Kaspersky Security for Storage
High-performance protection integrated with network-attached storage systems

Overview

Malware can spread throughout an organization at terrifying speed, capitalizing on the inter-operability of modern networks. In an ever-growing threat landscape, a single infected file unknowingly placed into storage can expose every node on the network to immediate risk.

Kaspersky Security for Storage provides robust, high-performance, scalable protection for valuable and sensitive data that resides on corporate network attached storage devices. Smooth integration through fast protocols preserves storage systems efficiency to maintain optimized end-user experience.

• Powerful, real-time anti-malware protection
  ‘Always-on’ proactive protection, powered by global security intelligence (Kaspersky Security Network), for network attached storage (NAS) solutions. Kaspersky’s powerful anti-malware engine checks every file launched or modified for all forms of malware including viruses, worms and Trojans. Advanced heuristic analysis can identify even new and unknown threats.
• Optimized performance
  High performance scanning, featuring optimized scan technology and flexible exemption settings, delivers maximum protection while minimizing the impact on systems performance.
• Reliable protection for NAS
  Exceptional fault-tolerance is achieved through a straightforward architecture using unified components designed and built to work together flawlessly. The result is a stable, resilient solution which, if forced to shut down, will restart automatically for reliable and continuous protection.
• Easy to administer
  Servers are remotely installed and protected ‘out-of-the-box’ with no reboots, and are administered together through a simple, intuitive central console — Kaspersky Security Center — along with your other Kaspersky security solutions.

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Data Protection Like You’ve Never Seen Before

Always-on and fast storage security

Kaspersky Security for Storage provides robust, high-performance, scalable protection for valuable and sensitive data that resides on corporate Network Attached Storage (NAS) and File Servers. Smooth integration through fast protocols, including ICAP and RPC, preserves your storage systems’ efficiency, maintaining reliable protection and an optimized end-user experience.

Reliable and transparent data protection

Native integration results in flexibility, scalability and outstanding operational efficiency, with no adverse impact on data storage systems performance and productivity. Innovative technologies deliver the most advanced protection capabilities and exceptional fault-tolerance, and can even protect from ransomware attacks.

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The Threats

Malware can spread throughout an organization at terrifying speed, capitalizing on the interoperability of modern networks. In an ever-growing threat landscape, a single infected file unknowingly placed into storage can expose every node on the network to immediate risk.

Features

Always-on, proactive security

Kaspersky’s industry-leading anti-malware scanning engine, built by the world experts in threat intelligence, provides proactive protection against emerging and potential threats, using smart technologies for enhanced detection.

Automatic updates

Anti-malware databases update automatically with no disruption to scanning, ensuring continuous protection and minimizing administrator workload.

Cloud-assisted security

Cloud-based security from the Kaspersky Security Network (KSN) means malicious activities can be identified significantly faster, helping protect data storages from zero-day threats.

Exempted processes and trusted zones

Scan performance can be fine-tuned by creating ‘trusted zones’ which, together with defined file formats and processes such as data backups, can be exempted from scanning.

Flexible scanning for optimized performance

Reduces scanning and configuration time and promotes load balancing, helping to optimize server performance. The administrator can specify and control the depth, breadth and timing of scan activity, defining which file types and areas must be scanned. On-demand scanning can be scheduled for periods of low server activity.

Support for all main protocols

Kaspersky Security for Storage supports the main protocols utilized by different storage systems: CAVA agent, RPC and ICAP.

Remote centralized installation and management

Remote installation, configuration and administration including notifications, updates and flexible reporting are handled through the intuitive Kaspersky Security Center. Command line management is also available if preferred.

Control over administrator privileges

Different privilege levels can be assigned to each server’s administrator, enabling compliance with specific corporate IT security policies.

Flexible reporting

Reporting can be delivered via graphical reports or through reviewing Microsoft® Windows® or Kaspersky Security Center’s event logs. Search and filtering tools provide quick access to data in large-volume logs.

Use Cases

System Requirements

Supported Storage Platforms:

Documentation

Download the Kaspersky Security for Storage Datasheet (PDF).