Assured Data Protection Launches CleanRoom SCAN to Secure Backup Restorations
Assured Data Protection introduces CleanRoom SCAN, a managed service that uses multiple security engines to scan isolated backup data for malware before restoration, aiming to prevent reinfection of production environments.
Assured Data Protection has unveiled CleanRoom SCAN, a new managed service designed to enhance cyber recovery processes by independently scanning isolated backup data for threats before restoration. This innovative service employs multiple leading security engines to detect hidden malware and indicators of compromise, significantly reducing the risk of reintroducing threats into production environments during the critical recovery phase.
The core challenge addressed by CleanRoom SCAN is the uncertainty surrounding the integrity of backups after a ransomware attack. While organizations typically rely on a single endpoint security platform, this can leave gaps in detection. CleanRoom SCAN leverages the diverse threat intelligence and detection techniques of multiple independent security engines applied to the same backup data, offering a more comprehensive scan than most single-platform solutions can provide. The ultimate goal is to rapidly identify the most recent, genuinely clean backup point from which an organization can safely restore its systems, a process that has historically consumed days or even weeks.
By scanning replicated backups within Assured's secure, isolated infrastructure, CleanRoom SCAN operates independently of production systems, thus avoiding any performance impact. This managed service is initially available for VMware environments protected by Rubrik, with plans to expand its compatibility. It provides regular, independent verification of recovery points, empowering customers to make more confident decisions about where and when to initiate their system restores.
"Effective cyber resilience and recovery isn’t just about having backups. It’s about knowing which backups are safe to use," stated Nik Grove, Field CTO at Assured Data Protection. He emphasized that no single security tool is foolproof, and CleanRoom SCAN complements existing security investments by verifying isolated backup data with multiple engines, thereby increasing customer confidence in their recovery points.
CleanRoom SCAN is particularly beneficial for mid-market and enterprise organizations where downtime can lead to severe operational, financial, and reputational damage. Industries with critical business continuity requirements, such as financial services, insurance, public sector, gaming, and healthcare, are prime candidates for this service. The service proactively alerts customers if malware or other threats are detected in backups, allowing for investigation and remediation before the recovery process even begins.
Alvaro Gonzalez, Senior Vice President of Product and Go-to-Market at Assured Data Protection, highlighted the service's ability to shorten the often lengthy and costly process of finding a clean recovery point during a ransomware event. "CleanRoom SCAN is designed to shorten that process," Gonzalez said. "It gives organizations a more defensible recovery position and helps security and IT leaders demonstrate that they have taken additional steps to protect the business."
The service's multi-engine approach is key to its effectiveness. Each security engine has its own unique threat intelligence feeds, detection methodologies, and update schedules. By combining the insights from several of these engines, CleanRoom SCAN can identify threats that might slip past a single, less comprehensive security solution, ensuring a more robust validation of backup integrity.