Halcyon Partners with HYCU to Expand Ransomware Protection

New partnership aims to create the first ransomware-resilient data protection solution for cloud environments.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 1:44pm

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A highly detailed, glowing 3D illustration of a futuristic data center server rack, with neon cyan and magenta lights pulsing through the cables and components, conceptually representing the resilient infrastructure needed to protect against ransomware attacks in cloud environments.A new partnership between Halcyon and HYCU aims to create a ransomware-resilient data protection solution for cloud infrastructure.Austin Today

Halcyon, a leading anti-ransomware platform, has announced a strategic partnership with HYCU, a leader in modern data protection for on-premises, cloud, and SaaS environments. The partnership aims to expand ransomware protection to cloud environments and create the first ransomware-resilient data protection solution.

Why it matters

As ransomware attacks continue to rise, particularly targeting cloud infrastructure, this partnership represents an important step in developing comprehensive solutions to protect businesses from the devastating impacts of data breaches and system lockouts.

The details

Through the partnership, Halcyon and HYCU will integrate their technologies to provide a unified solution that can detect, prevent, and recover from ransomware attacks across cloud and on-premises environments. The combined platform will leverage Halcyon's advanced ransomware detection and HYCU's data protection capabilities to create a ransomware-resilient solution for enterprises.

  • The partnership was announced on March 31, 2026.

The players

Halcyon

The leading anti-ransomware platform purpose-built to defeat ransomware.

HYCU

A leader in modern data protection for on-premises, cloud, and SaaS environments.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to partner with HYCU to bring our combined expertise in ransomware protection and data protection to cloud environments. Together, we're creating the first ransomware-resilient data protection solution to help businesses safeguard their critical data and systems.”

— Simon Crosby, Co-founder and CTO of Halcyon

What’s next

The partnership is expected to result in the launch of the integrated ransomware-resilient data protection solution later this year.

The takeaway

This partnership between Halcyon and HYCU represents a significant advancement in the fight against ransomware, particularly in cloud environments where businesses are increasingly vulnerable. The combined solution aims to provide a comprehensive and resilient data protection strategy to help organizations mitigate the growing threat of ransomware attacks.