New enhancements bring post-quantum cryptography, AI-driven ransomware defense, and deeper workload protection to hybrid cloud environments
NetApp has announced a major expansion of its cybersecurity capabilities, introducing new data security features designed to harden defenses at the storage layer. Positioned as the “most secure storage on the planet,” NetApp is equipping customers with powerful tools to enhance cyber resiliency in a rapidly evolving threat landscape.
With AI now supercharging both attacks and defenses, and the looming threat of quantum computing, organizations are under pressure to rethink data security from the ground up. NetApp is tackling this challenge by embedding post-quantum cryptography, AI-powered ransomware detection, and enhanced workload protection into its intelligent data infrastructure.
“We’ve made security intrinsic to our storage architecture, empowering our customers to take a confident, proactive stance.”
– Suhail Hasanain, Regional Senior Director – MEA, NetApp
Key highlights include:
- Post-Quantum Cryptography for file and block workloads using NIST-standard algorithms.
- BlueXP Ransomware Protection updates with role-based access controls and native cloud workload defense.
- Improved BlueXP Backup & Recovery, supporting Microsoft SQL Server, VMware, and Kubernetes, now with a redesigned UI for simpler 3-2-1 strategies.
- Expanded Security Professional Services to help customers fully activate built-in security controls.
“Protecting data is a business imperative,” said Suhail Hasanain. “With built-in ransomware defense, intelligent threat detection, and quantum-safe encryption, we’re ensuring resilience, trust, and compliance at every layer.”
According to Futurum Group, nearly 80% of enterprises faced serious security incidents in the past year, making storage-layer protection more critical than ever. NetApp’s latest updates reaffirm its commitment to making secure, resilient, and intelligent infrastructure foundational to enterprise IT strategy.
