FAQ - Blocky for Veeam

Why do I need Blocky?

You need Blocky if you are using Veeam^® as a backup solution and are concerned about the security of your backup data against malware and ransomware attacks.

How does Blocky work?

Blocky is specifically designed to work with Veeam^® to protect backup data by creating an immutable, zero-trust backup environment. Blocky automatically creates an application fingerprint for each trusted Veeam process, ensuring that only Veeam^® has full access to the critical backup data, making it a secure and reliable solution against ransomware.

What does Blocky protect?

Blocky protects the Veeam backup data volumes. Veeam users should protect their backup volumes with Blocky for Veeam to ensure cyber resiliency. In the event of an encryption attack, the backup will remain intact and enable the infected servers and data to be restored quickly. The files from other backups such as Veeam Backup Copy Jobs and Veeam Scale-Out Repositories can also be protected with Blocky for Veeam.

Which Veeam^® program versions are supported?

Blocky is compatible with all current versions of Veeam.

Which Windows operating systems are supported?

Blocky supports Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019, and 2022.