18296393. LIMITING THE ABILITY OF RANSOMWARE TO SPREAD WITHIN A DATA CENTER simplified abstract (Dell Products L.P.)

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LIMITING THE ABILITY OF RANSOMWARE TO SPREAD WITHIN A DATA CENTER

Organization Name

Dell Products L.P.

Inventor(s)

Peniel Charles of Bangalore (IN)

Jason Neenan of Whitechurch (IE)

Owen Crowley of Carrigaline (IE)

LIMITING THE ABILITY OF RANSOMWARE TO SPREAD WITHIN A DATA CENTER - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18296393 titled 'LIMITING THE ABILITY OF RANSOMWARE TO SPREAD WITHIN A DATA CENTER

Simplified Explanation: In a data center, a storage array detects a ransomware attack based on suspicious data or IO activity associated with a storage object. The storage array then prompts authorized host servers to shut down paths to the storage array to prevent further damage.

Key Features and Innovation:

  • Detection of ransomware attacks based on suspicious data or IO activity.
  • Prompting authorized host servers to shut down paths to prevent further damage.
  • Identifying the likely source of the ransomware attack based on IO characteristics.

Potential Applications: This technology can be applied in data centers, cloud storage systems, and other storage environments to enhance cybersecurity measures against ransomware attacks.

Problems Solved: This technology addresses the issue of detecting and mitigating ransomware attacks in storage arrays, preventing data loss and potential financial losses for organizations.

Benefits:

  • Improved cybersecurity measures against ransomware attacks.
  • Prevention of data loss and financial losses for organizations.
  • Enhanced protection of sensitive data stored in storage arrays.

Commercial Applications: This technology can be utilized by data centers, cloud storage providers, and organizations with large storage arrays to enhance their cybersecurity measures and protect against ransomware attacks, potentially saving them from significant financial losses.

Prior Art: Readers can explore prior art related to ransomware detection and mitigation technologies in storage arrays by researching cybersecurity patents and innovations in the field.

Frequently Updated Research: Stay informed about the latest advancements in ransomware detection and mitigation technologies in storage arrays by following cybersecurity research publications and industry reports.

Questions about Ransomware Detection in Storage Arrays: 1. How does this technology differentiate between normal data activity and suspicious activity that could indicate a ransomware attack? 2. What measures can organizations take to further enhance the cybersecurity of their storage arrays beyond the capabilities of this technology?


Original Abstract Submitted

In a data center, a storage array detects a ransomware attack based on suspicious data or IO activity associated with a storage object. The storage array identifies all host servers authorized to access the storage object and generates notifications that prompt the identified host servers, or possibly all connected host servers, to shut down paths to the storage array. The storage array identifies one of the host servers as the likely source of the ransomware attack based on characteristics of IOs sent to access the storage object. The storage array generates a notification to prompt that host server to shut down all paths to all storage arrays.