Indian Enterprises Confront Zero-Day Vulnerabilities: Strengthening Cyber Resilience and Data ......
By: Mr. Tony Lin, Product Marketing Manager
at Synology
As
business and enterprises in India actively advance their digital
transformation, virtualization and AI solutions are rapidly being integrated
into daily operations. However, as risks to foundational platforms increase,
cybersecurity governance is becoming an increasingly critical concern.
On March 4, 2025,
Broadcom issued a security advisory addressing zero-day vulnerabilities
affecting its virtualization environment built on prominent software platforms.
These vulnerabilities have a severity score as high as 9.3 (from 0 to 10, where
zero means they are the least severe and 10 means they are the most severe) and
show signs of active exploitation.
According to
Shadowserver Foundation, a nonprofit security organization, more than 40,000
ESXi instances worldwide are currently at risk. China, France, and the United
States are the top 3 affected countries.
The true impact of security
vulnerabilities
A company's IT
infrastructure usually consists of a virtual machine (VM) environment in which
critical systems such as databases, email servers, and financial management
systems are supported. Nearly all business operations, customer relations, and
economic activities rely on a stable virtual environment.
If a
security vulnerability is found and leads to a cyberattack or data breach,
there can be severe consequences. If financial records, customer information,
and internal communications are exposed, this could lead to major compliance
violations—especially for industries subject to strict data protection
regulations, such as the financial or healthcare industry. The legal risks and
financial losses could be catastrophic.
In the event of a
security flaw that results in a ransomware attack, the hackers may demand a
hefty ransom, which could result in significant downtime for businesses and
permanently tarnish their reputation.
Not only does this
impact enterprises, but in today's interconnected world, a cyberattack on a
company's VM environment could also impact suppliers, partners, customers, and
more, effectively leading to a supply chain crisis. This could disrupt the
entire business ecosystem and magnify the impact of the cyberattack.
As you can see,
given these risks, organizations must be proactive in implementing disaster
recovery strategies that protect critical systems and provide long-term
stability.
Synology recommends 5 key protection
approaches to effectively enhance recovery strategies for virtual environments.
Companies need to
implement a strong disaster recovery strategy to mitigate risks in virtualized
environments and ensure fast data recovery in the event of a cyberattack. Ahead
of World Backup Day, Synology recommends that enterprises deploy a dedicated
backup server within their virtualized environment and implement 5 key
protection strategies to enhance their backup and recovery mechanisms.
1. Perform backups regularly to prevent
data silos
Ensure that data
in virtualized environments is regularly backed up with an Auto Backup feature
that automatically detects and protects all virtual machines, ensuring
comprehensive data coverage.
2. Verify and test your backups
The backup server
is equipped with a built-in Hypervisor that automatically verifies backup
images after completion, checking data integrity. Additionally, businesses can
record backup verification processes or conduct manual periodic checks to
ensure the recovery mechanism remains functional without disrupting the
production environment.
3. Minimize downtime with flexible
recovery options
In the event of an
attack or unexpected failure, maintaining uninterrupted operations is the top
priority. IT teams can leverage virtualization technology to instantly mount
services and restore business operations swiftly, minimizing impact.
4. Cross-Platform Recovery to Cross-Platform
Recovery to Reduce Single-Platform Risks
Enterprises should
deploy virtual servers across multiple platforms. For instance, if a business
is using VMware and the environment is compromised or crashes, services can be
restored on alternative platforms such as Hyper-V to distribute risk.
5. Cost-Effective, Scalable Protection:
Synology
ActiveProtect does not charge backup licensing fees based on the number of
virtual machines, meaning businesses can scale their virtualized environments
without incurring additional costs while still benefiting from a comprehensive
backup and recovery solution.
Conclusion
With the growing
threats of cyberattacks, organizations must be proactive in implementing
disaster recovery strategies that are capable of safeguarding your company data
against ransomware attacks, security breaches, and system failures
By deploying the
Synology ActiveProtect appliance, businesses can implement a reliable data
protection solution to protect their virtual machine environments, reduce
downtime, and prevent operational disruptions.
In the digital
age, setting up a comprehensive cybersecurity and disaster recovery plan is the
key to ensuring long-term stability and resilience for businesses.
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