Cisco Data Cloud Enterprise Cold Cyber Vault on AWS
Cisco Data Cloud Enterprise Cold Cyber Vault on AWS provides 1 petabyte of secure, immutable cold storage for critical business data, safeguarding against ransomware and ensuring compliance.
- Immutable Storage: Ensures data cannot be altered or deleted, protecting against ransomware and accidental modifications.
- Compliance Assurance: Meets regulatory requirements for data retention and protection, simplifying audits.
- Cost-Effective Archiving: Provides a highly economical solution for long-term data storage and disaster recovery.
- AWS Integration: Leverages the secure and scalable infrastructure of Amazon Web Services for reliable data vaulting.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Cisco Data Cloud Enterprise Cold Cyber Vault on AWS is a subscription-based platform software license offering 1 petabyte (BETB) of secure, immutable cold storage. It is designed to protect critical business data from ransomware, cyber threats, and accidental deletion, ensuring data integrity and availability for compliance and disaster recovery purposes.
This solution is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who need to archive large volumes of data securely and cost-effectively. It integrates with existing AWS environments, providing a robust data protection layer without requiring significant on-premises infrastructure investments.
- 1 Petabyte Capacity: Ample storage for extensive data archiving and long-term retention needs.
- Immutable Data Protection: Guarantees that stored data cannot be modified or erased, offering superior protection against threats.
- Ransomware Resilience: Acts as a secure, air-gapped-like vault, allowing for clean data restoration after an attack.
- Regulatory Compliance: Supports adherence to data retention policies and industry-specific compliance mandates.
- AWS Native Integration: Seamlessly deploys within your Amazon Web Services environment for enhanced security and scalability.
Secure your critical business data with a scalable, cost-effective, and highly protected cold storage solution from Cisco on AWS.
What This Enables
Enable Immutable Data Archiving
Enable teams to store critical business data in an immutable format, preventing unauthorized modifications or deletions. This ensures data integrity for long-term retention and compliance requirements.
cloud-hosted applications, on-premises data centers, hybrid cloud environments, disaster recovery planning
Streamline Regulatory Compliance
Streamline adherence to data retention regulations by providing a secure, auditable cold storage solution. This simplifies compliance efforts and reduces the risk of penalties associated with data governance gaps.
regulated industries, long-term record keeping, legal discovery preparation, audit trail maintenance
Automate Ransomware Protection
Automate protection against ransomware by creating an isolated, immutable copy of essential data. This cyber vault acts as a clean recovery point, minimizing downtime and data loss in the event of a cyberattack.
business continuity strategies, cybersecurity posture enhancement, risk mitigation planning, incident response readiness
Key Features
1 Petabyte (BETB) Capacity
Provides extensive storage for archiving large volumes of critical business data, meeting long-term retention needs.
Immutable Storage
Ensures data cannot be altered or deleted, offering robust protection against ransomware and accidental data loss.
Cold Storage on AWS
Leverages Amazon Web Services for secure, reliable, and cost-effective long-term data archiving.
Subscription Licensing
Offers predictable operational expenses and access to the latest platform features through a recurring subscription model.
Cyber Vault Functionality
Acts as a secure, isolated repository for critical data, enabling clean recovery after cyber incidents.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions and insurance companies have strict regulatory requirements for data retention and protection, such as SEC Rule 17a-4 and FINRA regulations, making immutable cold storage essential for compliance and audit readiness.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must comply with HIPAA and HITECH regulations, which mandate secure storage and long-term retention of patient health information (PHI), necessitating robust data protection and immutability.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services businesses handle sensitive client data and often face legal discovery requirements, demanding secure, tamper-proof archiving solutions to maintain data integrity and meet e-discovery obligations.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are subject to various data retention mandates and cybersecurity directives, requiring secure, compliant, and resilient storage solutions to protect sensitive citizen data and ensure operational continuity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cold Cyber Vault?
A Cold Cyber Vault is a secure, isolated storage location designed to hold immutable copies of critical data. It is typically used for long-term archiving and as a last resort for data recovery, especially after a cyberattack like ransomware.
How does this protect against ransomware?
The immutability feature ensures that once data is stored in the vault, it cannot be changed or deleted. This means even if your primary systems are compromised by ransomware, the data in the vault remains clean and can be used for restoration.
Is this a hardware or software license?
This is a platform software license and subscription that enables the use of Cisco's Data Cloud Enterprise capabilities for cold cyber vaulting on AWS. It does not include specific hardware.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.