Rethinking Data Protection Strategy
“Cybersecurity Month is an opportunity to rethink data protection strategy and make it a central pillar of digital defense ,” explains Sandra Chichina, Territory & Partner Manager Iberia at Object First.
The company, renowned for offering immutable storage solutions for Veeam® environments, proposes three key recommendations to strengthen business resilience against ransomware:
- Immutability as a requirement, not an option.
Organizations must adopt solutions that guarantee absolute immutability, preventing any modification, encryption, or deletion of backups. In an environment where artificial intelligence multiplies the volume of critical information, this capability is essential to ensure full recovery after an attack.
- Back up more and back up better.
According to Object First, 65% of companies only protect less than half of the data generated by AI. Increasing backup coverage and aligning backup policies with recovery objectives (RTO and RPO) is essential to minimizing data loss and maintaining business continuity.
Testing and training should be part of the corporate culture.
Recovery plans should be tested regularly through simulations and continuous monitoring. These practices allow for the detection of weaknesses and the strengthening of cyber resilience before a real incident occurs.
“Data protection is no longer an add-on in cybersecurity; it’s a strategic responsibility,” emphasizes Chichina. “Adopting immutable storage and expanding backup coverage are critical steps to safeguard any organization’s most valuable assets.”.
Ootbi Mini: Immutable Protection in a Compact Form Factor.
In line with this vision, Object First has introduced Ootbi Mini, a compact and immutable storage appliance designed for remote offices, edge environments, and small businesses.
Available in 8, 16, and 24 TB versions, Ootbi Mini delivers the security, simplicity, and enterprise-grade power of the Ootbi line in a desktop tower form factor that doesn't require a traditional data center.
Based on Zero Trust principles, the system offers absolute immutability, preventing even an administrator from altering the firmware, operating system, or stored data.
Ootbi Mini integrates natively with Veeam Backup & Replication, requiring no advanced cybersecurity expertise, and is available on both CapEx and subscription models. Deliveries will begin in January 2026.
New Tools for Proactive Defense
The company has also announced two complementary innovations:
- Ootbi Honeypot (v1.7)
This free feature for Ootbi customers allows the deployment of a Veeam decoy environment with just two clicks. The system acts as a decoy against potential threats and sends immediate alerts if it detects suspicious activity, strengthening early attack detection.
- Ootbi Fleet Manager (beta) A cloud-based application that centralizes the monitoring and management of all Ootbi devices from a single dashboard. It offers detailed reports, hardware metrics, and custom cluster organization. Current customers can enroll in the beta program.
Market and Ecosystem Insights
According to Phil Goodwin, Vice President of Research at IDC, “Organizations using Veeam can benefit from solutions that combine immutability, simplicity, and resilience. With Ootbi Mini, Honeypot, and Fleet Manager, Object First expands its ransomware-proof portfolio for businesses of all sizes.”
David Bennett, CEO of Object First, adds,
“Our mission is to make ransomware-proof backups simple, powerful, and accessible to all Veeam users. With Ootbi Mini, any organization can enjoy enterprise-grade immutability in a small footprint, while Honeypot and Fleet Manager enhance resilience and simplify management.”
Ootbi devices will be sold through Object First's distribution channel. The Ootbi Mini is available in 8 TB, 16 TB, and 24 TB capacities.
Conclusion:
The evolution of ransomware forces us to rethink data protection from a holistic perspective. Immutability, combined with early detection and centralized management, represents the new standard for ensuring business continuity.
With Ootbi Mini, Honeypot, and Fleet Manager, Object First not only expands its ecosystem of solutions but also redefines what it means to have truly secure, simple, and resilient backups.
