Veeam introduces new backup management, cybersecurity features

Veeam Software Group GmbH announced new backup management and cybersecurity features designed to strengthen enterprise data protection. The company’s flagship Veeam Data Platform v13.1 introduces over 70 enhancements, including post-quantum cryptography to safeguard backups against future quantum computing threats. The platform also expands malware scanning to AWS, Azure, Microsoft 365, and network-attached storage, while optimizing Active Directory backups and reducing long-term storage costs. Alongside the update, Veeam unveiled the DataAI Command Platform, built on technology acquired from Securiti AI Inc. for $1.725 billion last year. This new tool automatically maps a company’s data assets, identifies configuration vulnerabilities, and restricts access to sensitive files, such as source code repositories. It also manages AI agents, preventing unauthorized file access and reversing unintended document changes. Two additional modules were introduced to extend the platform’s capabilities. The DataAI Resilience Module allows administrators to check backup status using natural language prompts, while Veeam Intelligent ResOps automates the discovery and protection of data across Microsoft 365 environments, including SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, and Exchange. Both modules aim to simplify data management and compliance without manual tagging. Rehan Jalil, president of products and technology at Veeam, emphasized the goal of making resilience operations more intelligent and efficient. The updates are positioned to help organizations recover data quickly and securely, ensuring readiness for AI-driven workflows. The new features reflect a broader trend toward integrating AI and advanced encryption to mitigate evolving cybersecurity risks.