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What are the benefits of enabling Autonomous Ransomware Protection in ONTAP?

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ONTAP 9.10+

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  • Proactive Detection and Prevention:  Autonomous Ransomware Protection actively monitors and detects unauthorized encryption activities, preventing ransomware from compromising stored data.
  • Data Integrity: By blocking unauthorized encryption, the feature ensures that stored data remains intact and unaltered by malicious activities.
  • Quick Recovery: In the event of a ransomware attack, Autonomous Ransomware Protection facilitates rapid recovery of affected data, minimizing downtime and operational disruption.
  • Enhanced Security: Implementing this feature enhances the overall security posture of an ONTAP environment,  reducing the risk associated with data breaches.

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For specific details regarding supported and unsupported configurations, please reference the ONTAP 9 documentation
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