Ransomware Resilience through Backups

This chapter emphasizes the vital role of reliable backup systems in mitigating ransomware risks, particularly highlighting the advantages of using ZFS for rapid snapshot recovery. It discusses the immutability of ZFS snapshots and their protection against ransomware, while stressing that additional safety measures and access controls are necessary to fully safeguard against data exfiltration. The importance of comprehensive data monitoring and a multi-layered backup approach is underscored to effectively manage potential threats to data integrity.