Here’s the hard truth: most cybersecurity defenses are built around prevention. But attackers today are more sophisticated than ever—and breaches are inevitable. When they happen, companies struggle with three critical questions:
- What data was compromised?
- How do we contain the damage?
- Can we recover without paying the ransom?
And unfortunately, many businesses don’t have clear answers. The result? Days—or weeks—of downtime, regulatory fines, customer distrust, and permanent data loss. What’s missing isn’t more tools—it’s a smarter, integrated solution that brings clarity in chaos. And that’s exactly where Cohesity DataHawk comes in. In this blog, we’ll talk about how Cohesity DataHawk helps organizations respond to cyberattacks more intelligently—from identifying threats and understanding what’s at risk, to recovering data with confidence.
Meet Cohesity DataHawk: Built for the Threats of Today
Cohesity DataHawk isn’t just another security tool—it’s an AI-powered platform that helps you detect threats early, assess the impact quickly, and recover confidently.
It’s part of Cohesity’s broader platform, which protects more than 12,000 organizations globally—including over 85 of the Fortune 100 and nearly 70% of the Global 500. In 2024, after its merger with Veritas Enterprise Data Protection, Cohesity became the world’s largest data protection provider with an estimated $1.7 billion in annual recurring revenue (Cohesity Press Release).
So, what makes DataHawk different? It’s not just about defending your perimeter—it’s about empowering your team to detect, understand, and respond in real time.
What It Offers: More Than Just Alerts—Real Insight and Control
✅ A Central Security Center
Everything starts in the Cohesity Security Center, where your entire data security posture is at your fingertips. With real-time dashboards, threat detection, anomaly alerts, and user activity monitoring, it gives you the full picture when it matters most.
✅ Smarter Threat Protection
Gone are the days of slow, manual scans. DataHawk uses machine learning to scan snapshots at scale using curated threat intelligence and custom YARA rules. You can even bring your own threat feeds, enabling faster, more relevant detection.
✅ ML-Powered Data Classification
Not all data is created equal—and during an attack, knowing what’s sensitive is critical. With Cohesity’s ML-based classification engine, you can automatically tag PII, PCI, and HIPAA-regulated data, helping you prioritize your response and reduce false positives.
✅ Resilient Recovery with Cyber Vaulting
If the worst happens, DataHawk’s cyber vault ensures your backups are untouchable. These immutable, air-gapped backups allow you to recover clean data fast—without giving in to ransomware demands.
✅ Ecosystem Integration That Works With You
Already using other security tools? No problem. DataHawk integrates with top-tier endpoint and perimeter security solutions, feeding alerts directly into your SOC. It plays well with others—because real security is a team sport.
Why Organizations Are Choosing Cohesity DataHawk
The numbers speak volumes. Cohesity has grown faster than any other data protection vendor, with IDC naming it the fastest-growing company among the top 10 players in the space (IDC via Cohesity). It now protects over 13,600 customers, has been recognized as a Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice for seven consecutive years, and even landed a spot on the Forbes Cloud 100—five years running.
But beyond the accolades, here’s what really matters:
- One platform for both security and data management
- AI-powered precision for detecting real threats
- Ransomware resilience with 10x faster recovery and 50% lower TCO
- Trust and scale, proven by enterprise giants and global adoption
In short? It works.
No organization is immune from ransomware. But the way you respond can mean the difference between bouncing back—or breaking down.
With Cohesity DataHawk, you’re not just adding another tool—you’re gaining clarity, speed, and control when it matters most. Whether it’s a silent breach or a full-blown attack, DataHawk helps you make sense of the noise, act with confidence, and recover without compromise.
Ready to rethink your response strategy? Explore what Cohesity can do for your business—and stay one step ahead of the next threat.
