NAKIVO Releases Backup v11.2 with Ransomware Defense, Real‑Time Replication, and Support for VMware vSphere 9 & Proxmox 9
What Happened – NAKIVO announced Backup & Replication v11.2, adding automated real‑time VM replication, immutable‑backup ransomware hardening, and full compatibility with VMware vSphere 9 and Proxmox VE 9.x. The update is now generally available to its 16 000+ customers worldwide.
Why It Matters for TPRM –
- Enhances third‑party data‑protection posture against ransomware and accidental loss.
- Aligns backup capabilities with the latest hypervisor releases, reducing compatibility risk in multi‑cloud environments.
- Introduces immutable backups and air‑gapped copies, meeting many regulatory and contractual data‑integrity requirements.
Who Is Affected – Organizations that rely on NAKIVO Backup & Replication for VM protection, especially those running VMware vSphere 9, Proxmox VE 9.x, or hybrid hypervisor stacks across any industry.
Recommended Actions –
- Verify that your contract with NAKIVO includes the v11.2 release and assess any licensing changes.
- Test the new real‑time replication and immutable‑backup features in a non‑production environment.
- Update your backup policy to incorporate air‑gap and pre‑recovery malware‑scan controls.
Technical Notes – The release adds:
- Automated real‑time replication using Changed Block Tracking (CBT).
- Immutable backups protected by AES‑256 encryption and optional air‑gap storage.
- Full support for VMware vSphere 9 (vCenter 9.0.1.0, ESXi 9.0.1.0, VDDK 9.0.1.0) and Proxmox VE 9.0/9.1.
- Modern authentication integration for faster, secure recovery.
Source: BleepingComputer