Commvault & Deloitte unite to boost hybrid cloud cyber defence

Commvault and Deloitte have announced a strategic alliance aimed at strengthening cyber resilience and incident response capabilities for organisations operating in the hybrid cloud environment.

The partnership will combine Commvault's cyber resilience and data protection solutions with Deloitte's experience in cyber defence and incident response, providing clients with end-to-end threat management services that address prevention, detection, response and recovery.

The need for enhanced cyber resilience solutions comes as organisations face increasingly sophisticated and frequent cyber threats. Data from Deloitte Global's Future of Cyber 4th edition survey highlights that 43% of US respondents consider keeping pace with the evolving threat landscape as one of their top strategic challenges.

Alan Atkinson, Chief Partner Officer at Commvault, commented: "Our strategic alliance with Deloitte represents a significant advancement in cyber resilience. By combining Commvault's cyber resilience technologies with Deloitte's deep technical knowledge in cyber detection and response, we are creating a formidable defence for our joint customers against today's most sophisticated cyber threats."

The collaboration addresses cyber incidents across three main stages. Prior to an attack, Commvault and Deloitte assist organisations in defining their minimum viability, which includes identifying vital applications, assets, processes, and personnel required to sustain business operations following an incident. Commvault's Cleanroom Recovery can then be used to assess these critical elements and test recovery plans in advance, providing businesses with a path to rapid recovery if an attack occurs.

During an active incident, the partnership leverages Deloitte's cyber risk services in combination with Commvault's artificial intelligence-driven anomaly detection. This approach helps joint clients identify and address potential threats before they escalate, supporting a proactive defence posture.

In the aftermath of a cyberattack, the alliance utilises Deloitte's incident response expertise along with features of the Commvault Cloud platform such as Cloud Rewind, Clumio Backtrack, and Cleanroom Recovery. These tools are designed to support organisations in swiftly restoring operations, minimising downtime and promoting continuous business activity.

David Nowak, Principal, Deloitte & Touche LLP, said: "In an era where cyber threats are more pervasive than ever, our collaboration with Commvault aims to advance cyber resilience for our joint clients. Together, we are offering a strategic and broad solution that not only helps our clients fortify their defences but also helps with recovering from outages and cyberattacks."

Commvault and Deloitte intend for the alliance to support businesses as they grow, offering adaptive solutions tailored to evolving cyber risks. The partners draw upon their combined industry experience to develop insights and services that support both protection and recovery efforts, enabling organisations to maintain operational continuity.