Achieve maximum data security and compliance on Object Storage with S3 Object Lock. Immutable data archiving has never been so easy.
Object Lock, introduced by Amazon S3, stores objects using a write-once-read-many (WORM) model. Netstream’s Object Storage fully supports Object Lock, including all relevant S3 APIs and access control with permissions, bucket and IAM policies. In this use case, we look at the various applications of S3 Object Lock and its benefits for companies.
Meeting legal requirements and long-term data archiving
Companies in certain industries (such as financial services or healthcare) are subject to strict compliance requirements. Object Lock enables these companies to protect objects in S3 buckets against changes or deletion. This ensures the long-term integrity of the data. Compliance regulations are met, and data can neither be deleted accidentally nor altered maliciously.
Protection against ransomware and unwanted changes
The threat of ransomware attacks is a growing problem for many companies. Thanks to Object Lock, objects can be reliably protected against changes, even if an attacker gains access to the S3 bucket. By activating Object Lock, you can therefore ensure that your data is protected against ransom demands and unwanted changes.
Audit-proof data archiving
Many companies are subject to legal or company-policy requirements for the long-term retention of data. Object Lock allows data to be archived in an immutable state so that it cannot be deleted or altered. This ensures that the data remains unchanged throughout its entire life cycle and that its integrity is preserved.
Flexibility and management of the object lock
The «Object Lock» feature offers flexible options for managing the object lock. The lock can be activated for a specific period. Assign a lock duration per bucket so that you can also cover different requirements. In rare use cases, it can be helpful to be able to lock objects permanently and irrevocably. This case can also be covered with Object Lock by activating a permanent lock. But beware: this cannot be undone or changed, not even by account holders.
Conclusion
S3 Object Lock is an essential feature of Netstream Object Storage that helps companies ensure the integrity of their data and meet compliance requirements. With its ability to protect data against unwanted changes, ransomware attacks and accidental deletion, Object Lock (WORM) enables you to archive important company data securely and for the long term.
