Ransomware attacks are inevitable — your best defense is a secure, tested backup that attackers cannot reach. This 2026 guide reviews the best backup solutions with security as the primary focus.

The 3-2-1-1 Rule

3 copies of data, 2 different storage media, 1 offsite backup, 1 immutable or air-gapped backup. The immutable backup — which cannot be modified even by administrators — is the most critical for ransomware defense.

Best Solutions

Veeam Backup & Replication: Industry-leading enterprise backup with immutable repositories, instant VM recovery, broad platform support. Ransomware-resilient architecture.
Acronis Cyber Protect: All-in-one backup, anti-malware, and disaster recovery. Unique anti-ransomware actively blocks encryption attempts.
Backblaze B2 + Kopia: Cloud object storage at $0.006/GB/month combined with Kopia for enterprise-grade backup software. Immutable via AWS S3 Object Lock.

Conclusion

Veeam is the enterprise standard. Acronis offers the best all-in-one solution. Backblaze B2 + Kopia is the best value for organizations managing their own software.