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Saily vs. Airalo: which eSIM provider to choose?

 

Summary: See how Saily and Airalo compare on price, coverage, security, and support, so you can pick the right eSIM for travel.

Once upon a time, taking your smartphone abroad was an expensive activity due to the global roaming charges levied by cellphone networks. Fortunately, eSIMs solve this annoying problem.

Digital SIM cards enable instant carrier switches and localized data packages that do away with roaming fees, which is a cheaper, more efficient way to travel with a smartphone. The question is, which eSIM provider should you choose?

This blog will compare Saily and Airalo, two leading eSIM merchants. Both offer smart connectivity that standard cellphone providers cannot match. Let’s discover which one meets your traveling needs.

What is Saily?

Created by Nord Security in 2024, Saily is an exciting new eSIM app that builds on the expertise that created NordVPN and NordLayer. Saily gives smartphone users freedom about how they use their phones worldwide. It will help block ads and secure your browsing with DNS filtering while choosing from data plans to suit anyone’s needs.

What is Airalo?

Airalo is an established eSIM provider with over 10 million global customers. Founded to provide cross-border data connectivity and work around roaming restrictions, Airalo offers data packs for more than 200 destinations. Customers download the app, choose their package, and benefit from instant data, the moment they arrive.

Saily vs. Airalo: a comprehensive comparison

Saily and Airalo provide similar services. Both vendors work in the eSIM space, filling the gap left by traditional telecom providers. However, beyond that fundamental similarity, some significant differences might sway your purchasing decision.

Disclaimer: The information about eSIM features in this comparison table below was last verified on eSIM providers’ official websites as of April 8, 2025. On the same date, Trustpilot ratings were also checked on Saily’s and Airalo’s Trustpilot pages. Since this information is subject to change, we recommend visiting respective websites for the latest details when making a purchase.

Saily vs. Airalo feature comparison

eSIM plans

Saily majors on flexible plans, giving customers maximum choice about data amounts and plan durations. Plan sizes vary from 1 GB to 100 GB, and durations range from one week to a year. Travelers can choose an eSIM that matches their travel plans. If you’re jetting into Thailand for a week or relocating to Brazil for a year, there’s a plan for you.

Airalo provides a choice of local, regional, and global eSIM packages. Customers can save money with an eSIM for a single country or spend more for regional flexibility. Saily is equally flexible, offering eSIMs that automatically switch carriers as you travel across borders. For example, there’s no need to juggle national SIMs as you travel around Europe.

Airalo is less flexible about plan durations. Customers can choose from one-day, 7-day, or 15-day packages for most countries (365 and 180-day passes are available with global coverage). Customers may need to recharge their data regularly if they aren’t sure how long they will be in a country.

Both Airalo and Saily provide instant connectivity. Customers can get started immediately, provided they have the right eSIM for their location.

 

Global coverage

Saily and Airalo operate globally, with an impressive range of countries and regions. Wherever you intend to travel, you can confidently expect data coverage.

Both vendors offer plans for over 200 countries and territories. Travelers intending to visit North Korea may be out of luck, as Saily and Airalo are not available there. Otherwise, both eSim providers have your back.

Pricing

Global coverage and flexible plans are great, but not if they come at an unacceptable price. Luckily, both Airalo and Saily offer affordable prices for their eSIM services.

Firstly, the good news. eSIMs from both providers are much cheaper than comparable roaming plans from cellphone companies. However, our price comparison finds Saily is slightly more affordable than Airalo. These differences can be significant for particular destinations.

The table below shows sample prices for some of the most popular countries.

Disclaimer: The prices shown below refer to one week, 1 GB packages and include the cheapest plans, last verified on eSIM providers’ official websites as of April 8, 2025. Since prices may change, we recommend checking the providers’ websites, especially at checkout, for the most up-to-date pricing information before making a purchase.

Country

Saily

Airalo

USA

$3.99

$4.50

UK

$4.49

$5.00

Japan

$3.99

$4.50

Brazil

$3.99

$9.50

Nigeria

$7.49

$8.50

Saudi Arabia

$4.49

$5.00

Poland

$4.49

$4.50

The prices above refer to national plans, but what about global eSIM packages? Again, Saily is the more affordable option. Global 20 GB, 365-day plans with Airalo cost $69, while an identical plan with Saily costs $66.90.

Speed and performance

Whether you are traveling for work or pleasure, speed and performance are not optional extras. Reliable connectivity allows you to work productively without disruption. And when you’re relaxing, nobody likes broken streams or sluggish download times.

Both Saily and Airalo rely on local partners to provide internet connectivity, so this comparison does not directly reflect the performance of either eSIM provider. Nevertheless, the choice of partner influences local speeds. But is this the case with either company?

In real-world tests, both eSIM providers perform well. Local partners often deliver 5G connectivity, which feels fast wherever you use it. There are no significant issues with reliability, outside extremely remote regions.

Ease of use

With Saily, users pick a plan and download the app. The plan automatically activates when visitors touch down. You can also buy a plan and wait up to 30 days before activating it, giving users space to sort out travel plans and avoid the pre-flight rush.

The Airalo activation process is virtually identical. Users choose their preferred plan and make a payment. They then download the app, install the eSIM, and activate the product when needed. Unlike Saily, Airalo involves scanning a QR code. If you aren’t comfortable with that, look at Saily first.

The Airalo app is easy to use but marginally more cluttered than Saily. Even so, you should have few problems locating the ideal eSIM.

Customer support

While Airalo and Saily are reliable eSIM vendors, unexpected downtime is always a possibility. After all, both companies rely on in-country networks to deliver connectivity. The question is, how well do they respond when issues arise?

Both companies claim to offer comprehensive customer support. For instance, Airalo provides customer support options via all major social media platforms. You can also reach support staff by email if needed.

However, there’s a catch. Trustpilot reviews mention sluggish and low-quality responses from the Airalo team. Some reviewers mention problems obtaining data connectivity in emergencies. That’s not a good look for an eSIM provider. In contrast, Saily’s reviews show a more positive reception overall, though occasional complaints still arise.

Feedback for Saily’s customer support tends to be positive. Customers regularly report swift resolutions when problems arise, including refunds for imperfect experiences. Saily provides a 24/7 live chat function via the app. Expect automated help initially, although human assistance is on hand to field emergency queries. Saily recognizes that eSIM customers rely on connectivity and respond rapidly when connectivity fails.

Online reputation

Online reviews aren’t everything when purchasing online, but it’s wise to consider feedback. So, where do Saily and Airalo stand in the eSIM discussion?

Saily’s 4-star Trustpilot rating is pretty good for an eSim provider. Reviewers regularly applaud the app’s simplicity and the willingness of customer support staff to resolve connection issues quickly. Some customers experience performance problems, but, as mentioned earlier, variation is unavoidable when dealing with third-party networks.

Airalo has a less favorable Trustpilot rating. Customers like the simple setup process and appealing prices. Many reviewers also highlight the strong global coverage. However, reviewers report issues with eSIMs not working in some countries and sluggish support. So, this is an area where Saily wins out.

Extra features

Both companies understand that customers want more than simple connectivity. You’ll find plenty of extras that enhance the user experience and even save on future purchases.

One of the extra benefits of using a Saily eSIM is enhanced smartphone security. That’s because Saily doesn’t just provide affordable data connectivity. Users can also turn on the adblocker to help shut out annoying pop-ups that drain data and reduce speeds.

There’s also a web protection feature that helps block malicious downloads and tracking cookies. Both of these services tend to deliver faster speeds. More importantly, they can also help safeguard user privacy, a useful feature if you travel in countries known for surveillance activities.

Saily draws on NordVPN’s expertise to switch locations seamlessly. If you want to access your subscribed US TV shows in Italy while traveling, switch to US data providers, and the app will assign you a virtual location back home to your paid subscription.

Airalo has some perks as well (although security is not one of them). Customers can easily keep track of data usage in the app and monitor top-ups to avoid surprises. Customers can earn $3 off their next purchase by referring a friend, while regular purchasers earn cashback (Airmoney) as they buy more data.

Even so, Saily matches many of these features. For instance, Saily pays users $5 when they refer friends to the eSIM service. Users also receive automatic updates when they hit 80% of their data allowance, enabling seamless top-ups.

Overall, both vendors go beyond the norm. At the moment, Saily’s security add-ons place it ahead of Airalo.

Saily vs. Airalo: which one to choose?

Companies like Saily and Airalo are revolutionizing global travel. Internet connectivity used to be an expensive luxury when moving between countries. Now, eSIMs make surfing the web affordable, fast, and secure. There are almost no boundaries to global roaming.

Both Saily and Airalo are reliable vendors for your next eSIM purchase. Expect instant connectivity, flexible data allowances, and lower costs. However, Saily stands out with stronger customer support, 24/7 live chat, and a higher Trustpilot score. Airalo offers wide coverage, but reviews point to slow responses and setup issues. Both apps are intuitive and easy to navigate, and topping up data feels perfectly natural from the start.

Both Airalo and Saily offer coverage in 200+ countries. You’ll almost certainly benefit from an Airalo eSIM compared with traditional cellphone roaming. However, a couple of factors elevate Saily above Airalo for travelers.

Firstly, Saily is usually slightly cheaper than Airalo. In some countries, Saily’s eSIMs are significantly less expensive for short and medium-term packages. For instance, a 1GB 7-day eSIM for Thailand costs $2.99 with Saily but $4.50 with Airalo. Travelers to Brazil pay $39.99 with Saily for 30-day 20GB packages, or $42 with Airalo. So, on price alone, Saily may be a better option for upcoming trips.

Additionally, Saily is the better option for security-conscious travelers. Saily’s app reflects Nord Security’s expertise. Users benefit from ad-blocking and web protection, making it safer to communicate or stream your favorite paid home content while traveling.

Disclaimer: The prices shown above were last verified on the eSIM providers’ official websites as of April 17, 2025. And this article is for informational purposes and compares Saily and Airalo’s eSIM business-to-consumer services. Please note that if you are interested in purchasing Saily for business purposes, the pricing and offerings may vary to better suit your organization’s needs.

 

About NordLayer
NordLayer is an adaptive network access security solution for modern businesses – from the world’s most trusted cybersecurity brand, Nord Security.

The web has become a chaotic space where safety and trust have been compromised by cybercrime and data protection issues. Therefore, our team has a global mission to shape a more trusted and peaceful online future for people everywhere.

About Version 2 Digital

Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.

Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.

Securing the Internet of Things

IoT devices are transforming modern businesses and bringing greater efficiency, but they also deserve careful attention when it comes to security.

From medical monitors and factory sensors to smart cameras, IoT devices have become an essential part of today’s hospitals, factories, and office buildings. While they boost efficiency and enable automation, they also introduce new security risks. Many of these devices are difficult to update, lack even basic protection, and are hidden deep within the network without proper segmentation. A single compromised device can open the door to serious damage.

To help you secure your IoT environment, we’ve compiled a set of essential best practices, along with guidance on how GREYCORTEX Mendel can help you put them into action through enhanced visibility, monitoring, and detection.

Best Practices to Protect Your IoT Ecosystem with Mendel

With the right foundations in place, securing your IoT environment becomes manageable. Below, we break down key practices to strengthen visibility, control, and response, and show you how each one can be implemented and visualized using GREYCORTEX Mendel.

Map all IoT devices and assess their risks

Start by identifying every IoT device connected to your network—smart sensors, medical equipment, and other smart devices. Once you can see the full picture, assess which devices are critical, which are exposed, and what could happen if one of them gets compromised. Not all devices need the same level of protection, but all need to be accounted for.

Steps to take:

  • Scan your network to identify all connected devices
  • Document IPs, MAC addresses, models, locations, and owners
  • Classify devices based on criticality and exposure
  • Evaluate known vulnerabilities

Mendel in practice
In Mendel’s inventory tab, you get a real-time view of all active devices in your network, automatically mapped to their segments. For each device, you can see critical details like IP address, hostname, OS, and the severity of detected events. Mendel also tags hosts (e.g., AD server, printer), helping you quickly identify their role and assess their risk level.

Segment your network and control access

Use network segmentation to separate IoT devices from other networks and enforce access controls to limit unnecessary communication. A hospital X‑ray should reside in a protected clinical segment, while non-critical devices such as smart lighting must be isolated from sensitive systems like medical records or operational platforms.

Steps to take:

  • Group devices into segments by purpose, location, and risk
  • Define strict access policies among segments
  • Use firewalls, VLANs, or SDN to enforce segmentation
  • Regularly review and update access rules

Mendel in practice
Mendel provides a clear view of all internal communications, allowing you to ensure each IoT device communicates only with approved segments. This helps maintain proper isolation and enforces your segmentation strategy.

For critical network segments, Mendel lets you define custom rules to alert you immediately when an unknown device connects. This real-time visibility enables fast response and strengthens your access control.

Monitor and detect threats across your network

Even properly configured devices can become a risk. Continuous monitoring provides real-time visibility into IoT communication patterns, revealing who connects, when, and how often. With behavioral baselines in place, you can quickly detect anomalies, unauthorized access, or lateral movement attempts before they escalate.

Steps to take:

  • Monitor all traffic to and from IoT devices
  • Investigate anomalies like new destinations, large data transfers, or off-hours activity
  • Flag port scans or sudden traffic spikes from low-profile devices

Mendel in practice
Mendel automatically detects suspicious patterns like port scanning. If an IoT device suddenly starts reaching out to unusual services or systems, Mendel alerts you to possible malware activity or an attacker mapping your network.

Mendel monitors data flows and alerts you to anomalies. If a device suddenly begins transferring large volumes of data, especially to unfamiliar destinations, it could signal a compromise. Early detection helps you respond before any damage is done.

Prepare an incident response plan

When an unauthorized IoT device appears on your network, time matters. Having a clear response plan helps you react quickly by isolating the device, understanding its behavior, and preventing further damage without losing precious time to confusion.

Steps to take:

  • Establish automated alerts
  • Assign roles and responsibilities for investigation and containment
  • Log all actions for future analysis and compliance

Mendel in practice
When Mendel detects suspicious activity from an IoT device, you can respond immediately—either manually or through automated rules. Block malicious traffic via integrated firewalls or isolate compromised devices using your NAC system to prevent further impact.

Build a Resilient IoT Environment with Mendel

IoT devices do not have to be your weakest link. With a clear inventory, proper segmentation, and real-time monitoring, you can reduce exposure and respond to threats before they escalate.

GREYCORTEX Mendel helps you put described practices into action. It gives you a complete picture of device activity, lets you detect unusual behavior early, and supports quick, informed responses. As IoT continues to grow across industries, having this level of control makes a big difference in keeping your network stable, secure, and ready for what’s next.

About GREYCORTEX
GREYCORTEX uses advanced artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data mining methods to help organizations make their IT operations secure and reliable.

MENDEL, GREYCORTEX’s network traffic analysis solution, helps corporations, governments, and the critical infrastructure sector protect their futures by detecting cyber threats to sensitive data, networks, trade secrets, and reputations, which other network security products miss.

MENDEL is based on 10 years of extensive academic research and is designed using the same technology which was successful in four US-based NIST Challenges.

About Version 2 Digital

Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.

Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.

ESET World 2025: Staying protected with MDR

Márk Szabó

Discover what round-the-clock security means with James Rodewald, as he explains what makes ESET MDR the security service to get.

ESET World 2025 was an event that brought together top cybersecurity experts from all walks of life, so you’d expect tangible examples of what makes a business really stay secure. That’s exactly what James Rodewald, security monitoring analyst at ESET did.

During the session titled “Staying protected with ESET MDR,” Rodewald pointed out the critical pain points of IT admins and how managed detection and response (MDR) saves them time and unlocks new efficiencies, as well as sharing a story about a VPN gone rogue.

Day in the life of an IT admin

Usually, IT admins need to split their focus between many areas, and security is just another small part of their tasks, often getting less attention than necessary.

Of the many issues surrounding a company’s cybersecurity, their budgets are a key concern — proper security operations centers (SOCs) can be pricy, as covering hundreds of seats takes time and effort. Some companies assume that having two people cover an entire SOC’s capabilities is enough though, but Rodewald strongly disagrees: “They wouldn’t be able to monitor 24/7. … If something happens while they’re asleep or possibly on vacation, that could be really bad.”

While Rodewald doesn’t want to deter IT professionals from trying, he highlights that there are certain gaps that only security experts can fill: “IT admins are smart. They’re great at what they do. They make these beautiful systems that all communicate with each other — and that’s amazing. But sometimes they don’t know how to notice when somebody else is maliciously managing their network. And that’s where the dangers come in.”

ESET MDR to the rescue!

Securing added resources for IT admins to fight threats while they take care of daily tasks is what ESET MDR offers in spades. This is rather helpful for smaller businesses lacking security headcount within their IT departments, quickly leveling up their postures. “It’s like you set it and forget it. … Customers want somebody to monitor and be notified if something happened, what we did to remediate it, are there any actions they need to take,” said Rodewald about the service.

ESET MDR is a 24/7 threat management service for smaller organizations, using AI and human expertise for premium protection without in-house security specialists. Let ESET block, stop, and disrupt malicious behavior in just 20 minutes while you focus on core competencies.

While a basic MDR service can offer enterprise-grade security, with monitoring performed by earnest experts trained to stop security incidents (using top threat intelligence to empower their decisions), a lot more can be done for complex environments with a larger footprint. These environments need a specific approach, slotting in naturally to the existing security apparatus of a larger organization.

As Rodewald said, ESET MDR Ultimate (MDRU) is “for those customers that want to live with us in real time as we monitor their environment … benefits range from custom rule and alert creation, [to] optimizing the security environment … to finding unprotected devices, etc. So, across the range of these activities, we drive both operational and process maturity, help with remediation, and even flag those unprotected devices, sadly an all-too-common source of threats.”

ESET MDRU perfectly combines ESET technology and digital security expertise to effectively and proactively detect and respond to any threat. It is a tailored service, acting as a SOC-like security umbrella, with the ability to protect sophisticated environments with dedicated security teams.

Rodewald also highlighted ESET MDRU’s reports, explaining how the process is more human, connecting experts from both sides to design better protection rules and mechanisms in tandem, which adds even more value.

Maintaining 20 minutes to detect

The ESET MDR service tier maintains a 20-minute time to detect for all customers — currently having a 1-minute time to react and around a 5-minute time to resolve an incident. This is owed to 24/7 SOC-like monitoring, with our MDR teams constantly improving their decision-making processes with every single detection.

To achieve this fast detection and response rate, Rodewald elaborated on ESET MDR’s training regime: “The way we train is to ask the question, could we have spotted this sooner? Because if we can improve, then we want to improve. Also, would you be able to identify this [threat] if you saw it in the wild?” Relevant teams also examine research so they might better identify issues they hadn’t yet encountered.

As a result, ESET’s MDR teams can actively isolate false positives from real detections, apply novel incident response playbooks as needed, and manage trainings to keep analysts up to date on threats. For in-house teams (especially IT generalists), this might be a tough nut to crack, but it’s the vicious cycle that ESET security monitoring analysts are trained for.

Storytime with James

In a story about an ESET MDRU success, Rodewald spoke of how a VPN gone rogue led to FIN7 getting on a business’s network. The company in question, which owns a large network with multiple sites globally, was unknowingly breached prior to onboarding its ESET service (at least two to three months before). While it had an XDR solution employed, no one was monitoring it — a recipe for disaster.

Before the storm

In the beginning, someone had used PowerShell to create an external network connection, leading to a renamed remote monitoring and management (RMM) tool being installed (LiteManager). The PowerShell also had an interesting script called “PowerTrash,” which was over 6,000 lines long.

Next, the RMM tool, renamed to romfusclient.exe, started another execution chain to install an OpenSSH backdoor: “This backdoor would communicate with a remote C&C [command-and-control] server and allow whoever was in control to tunnel through this device to target other devices on the network,” said Rodewald.

How ESET MDRU helped

Shortly after ESET MDRU’s onboarding, monitoring picked up on lateral movement via remotely scheduled tasks — another instance of PowerTrash was being executed: “Its goal was to dump credentials and load Spy.Sekur into memory. At this point, we knew it was FIN7 because Spy.Sekur is only used by FIN7, and PowerTrash, I believe, is also exclusive to FIN7,” commented Rodewald. The latter was 41,000 lines of code, much longer than the previous instance.

“We started to see other lateral movement as we were creating custom rules to block things. … And we started to see this via both remote tasks and WinRM. We saw that their goal this time was to execute a batch file to execute a renamed version of RClone.exe in order to back up the file shares of the network and then use a renamed copy of 7-Zip to compress that all before they would then exfiltrate it,” Rodewald continued.

Killing and blocking

The MDR team then started to kill and block these processes while creating custom rules to disable them permanently. Nevertheless, this was happening across multiple devices, with multiple forms of lateral movement.

Since the MDR team had the source IPs of each of those movements, it understood that it had to locate unprotected devices in the customer’s environment because they weren’t showing up inside ESET PROTECT or ESET Inspect as being managed. “So, we’re on the phone at this point, and I’m having them remote me directly into these devices so I can see what’s going on. We found OpenSSH backdoors on multiple different devices — we needed to either have the client cut them off the network, or I needed to manually remediate the[m],” said Rodewald.

However, the adversary wasn’t done. Likely panicking as they were losing access, they dropped a new tool: “It was a never-before-seen DLL side-load!” exclaimed Rodewald. While the .exe may have been seen in the wild before (TopoEdit) it included a malicious DLL.

“They were trying to stay on the network. … We spotted that in less than 30 seconds,” said Rodewald with a smile. Thus, the MDR team blocked the clean .exe and the DLL and remediated it from about six or seven other devices, all within the same time frame.

Back to the origin

In parallel, the team became curious to investigate how initial access occurred: “We started pulling logs from devices, trying to find the trail of events … so we were doing digital forensic [incident] investigation.” Before they got too deep into that investigation, the threat actors showed their cards: Someone was using Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) from private IPs to access different devices and immediately installing AteraAgent with Splashtop — two other RMM tools.

However, these IPs were on a specific subnet that was different from other devices on the network, which were quickly confirmed by the business’ admin as addresses assigned by the client’s VPN.

“Their VPN appliance was compromised. They had rogue devices owned by the threat actor joining the VPN and then RDPing to other devices,” Rodewald revealed. Hence, the MDR team had the company shut down its VPN, with no new activity since, though it is still being monitored.

This story highlights how thanks to the close-knit cooperation enabled by the ESET MDRU service, immediate action was taken, quickly developing new playbooks and security strategies for the client to prevent future incidents.

Prevention-first security

The key value of ESET’s MDR services lies in its prevention-first quality. With each of ESET’s managed services tackling different company architectures, the goal is the same — unlocking fast detection and almost immediate remediation, tackling novel threats before they can cause mischief.

Plus, as evidenced by Rodewald’s rogue VPN story, perhaps going for a managed service even while experiencing a compromise can enable businesses to snatch a security win from the creeping tentacles of a breach.

 

 

About ESET
For 30 years, ESET® has been developing industry-leading IT security software and services for businesses and consumers worldwide. With solutions ranging from endpoint security to encryption and two-factor authentication, ESET’s high-performing, easy-to-use products give individuals and businesses the peace of mind to enjoy the full potential of their technology. ESET unobtrusively protects and monitors 24/7, updating defenses in real time to keep users safe and businesses running without interruption. Evolving threats require an evolving IT security company. Backed by R&D facilities worldwide, ESET became the first IT security company to earn 100 Virus Bulletin VB100 awards, identifying every single “in-the-wild” malware without interruption since 2003.

About Version 2 Digital

Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.

Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.

Perforce Delphix and Liquibase Partner to Accelerate Data in DevOps Pipelines

Partnership gives customers the ability to automate database change management and data delivery for accelerated compliant software releases.

MINNEAPOLIS, April 17, 2025 — Perforce Software, a global provider of enterprise DevOps solutions, and Liquibase, the pioneer in database change automation, today announced a strategic partnership to enhance secure and compliant database change management for DevOps teams. This collaboration enables Perforce Delphix to offer Liquibase’s database change management solutions alongside its own industry-leading data delivery and compliance capabilities, ensuring faster, safer, and more reliable software releases.

Modern enterprises must navigate increasing complexity in delivering software efficiently while maintaining strict security and compliance standards. While infrastructure and application code deployments have seen significant automation, database changes remain largely manual — introducing operational bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities, and compliance risks that are only increasing with the exponential growth in data volumes for AI applications. The Delphix-Liquibase partnership directly addresses these challenges by integrating database change automation with fast, compliant data provisioning.

“Security and compliance are critical for modern DevOps teams striving to deliver software at high velocity,” said Steve Jezierski, GM at Perforce. “By integrating Liquibase’s robust database change automation with Delphix’s industry-leading data provisioning and security capabilities, we provide enterprises with a solution that ensures compliance while accelerating development.”

The partnership provides DevOps teams with:

  • Automated Database Change and Secure Data Delivery – Liquibase streamlines and standardizes database schema and code updates, while Delphix instantly provisions version-controlled, production-like data.
  • Compliance and Security at Scale – Delphix enables access-controlled test data libraries and data masking to safeguard sensitive information, while Liquibase provides drift detection and policy enforcement to prevent unauthorized changes.
  • Accelerated Software Delivery – Teams can integrate database change automation seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines, reducing development friction and ensuring rapid, high-quality releases.

“Enterprises trust Delphix and Liquibase to deliver secure, compliant, and high-quality software faster,” said Patti Soch, CEO at Liquibase. “With our combined expertise, we are empowering DevOps teams with an integrated solution that enables seamless, automated, and compliance-driven database change management.”

The Delphix-Liquibase solution is available immediately, offering enterprises a powerful way to modernize their DevOps workflows while prioritizing security and compliance.

For more information, visit Delphix on Perforce.com and Liquibase.com.

 

About Perforce
The best run DevOps teams in the world choose Perforce. Perforce products are purpose-built to develop, build and maintain high-stakes applications. Companies can finally manage complexity, achieve speed without compromise, improve security and compliance, and run their DevOps toolchains with full integrity. With a global footprint spanning more than 80 countries and including over 75% of the Fortune 100, Perforce is trusted by the world’s leading brands to deliver solutions to even the toughest challenges. Accelerate technology delivery, with no shortcuts.

About Version 2 Digital

Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.

Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.

Why AI ransomware is a new type of threat

Ransomware isn’t what it used to be

The origins of ransomware go back to the late 1990s, when the blueprint for an attack first took shape—using malicious software to block a user’s access to a computer system or encrypt their data, then demanding payment to restore it.

Over the years, ransomware attacks have become increasingly sophisticated. In the mid-2000s, cybercriminals relied on fake ads and deceptive websites to trick users into downloading ransomware-infused antivirus software. Later on, ransomware evolved into worm-like threats capable of spreading rapidly across organizational networks.

Fast forward to today, and we’re dealing with AI-powered ransomware. So, it’s no longer just about scrambling files—it’s about smart, targeted attacks that are harder to detect and even harder to stop.

What is AI-powered ransomware, exactly?

In short, AI-powered ransomware is about using AI or machine learning (ML) algorithms to automate, speed up, and improve every stage of a ransomware attack.

It starts with how AI-driven malware sneaks onto users’ devices. Not only can it quickly identify weaknesses in IT systems by exploring thousands of options at once, but it can also use advanced deepfake tactics to trick people into revealing sensitive information, like their business credentials.

Once inside, this type of ransomware can move through systems undetected, intelligently prioritizing which files to encrypt based on their value. The result is a smarter, faster, and far more effective form of ransomware compared to traditional attacks.

3 reasons why AI ransomware is so dangerous

By now, it’s probably clear that AI-powered ransomware is no joke—it’s a serious threat to both organizations and individuals. But if you’re still on the fence—or just want to understand the issue a bit better—let’s take a closer look at how AI ransomware works and what makes it so effective.

Automated attacks with high efficiency

Before AI, ransomware attacks had to be controlled manually from start to finish. But with AI, these attacks can now run on their own, working autonomously to reach their goal. They even use bots to contact victims, avoiding human-to-human communication altogether, which adds to the tension by forcing targets to interact only with a machine.

With the ability to analyze far more data than any living creature, AI can handle thousands of tasks at once, finding its way into systems and causing chaos, all without any human involvement. And let’s not forget that AI never gets tired, so these attacks can keep going as long as they need to. Unlike a human, artificial intelligence won’t get frustrated or lose motivation if things aren’t working right away.

Enhanced targeting and personalization

AI-driven ransomware attacks use machine learning to sift through public sources like social media and corporate websites, identifying valuable targets and learning more about them in the process. With this information, AI can later craft highly personalized phishing emails or ads, often using social engineering techniques to manipulate key staff into divulging sensitive data.

What’s even more concerning is the rise of deepfake technology. Attackers can now create convincing audio and video material, making it seem like a trusted family member or colleague is reaching out. This makes it easier for victims to divulge confidential details because they believe they’re communicating with someone they know.

Real-time adaptation

A target not on the hook? Not buying into the ransomware attack? Are they being extra cautious, trying not to slip up and expose their systems? It doesn’t matter to the AI behind the attack, which keeps watching and learning. With every interaction, it gets smarter and quickly figures out what it needs to do to get the victim to drop their guard.

An AI ransomware attack isn’t your average cyber threat. This malicious software can adjust to any situation on the go—all it needs is data to learn from, and then it can shift its tactics when needed. Where a human hacker might give up and move on to another target, AI never calls it quits.

 

Key strategies for mitigating AI-powered ransomware

Let none of what we’ve discussed so far make you feel powerless against AI-powered ransomware. There are smart, practical steps your business can take to stay protected and lower the risk of getting hit by an AI-powered attack. Here are a few to consider:

Run security checks regularly

This might seem like an obvious one, but we can’t stress enough how essential it is to objectively assess your company’s cybersecurity level on a regular basis. Think about it—your team is probably using a wide range of platforms and services to keep things running, and each one could be a potential entry point for cybercriminals if not properly secured. That’s why having strong monitoring and intrusion detection systems in place is so important.

You might also consider leveraging AI—after all, cybercriminals shouldn’t be the only ones using it, right?—to analyze your IT environment for unusual activity. This could help you identify threats like ransomware early, before they have a chance to do any damage.

Develop an incident response plan

Let’s be real—even with the best tools and real-time monitoring in place, there’s still a chance your company could face a cyberattack. Maybe an employee slips up, or someone forgets to secure a new piece of software. Whatever the reason, what matters most in that moment is having a clear plan of action.

That’s where an incident response plan comes in. It’s essentially a set of rules that outlines exactly what your team should do if you’re hit with an AI-powered ransomware attack. According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a solid incident response plan should cover 4 key areas: preparation, detection, containment, and recovery. If you’ve got those bases covered, you’ll be in a much better position to minimize damage and prevent similar incidents from happening again.

Raise awareness by training your employees

Like we mentioned earlier, human error can still play a big role—even if you’ve got all the right cybersecurity tools in place. That’s why it’s so important to have open conversations with your team and run regular training sessions. These should cover how to spot AI-generated scam messages and other sneaky tactics that might be used in a ransomware attack.

Make those trainings relatable. Use real-life examples to show how these attacks can play out, then offer practical tips your team can actually use—so they feel confident, not paranoid, when using company systems. The goal isn’t to scare them, but to empower them to make smart, informed decisions that help keep everyone safe.

How NordPass can help

While not specifically an AI ransomware prevention tool, NordPass can significantly enhance your company’s cybersecurity and reduce the risk of threats like ransomware.

At its core, NordPass is a password manager that uses XChaCha20 encryption to keep your team’s logins, credit card details, and other sensitive information safe and easy to share internally. It also gives you greater control over who in your company has access to which resources and supports features like multi-factor authentication, so even if attackers somehow got hold of a password, they still can’t break in.

But NordPass isn’t just about password management. It offers additional features like Email Masking to hide your real email when signing up for services, and Data Breach Scanner that alerts you if your company’s data is found in a breach. It even allows you to ditch traditional passwords in favor of passkeys, a more secure, phishing-resistant login method. These tools help reduce your company’s digital footprint and limit the exposure that AI-driven threats could exploit in a ransomware attack.

For a quick assessment of your company’s data exposure, you can use NordPass’s free online tool to check if your data has been compromised. But for long-term protection, try the full NordPass version so your team can stay secure and make smart cybersecurity choices every day.

About NordPass
NordPass is developed by Nord Security, a company leading the global market of cybersecurity products.

The web has become a chaotic space where safety and trust have been compromised by cybercrime and data protection issues. Therefore, our team has a global mission to shape a more trusted and peaceful online future for people everywhere.

About Version 2 Digital

Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.

Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.

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