Zero Trust + Continuous Data Protection: Your Best Defense Against Ransomware

A resilient security strategy starts with Zero Trust and ends with rapid recovery.

Cyberattacks aren’t just increasing — they’re evolving.

Ransomware threats, sophisticated intrusions, and AI-enabled exploits are forcing IT teams to rethink their security approach. Reactive is no longer enough. You need a smarter way to protect your business from edge to cloud, and everywhere in between.

That’s where a Zero Trust Framework combined with Continuous Data Protection (CDP) comes in.

Why Zero Trust is Your First Line of Defense

In a Zero Trust model, no one and nothing is trusted by default — not users, devices, or apps, no matter where they live. Every interaction is verified, authenticated, and monitored. With ACP and HPE, Zero Trust becomes a built-in, continuously adaptive security strategy that:

• Closes gaps across your infrastructure.

• Monitors workloads, systems, and networks from edge to cloud.

• Identifies and stops malicious activity before it spreads.

As threat actors embrace AI, your defenses need to move faster than human response times. With HPE GreenLake’s zero trust-enabled architecture, we bring automated, intelligent security that learns and adapts in real time.

What Happens After an Attack? That’s Where CDP Comes In

When ransomware hits, minutes matter. Your ability to bounce back is just as important as your ability to defend. Traditional backup snapshots taken every few hours (or even daily) simply aren’t fast enough.

Continuous Data Protection (CDP) allows you to "rewind" your systems within seconds of an incident, not hours. With HPE’s always-on replication and built-in encryption, you can:

• Recover quickly with minimal data loss

• Secure your backups across any environment

• Gain confidence that your recovery strategy will actually work when needed

Ransomware Readiness Starts with a Unified Strategy

ACP helps organizations build a security architecture designed for modern threats, modern infrastructure, and modern workforces. Whether you're securing a school district, financial firm, or healthcare network, we help you implement a layered defense approach that includes:

• Data encryption at rest and in transit
• Rapid recovery capabilities with immutable backups
• Endpoint and user protection across the modern workplace
• Network visibility and continuous threat management
• Secure cloud architecture with Zero Trust baked in

By aligning Zero Trust and Continuous Data Protection, you’re not just building security — you’re building resilience.

Take the Next Step

Want to see how leading organizations are closing gaps and protecting their data? Read the Ponemon Institute Report: Security Strategies to Protect Valuable Data in the AI Era.

Ready to talk about your ransomware readiness strategy? Reach out today to book a session with our cyber security team.