Preserving Public Record Integrity Amidst AI Cyberattacks: The Power of Optical Backups

In today’s technologically driven world, the security of digital data has emerged as a top concern, particularly for public records. Cyberattacks are increasingly sophisticated, with AI-driven attacks leading the charge. The impact can be devastating, as was the case with the Baltimore ransomware attack in 2019 that cost the city more than $18m and caused city systems to go offline for several weeks [1]. With the integrity of public records at stake, it’s crucial to have a robust backup strategy in place.

This is where OpticalBackup comes into play. By offering immutable, offline, long-term backups, OpticalBackup provides an essential line of defense against cyberthreats.

The Threat of AI Cyberattacks

Artificial Intelligence, while offering numerous benefits, also presents significant risks in the realm of cybersecurity. AI can be used to automate and enhance cyberattacks, making them more effective and harder to detect [2]. These attacks can cause irreparable damage, particularly when targeted at public records, which hold crucial data that informs decision-making and preserves history.

Ransomware attacks specifically, where hackers encrypt files and demand a ransom for their release, can halt operations and cause significant financial losses. What’s more, even if the ransom is paid, there’s no guarantee that the files will be returned unaltered or at all.

The Immutability of Optical Backups

OpticalBackup offers a solution to this growing problem. By providing an immutable backup, OpticalBackup ensures that once data has been written to the backup, it cannot be altered or deleted. This immutability is critical when dealing with public records, where the integrity of the data is paramount.

This is in line with international archival standards, such as the ISO 14721:2012 standard, which emphasises the importance of authenticity, reliability, and integrity in digital records [3].

The Advantage of Offline, Long-term Backups

Moreover, OpticalBackup’s solution offers both offline and long-term backups. Offline backups are not connected to a network, meaning they are immune to network-based attacks. Long-term backups, on the other hand, ensure that data is preserved for future use or reference, irrespective of technological changes or advancements.

Risk of Cloud Backup

While cloud backups provide a certain level of convenience, they come with their own set of risks, including vulnerability to cyberattacks. In contrast, OpticalBackup’s offline solution offers an additional layer of security by eliminating this risk.

In a world increasingly threatened by AI cyberattacks, the importance of a robust, secure backup system cannot be overstated. OpticalBackup, with its immutable, offline, long-term backup solution, provides an invaluable tool in preserving the integrity of public records.

We invite you to explore the benefits of OpticalBackup firsthand by visiting our website. Discover how our solution can strengthen your backup strategy and safeguard your public records against the evolving threat of AI cyberattacks.

Sources:

[1] https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-2019-05-22-story.html

[2] https://www.forbes.com/sites/cognitiveworld/2019/09/17/ai-and-cybersecurity-will-deep-learning-be-the-new-weapon-of-choice-for-hackers/

[3] https://www.iso.org/standard/57284.html