As business and enterprises in India actively advance their digital transformation, virtualization and AI solutions are rapidly being integrated into daily operations. However, as risks to foundational platforms increase, cybersecurity governance is becoming an increasingly critical concern.
On March 4, 2025, Broadcom issued a security advisory addressing zero-day vulnerabilities affecting its virtualization environment built on prominent software platforms. These vulnerabilities have a severity score as high as 9.3 (from 0 to 10, where zero means they are the least severe and 10 means they are the most severe) and show signs of active exploitation.
According to Shadowserver Foundation, a nonprofit security organization, more than 40,000 ESXi instances worldwide are currently at risk. China, France, and the United States are the top 3 affected countries.
The true impact of security vulnerabilities
A company’s IT infrastructure usually consists of a virtual machine (VM) environment in which critical systems such as databases, email servers, and financial management systems are supported. Nearly all business operations, customer relations, and economic activities rely on a stable virtual environment.
If a security vulnerability is found and leads to a cyberattack or data breach, there can be severe consequences. If financial records, customer information, and internal communications are exposed, this could lead to major compliance violations—especially for industries subject to strict data protection regulations, such as the financial or healthcare industry. The legal risks and financial losses could be catastrophic.
In the event of a security flaw that results in a ransomware attack, the hackers may demand a hefty ransom, which could result in significant downtime for businesses and permanently tarnish their reputation.
Not only does this impact enterprises, but in today’s interconnected world, a cyberattack on a company’s VM environment could also impact suppliers, partners, customers, and more, effectively leading to a supply chain crisis. This could disrupt the entire business ecosystem and magnify the impact of the cyberattack.
As you can see, given these risks, organizations must be proactive in implementing disaster recovery strategies that protect critical systems and provide long-term stability.
Synology recommends 5 key protection approaches to effectively enhance recovery strategies for virtual environments.
Companies need to implement a strong disaster recovery strategy to mitigate risks in virtualized environments and ensure fast data recovery in the event of a cyberattack. Ahead of World Backup Day, Synology recommends that enterprises deploy a dedicated backup server within their virtualized environment and implement 5 key protection strategies to enhance their backup and recovery mechanisms.
- Perform backups regularly to prevent data silos
Ensure that data in virtualized environments is regularly backed up with an Auto Backup feature that automatically detects and protects all virtual machines, ensuring comprehensive data coverage.
- Verify and test your backups
The backup server is equipped with a built-in Hypervisor that automatically verifies backup images after completion, checking data integrity. Additionally, businesses can record backup verification processes or conduct manual periodic checks to ensure the recovery mechanism remains functional without disrupting the production environment.
- Minimize downtime with flexible recovery options
In the event of an attack or unexpected failure, maintaining uninterrupted operations is the top priority. IT teams can leverage virtualization technology to instantly mount services and restore business operations swiftly, minimizing impact.
- Cross-Platform Recovery to Reduce Single-Platform Risks
Enterprises should deploy virtual servers across multiple platforms. For instance, if a business is using VMware and the environment is compromised or crashes, services can be restored on alternative platforms such as Hyper-V to distribute risk.
- Cost-Effective, Scalable Protection:
Synology ActiveProtect does not charge backup licensing fees based on the number of virtual machines, meaning businesses can scale their virtualized environments without incurring additional costs while still benefiting from a comprehensive backup and recovery solution.
Conclusion
With the growing threats of cyberattacks, organizations must be proactive in implementing disaster recovery strategies that are capable of safeguarding your company data against ransomware attacks, security breaches, and system failures
By deploying the Synology ActiveProtect appliance, businesses can implement a reliable data protection solution to protect their virtual machine environments, reduce downtime, and prevent operational disruptions.
In the digital age, setting up a comprehensive cybersecurity and disaster recovery plan is the key to ensuring long-term stability and resilience for businesses.
Learn more about Synology ActiveProtect: https://www.synology.com/products/ActiveProtectAppliance
