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How Can Enterprises Enhance Object Storage Security?

SearchStorage, Monday, July 15th, 2024

Object storage is a popular method for storing data, so security is critical. Access is a big piece, extending across several of the eight security best practices here.

Data stored as objects can take many different forms and sizes, such as analytical data and video files, and volumes can run high -- think petabytes. As a result, object storage security is essential to protect data from hackers, ransomware, and other cyberattacks and risks.

Best practices for object storage security here include access control, backup, physical measures and testing. While some security capabilities are built directly into the storage devices, administrators must ensure multilevel protection of data.

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