Veeam Enhances Data Resilience with New Recon Scanner Technology

Veeam® Software has unveiled its innovative Veeam Recon Scanner technology, integrated into the Veeam Data Platform, at the VeeamON Data Resilience Summit. This cutting-edge technology, developed by Coveware by Veeam, leverages extensive expertise in cyber-extortion incident response and boasts the largest database of cyber incidents worldwide.

The Veeam Recon Scanner is designed to proactively identify, triage, and prevent cyberattacks, revolutionizing threat assessment in the data protection sector. “Protecting your organization from a cyber-attack requires a coordinated strategy that starts at the perimeter and includes thorough data backup and protection,” said Dave Russell, Senior Vice President of Strategy at Veeam. He emphasized that the Recon Scanner enhances security by identifying adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures before an attack occurs.

This advanced tool collects and analyzes data proactively, helping organizations detect unexpected network connections, unusual user behavior, suspicious file activities, and potential brute-force attacks. The unpredictability of dwell time— the duration between compromise and attack—poses challenges for traditional threat detection methods. With the Recon Scanner’s proactive threat assessment capabilities integrated into the Veeam Data Platform, organizations can identify and mitigate potential attacks before they have a chance to cause damage, thereby enhancing their data resilience.

As cyberattacks, particularly ransomware, become increasingly prevalent, the need for comprehensive data protection solutions has never been more urgent. The Recon Scanner, part of the Veeam Data Platform Premium, empowers customers to recognize threats before they inflict harm. Through regular scans, the tool detects suspicious activities and adversary tactics, enabling organizations to take defensive actions proactively. This proactive approach sets Veeam apart as the first and only data platform vendor to offer such advanced assessment technology at no additional cost to Veeam Data Platform Premium customers.

The Recon Scanner incorporates exclusive proactive threat assessment capabilities derived from Coveware’s extensive experience managing thousands of ransomware incidents. Its features, including automated scans, real-time alerts, and detailed data analysis, empower security teams to improve their overall security posture.

With the launch of Veeam Data Platform v12.2 and the Recon Scanner, Veeam reaffirms its commitment to data resilience, management, and security. The platform enables organizations to protect, recover, and securely manage data across their hybrid data estates. Committed to Zero Trust Data Resilience and adhering to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) Secure By Design principles, Veeam continues to follow security best practices, ensuring customers can confidently operate their businesses while safeguarding critical data.