Built-in data security
Get comprehensive security that’s built-in, not bolted on. Learn how to detect, protect, and recover your data with NetApp® ONTAP®.
Why NetApp ONTAP is the foundation for cyber resilience
Security starts where your data lives
Are you prepared for modern cyber threats? Bad actors aim to steal, encrypt, and corrupt your data. Defend it at the storage layer with built-in ONTAP features like AI-powered ransomware detection, identity verification, and malicious file blocking.
Trusted with top-secret data
NetApp offers the only enterprise storage that’s validated by the U.S. National Security Agency Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) Program.NetApp, “Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) Program,” December 2025.
Key features
How to harden your storage infrastructure
Learn to configure your ONTAP systems to meet security guidelines through our step-by-step hardening guides. Need to satisfy even more stringent requirements? NetApp’s Security Hardening Configuration Service can help.
ECS trusts NetApp security solutions
When your clients include the U.S. Navy and the Army, there’s no room for downtime or data breaches. This advanced technology provider balances rock-solid security with mission-ready agility.
Agilent protects the data that powers discovery
How do you secure petabytes of research data across a global organization? Agilent partnered with NetApp to simplify data management and harden defenses, allowing them to focus on scientific breakthroughs.
Sharpen your defense skills
Join our expert-led Ransomware Protection Workshop and gain hands-on experience to outsmart cyber threats. Learn real-time detection and response strategies to safeguard your digital estate. Some experience with System Manager is recommended.
ONTAP Security FAQs
What makes NetApp ONTAP a secure solution for data protection?
NetApp ONTAP is a secure solution for data protection because it offers built-in security features like AI-powered ransomware detection, identity verification, and malicious file blocking. These tools help detect, protect, and recover your data from modern cyber threats with comprehensive security at the storage layer.
How does NetApp ONTAP handle ransomware threats?
NetApp ONTAP handles ransomware threats with ONTAP’s Autonomous Ransomware Protection (ARP/AI) uses AI to detect anomalies in real-time. If encryption is detected, it automatically creates immutable snapshots to lock down your data and prevent damage.
What encryption capabilities does NetApp ONTAP provide?
The encryption capabilities provided by NetApp ONTAP support FIPS 140 validated encryption to secure data at rest and in transit. This ensures your data remains protected, no matter where it resides.
How does ONTAP support Zero Trust architecture?
NetApp ONTAP supports a Zero Trust architecture through its "never trust, always verify" approach. This limits access, minimizes risk exposure, and ensures that only authorized users can interact with your data.
What recovery options are available with NetApp ONTAP?
Recovery options available with NetApp ONTAP include features like immutable snapshots and disaster recovery solutions. These tools allow you to restore data quickly to a pre-attack state, reducing downtime and minimizing data loss.
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