IBM has announced the newest generation of Flash Core Module (FCM) drives and FlashSystem — designed not only for higher performance, but for stronger cyber resilience at the hardware level.

The latest Flash Core Modules include built-in ransomware detection capabilities that monitor I/O patterns in real time. When abnormal encryption-like behavior is detected, alerts can be triggered early — helping organizations respond before damage spreads.

Combined with IBM’s Safeguarded Copy and immutable snapshot capabilities, FlashSystem provides a layered defense approach:

  • Early anomaly detection

  • Immutable recovery points

  • Rapid restoration of clean data

  • Hardware-level encryption and compression

This isn’t just faster storage — it’s storage engineered with cyber recovery in mind.

For organizations running IBM Power environments, hybrid cloud workloads, or mission-critical applications, this generation of FlashSystem represents a shift toward infrastructure that actively supports security posture, not just performance.

👉 Watch the announcement video to see how IBM is integrating cyber resilience directly into the storage layer.

Primary CTA:
Watch the IBM FlashSystem Cyber Resilience Announcement

Optional Secondary CTA:
Schedule a Storage & Cyber Resilience Review with Midland