Definition
Unified storage is a system that manages and stores multi-format data in a single integrated system. This can include blocking data from the SAN storage area network or NAS network-attached storage. In cybersecurity, unified systems enable implementing and applying several security policies and strategies.
Common Applications of Nified Storage in Cybersecurity
- Enhancing security measures: Centralized security procedures are deployed easily across unified storage networks, allowing access control and encryption on block-level and file-level data to improve data security.
- Simplifying compliance: Unified storage systems simplify data monitoring and administration for compliance standards such as HIPAA or GDPR using a singular set of tools.
- Effective incident response: If a cyberattack occurs, unified storage systems allow administrators to respond swiftly, access various data types simultaneously, and establish precise security measures.