Veeam strengthens cyber resilience with security- first, AI-enabled data protection

Gaurav V Saxena, 
Director - Channels & Alliances, 
Veeam Software

“Data resilience is becoming a boardroom priority, driven by rising cyber threats and the urgency brought by the DPDP Act. Organisations now demand security-first, AI-enabled data protection that ensures resilience across complex, hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Veeam records global revenues of over USD 1.75 billion, operates in more than 150 countries, and protects 67% of Fortune 500 companies. In India, the company continues to grow at over 65% CAGR, serving 8,000+ customers across government, BFSI, IT/ITeS, defence and education through a strong partner ecosystem and strategic alliances.

At Veeam, continuous investments in R&D centres in Bangalore and Pune, along with comprehensive certification programs, strengthen the broader ecosystem. The platform is built on five core pillars—data backup, data recovery, data portability, data security and data intelligence—which power the Veeam Data Platform 13.0.

Support for 160+ workloads, native protection for Kubernetes and containers via Kasten, modern hypervisors and expanded capabilities through Veeam Data Cloud on Azure ensure flexibility across on-prem, cloud and SaaS environments. Recent advancements, including the acquisition of Securiti AI, enhanced incident-response tools, negotiation assistance and ransomware recovery warranties, further improve cyber readiness. As ransomware becomes more sophisticated and AI-driven attacks escalate, organisations must benchmark their cyber preparedness. Through Veeam Cyber Secure and the Data Resiliency Maturity Model, designed with McKinsey and Manchester University, enterprises gain structured pathways to strengthen resilience and contribute to building a more secure and future-ready digital ecosystem for India.”