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Deep Freeze: How It Stops Ransomware & When to Use It | Faronics
Traditional antivirus is no longer enough. One employee clicking a malicious link can infect an entire workstation. That’s why IT departments are turning to Deep Freeze as a foolproof line of defence.
What Is Deep Freeze?
Deep Freeze is reboot-to-restore software that locks your desired system configuration in place. No matter what malware is downloaded or what files are encrypted, a simple restart wipes the machine clean and restores it to its original state.
Think of it as an unhackable snapshot of your computer that cannot be altered.
Who Needs Deep Freeze?
| Industry | Use Case |
|---|---|
| Healthcare | Patient data security; clinical workstations must remain clean and operational |
| Financial institutions | Protect shared terminal networks from zero-day threats |
| Corporate environments | Training rooms, reception desks, remote employee laptops |
How It Stops Ransomware
| Scenario | Without Deep Freeze | With Deep Freeze |
|---|---|---|
| Ransomware deployed | System encrypted, data held hostage, costly recovery | Simply reboot. Ransomware vaporised. System restored. |
Key Benefits:
| Benefit | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Ransomware immunity | Catastrophic attack becomes a minor inconvenience |
| Zero-day protection | Defends against malware traditional AV can’t detect |
| Time savings | No hours of re-imaging or malware removal |
| Compliance | Shared devices automatically wipe user data after each session |
Does This Mean You Can’t Save Data?
No. Deep Freeze includes:
| Feature | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Data Igloo | Redirects user documents and profiles to an unfrozen partition |
| Automated maintenance | Windows updates install during temporary thaw windows |
| Cloud-based control | Manage and thaw entire fleets remotely |
Bottom Line
Deep Freeze is the ultimate fail-safe against cyber extortion. No matter how deep malware digs, your baseline configuration remains untouched and ready to recover.
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