ONTAP cyber vault overview

What is a cyber vault?

A cyber vault is a specific data protection technique that involves storing critical data in an isolated environment, separate from the primary IT infrastructure.

"Air-gapped", immutable and indelible data repository that is immune to threats affecting the main network, such as malware, ransomware, or even insider threats. A cyber vault can be achieved with immutable and indelible snapshots.

Air-gapping backups that use traditional methods involve creating space and physically separating the primary and secondary media. By moving the media offsite and/or severing connectivity, bad actors have no access to the data. This protects the data but can lead to slower recovery times.