Backblaze, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLZE) has been awarded the 2025 Cloud Computing Security Excellence Award by TMC for its B2 Object Lock feature, announced on August 29, 2025. This recognition highlights Backblaze’s innovative approach to securing data against ransomware and ensuring compliance in an era of rising cyber threats.
Backblaze B2 Object Lock named 2025 Cloud Computing Security Excellence Award winner on August 29, 2025.
Feature ensures data immutability, protecting against ransomware, insider threats, and accidental deletions.
Supports regulatory compliance and disaster recovery with no additional cost for Object Lock usage.
Backblaze serves over 500,000 customers in 175 countries.
Stock (BLZE) closed at $8.275, up 61% year-to-date (see finance card above).
Award underscores Backblaze’s leadership in cost-effective, secure cloud storage.
Backblaze’s B2 Object Lock, a key feature of its cloud storage platform, received the 2025 Cloud Computing Security Excellence Award from TMC’s Cloud Computing magazine. “This recognition validates Backblaze’s commitment to helping businesses navigate an era of escalating cyber threats and stringent data regulations,” said Gleb Budman, CEO and co-founder of Backblaze. The feature makes data immutable, preventing alterations or deletions for a specified period, acting as a virtual air gap against ransomware, insider threats, and human error.
Data Immutability: Locks files to prevent changes or deletions, safeguarding backups from cyber threats.
Regulatory Compliance: Supports legal hold requirements and compliance with data retention regulations.
Cost-Effective: No additional cost for Object Lock beyond standard storage fees, unlike competitors charging for API calls.
Disaster Recovery: Enhances business continuity by ensuring data integrity during cyberattacks or errors.
The feature integrates with tools like Veeam, MSP360, and Commvault, using Backblaze’s S3-compatible API, making it versatile for hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
The award comes as ransomware attacks surged 73% in 2024, with global damages projected to exceed $30 billion by 2026. Backblaze’s B2 Object Lock addresses this by providing a cost-effective, immutable storage solution, critical for industries like finance and healthcare facing strict compliance needs. The platform’s scalability and affordability—priced at $6/TB/month—make it a competitive alternative to AWS S3 and Azure Blob Storage.
Backblaze (BLZE) closed at $8.275 on August 29, 2025, with a year-to-date increase of 61% (see finance card above). The stock has risen from a yearly low of $3.94 to a high of $8.65, reflecting strong market confidence following recent awards and Q2 2025 financial growth.
B2 Object Lock is available to all Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage users at no extra cost, accessible via the B2 web UI, S3-compatible API, or CLI. Customers can enable it for existing or new buckets to enhance security and compliance. For more details, visit www.backblaze.com.
Founded in 2007 in San Mateo, CA, Backblaze (NASDAQ: BLZE) provides high-performance, secure cloud object storage, serving over 500,000 customers in 175 countries. It supports applications, media management, backups, AI workflows, and ransomware protection at a fraction of traditional cloud costs.
TMC, a global media company, has recognized technology leaders for over 20 years through awards like the Cloud Computing Security Excellence Award, honoring innovation in communications and technology sectors.
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