Data & Ransomware Protection FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Lenovo’s approach to data and ransomware protection?

Lenovo’s data and ransomware protection solutions combine immutable storage, secure backups, and intelligent recovery. Using Lenovo ThinkSystem and ThinkAgile platforms integrated with Veeam and Cloudian, businesses can safeguard critical data and restore it rapidly after an attack.

2. How does Lenovo help protect against ransomware threats?

Lenovo provides immutable backups, air-gapped storage, and AI-powered threat detection to stop ransomware from spreading. Lenovo’s ThinkShield Security ensures end-to-end data protection from edge to core to cloud, minimising downtime and financial risk.

3. What best practices does Lenovo recommend for ransomware protection?

Lenovo advises following the 3-2-1-1-0 backup rule:

  • Three copies of data.
  • Stored on two different media.
  • One off-site.
  • One immutable or air-gapped.
  • Zero backup errors.

Lenovo storage systems and Veeam integrations make this approach simple and effective.

4. How does Lenovo enable rapid data recovery?

With Lenovo ThinkSystem storage and Veeam Instant Recovery, organisations can restore systems in minutes. Immutable snapshots ensure a clean recovery point, while Lenovo’s scalable architecture ensures business continuity after an attack.

5. Can Lenovo protect hybrid and cloud environments from ransomware?

Yes. Lenovo TruScale Hybrid Cloud Storage and ThinkAgile HX/VX platforms deliver secure, flexible data protection across on-premises and cloud environments — maintaining immutability, encryption, and compliance wherever data resides.