The Asigra Cloud OpEX Backup Appliance converges data protection and IT security for effective malware/ransomware detection to ensure safe, secure and reliable backup and data recovery. The platform includes the industry’s first zero-day ransomware Attack-Loop™ preventative technology using bi-directional detection, zero-day exploit protection, variable repository naming, and Multifactor authentication (MFA) for a full defensive suite against advanced cyber-attacks on backup data.