How StoneFly Safeguarded an Engineering Manufacturer from Ransomware?

An engineering and manufacturing firm in the U.S. faced a significant challenge—protecting critical data across multiple locations from ransomware threats while managing a large-scale VMware deployment. With terabytes of data at stake, the risks were high.

In October 2021, the company fell victim to a ransomware attack that encrypted their hypervisor, leaving terabytes of data and numerous virtual machines inaccessible. Thanks to StoneFly’s Veeam-ready DR365V backup and disaster recovery (DR) appliance, the company fully recovered their systems without losing any data. StoneFly’s appliance provided air-gapped, immutable storage capabilities tailored to their infrastructure needs, ensuring optimal performance and robust data protection—all within budget.

This case study explores how StoneFly’s solution addressed key pain points:

  • Challenges: The need for scalable virtualization support, robust data security, and ransomware resilience.
  • Solution: Deployment of the DR365V appliance with Veeam integration, delivering reliable backups, air-gapped storage, and customizable features.
  • Results: Complete recovery of encrypted systems with zero data loss, ensuring business continuity and strengthening their data protection framework.

Additionally, discover how to optimize your own data protection strategy. Watch our step-by-step guide on configuring NAS as a dependable backup repository for Veeam Backup Software. Learn how to streamline storage, enhance security, and ensure seamless disaster recovery.

Read the full case study on how StoneFly solutions deliver reliable data protection and ransomware resilience for engineering manufacturers.

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