Commvault Launches CIS-Hardened Images for Simple, Secure Cloud Deployments

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Commvault has announced that its Cloud Platform can now be deployed from major cloud marketplaces using CIS-hardened images. These pre-configured images align with Center for Internet Security Benchmarks and will be available on AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and VMware marketplaces.

The CIS-hardened images help reduce configuration vulnerabilities, which account for 23% of cloud infrastructure attacks. The solution offers pre-built compliance checks, enhanced cybersecurity, and streamlined compliance mapping to frameworks like NIST CSF, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and ISO 27001.

This announcement comes as cloud adoption accelerates, with IDC projecting public cloud services spending to reach $1.6 trillion by 2028. The CIS-hardened images will be available globally this quarter at no additional cost to customers, built on a hardened Rocky Linux 8 operating system.

Positive

• CIS-hardened images will be available at no additional cost to customers
• Expansion to all major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, VMware)
• Addresses security concerns that account for 23% of cloud infrastructure attacks
• Aligns with multiple compliance frameworks (NIST CSF, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001)

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• None.

Commvault Cloud enables easy, secure, CIS-hardened deployment across all major cloud hyperscaler marketplaces

TINTON FALLS, N.J., Feb. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Commvault, a leading provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud, today announced that the Commvault Cloud Platform can be easily deployed from major cloud marketplaces utilizing CIS-hardened images. These CIS-hardened images are pre-configured with CIS-recommended settings and controls and will be available on the following marketplaces: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and VMware.

CIS-hardened images are software files that are pre-configured to align with the Center for Internet Security (CIS) Benchmarks. Hardening helps reduce configuration vulnerabilities, such as overly-permissive network policies that can create opportunities for malicious actors. In fact, configuration errors are one of the most common causes of cloud vulnerabilities, contributing to 23% of cloud infrastructure attacks, according to industry research.¹ Commvault's CIS-hardened images are designed to reduce these risks by pre-configuring deployment to meet rigorous security benchmarks out-of-the-box, bringing confidence to IT and security teams. 

With today's announcement, Commvault continues to deliver on its cybersecurity focus, with these deployment options joining other security certifications, such as FedRAMP® High Authorized, ISO27001:2013, SOC 2, Type II, and FIPS 140-2, among others. Customers will be able to use the new CIS-hardened images to quickly and confidently configure and deploy Commvault Cloud and benefit from:

• Pre-built Compliance Checks: CIS-hardened images provide organizations with secure, hardened environments from the moment of deployment and give customers confidence their control plane has been installed and configured using industry-recognized best practices.
  
  
• Enhanced Cybersecurity: The CIS-hardened images minimize vulnerabilities by addressing common misconfiguration risks, offering peace of mind against attacker exploitation.
  
  
• Streamlined Compliance Mapping: CIS Benchmarks are mapped to key security frameworks such as NIST CSF, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and ISO 27001, simplifying adherence to complex regulatory requirements.
  
  
• Broad Marketplace Availability: Organizations will be able to deploy Commvault Cloud directly from AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or VMware marketplaces, enabling fast and secure installations with minimal effort.

The timing of this announcement also comes as more and more organizations are accelerating their move to the cloud. In fact, according to IDC, spending on public cloud services is expected to double to $1.6 trillion by 2028.² In the last year, Commvault has introduced a host of cloud-first offerings designed to make customers more resilient in the cloud, including Cleanroom Recovery, Cloud Rewind, and Clumio Backtrack. Now, the company is taking resilience in the cloud to the next level via CIS-hardened images for popular cloud marketplaces.

"Organizations demand solutions that are not only secure and compliant but also straightforward to deploy," said Chris Montgomery, CTO – Security, Americas at Commvault. "With CIS-hardened images, we can eliminate the guesswork, providing IT teams with a secure, pre-configured foundation to accelerate their cyber resilience strategies while meeting industry standards."

"As a security-first organization, having confidence in how our solutions are deployed is critical," said Marek Duranik, Storage & Data Protection Associate Director at Merck. "Commvault's CIS-hardened images give us the assurance that we're starting from a strong security baseline, allowing our teams to focus on protecting and recovering critical data."

Availability and Pricing
Commvault's CIS-hardened images will be available globally this quarter and at no additional cost to customers. Built on a hardened Rocky Linux 8 operating system, the images are designed to protect both the software and infrastructure layers.

For More Information
For more information, visit Commvault's website or access the Commvault Cloud Platform on your preferred hyperscaler marketplace.

About Commvault
Commvault (NASDAQ: CVLT) is the gold standard in cyber resilience, helping more than 100,000 organizations keep data safe and businesses resilient and moving forward. Today, Commvault offers the only cyber resilience platform that combines the best data security and rapid recovery at enterprise scale across any workload, anywhere—at the lowest TCO.

¹ SentinelOne. (2024, November 19). 50+ Cloud Security Statistics in 2024. https://www.sentinelone.com/cybersecurity-101/cloud-security/cloud-security-statistics/

² IDC. (2024, June 10). Worldwide Public Cloud Services Revenues Grew 19.9% Year Over Year in 2023, According to IDC Tracker. https://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=prUS52343224 

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FAQ

When will Commvault's (CVLT) CIS-hardened images be available?

Commvault's CIS-hardened images will be available globally in Q1 2025 at no additional cost to customers.

Which cloud platforms will support Commvault's (CVLT) CIS-hardened images?

The CIS-hardened images will be available on Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and VMware marketplaces.

What security certifications does Commvault (CVLT) currently hold?

Commvault holds FedRAMP® High Authorized, ISO27001:2013, SOC 2, Type II, and FIPS 140-2 certifications.

What percentage of cloud infrastructure attacks does Commvault's (CVLT) CIS-hardened images help prevent?

The solution addresses configuration vulnerabilities that contribute to 23% of cloud infrastructure attacks.

What operating system are Commvault's (CVLT) CIS-hardened images built on?

The CIS-hardened images are built on a hardened Rocky Linux 8 operating system.