ProLion CryptoSpike

What ProLion CryptoSpike is

ProLion CryptoSpike analyzes access to storage data to spot ransomware indicators and unusual user behavior. It detects activity anomalies in real time and checks file extensions against a blocklist supplied by ProLion. When activity looks suspicious, the software can automatically block the user and email administrators. File-level traceability helps identify affected files, which can then be restored selectively from snapshots.

CryptoSpike gathers user behavior information through native APIs from storage systems. Supported systems include NetApp FAS/AFF and virtual ONTAP, Lenovo DM-Series, Dell PowerScale, Dell Unity, and Dell PowerStore from CryptoSpike 3.3. Deployment can be on premises or in the cloud, and ProLion says it takes three to five hours. The product integrates with existing SIEM platforms and can send alerts to monitoring solutions through an API. Access to user-specific activity can be restricted so two people must approve it. CryptoSpike is self-hosted; Windows Server 2019, 2022, and 2025 are supported with CryptoSpike running as a VM and its Security Driver installed on Windows servers. For distributed environments, it can scale through agents, while ProLion recommends LandscapeManager for shared management.

Who it suits

CryptoSpike suits organizations that need to monitor supported storage systems for ransomware indicators and unusual access behavior. It is also relevant to teams that want selective snapshot recovery, SIEM integration, or controls requiring two-person access to user-specific activity.

Limits

Pricing is provided on request. Dell PowerStore is supported starting with CryptoSpike 3.3; Windows Server support covers versions 2019, 2022, and 2025, with CryptoSpike deployed as a VM and the Security Driver installed on Windows servers.

Getting started

1. Visit the ProLion CryptoSpike website.
2. Contact ProLion to request pricing or arrange a product demo.
3. Choose an on-premises or cloud deployment.
4. Deploy CryptoSpike as a VM and install its Security Driver on supported Windows servers, if applicable.
5. Connect it to a supported storage system and configure any SIEM or monitoring alerts.

Verdict

Choose CryptoSpike if you need real-time storage access monitoring with automated user blocking and file-level recovery. Consider another option if you need a published price or do not want to manage a self-hosted deployment.