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Ransomware & Data Exfiltration Protection

SnapShield The World's First Ransomware‑Activated Fuse

Detects ransomware behavior near instantly, severs the infected connection, and lets the rest of your organization keep working — no agents required.

  • Isolates Infected Client From Storage Server
  • Detects Suspicious Data Exfiltration Activity
  • Agentless — Nothing to Install on Client Workstations
  • Selectively Restore Any Files Encrypted Before the Fuse Trips
Near Instant Ransomware Detection
Selective File-Level Recovery
Data Exfiltration Detection Monitors Suspicious Data Activity
Zero Downtime on Clean Clients
No Agent Required on Any Client
Ransomware Defense

When Ransomware Strikes, SnapShield Strikes Back Faster.

For organizations handling mission-critical data, ransomware attacks pose a serious threat. They can cripple operations and bring business to a complete standstill. To guard against these threats, many rely on conventional security measures such as firewalls, endpoint protection, network monitoring, and backups. While these tools are important for defense, they cannot guarantee complete protection. If ransomware manages to get through, the damage can escalate quickly and severely.

SnapShield enhances protection by adding an extra layer of security beyond the status quo. Utilizing real-time behavioral analysis, it functions as a "ransomware-activated fuse". When it detects ransomware behavior, SnapShield severs the connection between the infected client and the storage server — like a fuse — while all other clients continue working normally. Because detection is near-instant rather than instantaneous, a small number of files may encrypt before the fuse trips. For those, SnapShield's built-in recovery tool lets you selectively restore individual files or entire batches.

How It Works

Detect. Isolate. Recover.

01

Detect

Behavioral analysis continuously monitors file write activity from every connected client in real time — no signatures required.

02

Isolate

The moment ransomware behavior is detected, SnapShield severs the connection between the infected client and the storage server, while all other clients continue working normally.

03

Recover

SnapShield acts near-instantly, keeping file damage limited. Any files encrypted before the fuse trips can be selectively rolled back to clean versions through the SnapShield UI.

See the Difference

How SnapShield Compares

'Status Quo' Security

  • Compared to Nothing, Greatly Reduces Risk
  • Widely Available
  • Generally Already Adopted
  • No Server-Side Protection
  • Requires a 'DNA' Sample of Ransomware
  • Ransomware Attacks Continue to Happen

Backups

  • Backup Strategies Already Implemented
  • Generally Already Adopted for Disasters
  • Ransomware Can Spread to Backups
  • Data Loss Due to Backup Frequency
  • Long Restore Time
Recommended

SnapShield Advantage

  • Detects Behavior of Ransomware
  • Isolates Infected Client
  • No Downtime for Uninfected Clients
  • Fast & Selective Restore
  • Centralized Multi-Server Management
Capabilities

Built for the Real Threat Landscape

Agentless Key

Installed on storage server, not on clients

Behavioral Analysis

Continuously monitors network traffic for ransomware behavior

Near Instant Detection

Rapidly detects ransomware-like behavior

Ransomware Fuse

Breaks connection between infected client & storage server

Selective Encrypted File Recovery

Pick and choose individual or batches of files to recover

Full Support

Complete end-to-end support

Single Pane of Glass

Single dashboard for monitoring and managing ransomware protection across all file servers

Data Exfiltration Detection

Prevent unauthorized data transfers with real-time detection, honeyfiles, and instant alerts.

What Makes SnapShield Unique?

SnapShield acts like a ransomware-activated fuse. The moment it detects suspicious behavior, it severs the connection between the infected client and the storage server — while everyone else keeps working uninterrupted.

Agentless — Installed on the storage server. No software required on individual workstations.

Behavioral detection — Monitors file access patterns in real-time, not known malware signatures.

Targeted isolation — Only the infected workstation is disconnected. The rest of your network stays online.

Fast, selective recovery — Because detection is near-instant, a small number of files may encrypt before the fuse trips. For those, SnapShield's built-in UI lets you selectively roll back individual files or entire batches to clean versions.

Video

Introducing SnapShield, the World's First Ransomware-Activated Fuse

Watch as 45Drives Technical Lead Brett Kelly and Chief Solutions Architect Mitch Hall walk through how SnapShield defends your critical data infrastructure against ransomware threats.

In this video, they break down the technology behind SnapShield, explain its role in a layered security strategy, and demonstrate its ransomware-activated fuse in a live, real-world scenario. If you're looking to strengthen your organization's ransomware defenses, this is a must-see.

Live Demo

See SnapShield in Action

At 45Drives, we offer education to help users get the most out of their storage and virtualization environments, with a focus on performance, security, and real-world application.

In this demo, you will discover how SnapShield protects your organization against ransomware attacks. We run simulated ransomware, including strains like LockBit, in a controlled and isolated environment so you can see exactly how SnapShield detects malicious behavior, severs the connection to the infected client, and prevents damage from spreading across your network.

You will also see how easy it is to recover encrypted files through the SnapShield user interface, demonstrating how quickly operations can return to normal.

See SnapShield in Action
Customer Spotlight

Bill Hopkins: City of Keizer

After the City of Keizer, Oregon, was hit by a devastating ransomware attack in 2020, Head of IT Bill Hopkins knew stronger protection was needed. That realization led him to implement SnapShield, which has since helped keep the city safe from further ransomware threats.

To hear more about how SnapShield has protected the City of Keizer's data, listen to Bill's story on the 45Drives podcast, What's Spinnin'.

What's Spinnin' with 45Drives

Services

Flexible SnapShield Services

Whether you prefer to take full control of the software, or leave it to us, our SnapShield services are designed to support you every step of the way. From self-serve options to fully managed, white-glove support from our team of experts, you can choose the level of our involvement that best suits your organization.

Configuration

Initial install & setup

Training

Education on monitoring & recovering files

Fire Drills

Expert-guided ransomware attack simulation

Analysis & Tuning

Safely tested in your environment for performance optimization

File Restore

Ransomware-locked files restored by our team

Remote System Monitoring

SnapShield alerts are monitored and addressed

Technical Requirements

Platform Compatibility

SnapShield integrates at the storage server level — no agents or software required on client workstations.

Supported Server OS

Rocky Linux 8/9, Ubuntu 22.04+

File Sharing Protocol

SMB (Samba) via VFS module

Client Compatibility

Any SMB client — Windows, macOS, Linux

Management

Web-based control panel (multi-server)

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does SnapShield require software to be installed on client machines?
No. SnapShield is agentless — it runs entirely on the storage server. There is nothing to install, configure, or maintain on any client workstation.
How fast does SnapShield detect ransomware?
SnapShield detects ransomware behavior near instantly by continuously monitoring file write patterns in real time — no known malware signatures required. Because it's near-instant rather than instantaneous, a small number of files may encrypt before the fuse trips. Those files can be selectively restored through SnapShield's built-in recovery interface.
What happens to other users when SnapShield triggers?
Only the infected client is disconnected. All other clients continue accessing the storage server without any interruption.
Can SnapShield recover files after an attack?
Yes. SnapShield includes a built-in recovery interface that lets you selectively roll back individual files or entire batches to clean, pre-encryption versions.
Does SnapShield work with my existing security tools?
Yes. SnapShield is designed to complement — not replace — your existing security stack. It adds a server-side behavioral layer that works alongside firewalls, endpoint protection, and backup solutions.
What file-sharing protocols does SnapShield support?
SnapShield protects SMB and NFS shares hosted on 45Drives storage servers running Samba or NFS on Linux.
Is SnapShield compatible with all ransomware strains?
SnapShield detects the behavior of ransomware — rapid, high-volume file encryption — rather than specific signatures. This means it catches known and unknown strains alike, including LockBit and others tested in 45Drives fire drills.
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Support

The Industry's Best Support

45Drives is your single point of accountability for open-source solutions, proudly supported from both the United States and Canada. Our North American-based team provides end-to-end expertise in hardware, software, networking, and application interfaces. We offer a wide range of support packages—from basic hardware troubleshooting to fully managed, white-glove service with 24/7 emergency response.

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