Episodes

In this important episode of The Backup Wrap-Up, we delve into the world of cybersecurity training. We explore why effective training is crucial in today's digital landscape and how to implement a comprehensive program that g...

In this very dense episode of The Backup Wrap-up, we delve into the critical world of incident response plans, from the business impact analysis (BIA) to finalizing its creation. Our expert guest, Dr. Mike Saylor, CEO of Blac...

In this eye-opening episode of The Backup Wrap-up, we delve into the critical concept of minimizing the cyberattack blast radius. Joined by cybersecurity expert Dr. Mike Saylor, we explore practical strategies to significantl...

In this episode of The Backup Wrap-Up, we delve into the crucial world of ransomware forensics with cybersecurity expert Mike Saylor. We explore the essential steps and tools used in forensic analysis during a cyber attack, h...

Dive into the world of cyber insurance with our latest episode featuring expert Mike Saylor. We explore the evolving landscape of cyber insurance policies and their crucial role in today's digital security strategies. Learn w...

In this important episode of "The Backup Wrap-Up," we continue our discussion on ransomware, and dive deeper into the world of ransomware prevention. We assume you've done the basics (password & patch management, and MFA), an...

In this episode of The Backup Wrap-Up, we delve into the critical world of IT security audits. We explore why these audits are essential for maintaining a robust cybersecurity posture and how they can help organizations ident...

Discover how to stop ransomware in its tracks with this informative episode of The Backup Wrap-up. Hosts W. Curtis Preston and Prasanna Malaiyandi look into three crucial strategies that can prevent 90% or more of ransomware ...

In this episode, we delve into the world of immutable backups, a crucial component of modern data protection strategies. We explore why immutable backups have become increasingly important in the face of sophisticated cyber t...

In this crucial episode, we delve into how to protect backups from ransomware, a critical concern for IT professionals and business owners alike. We explore why backup systems are prime targets for cybercriminals and the deva...

This episode about what is ransomware is the first in a new series on the topic. The episode explores what it is, how it works, and why it has become such a significant threat to businesses and individuals alike. We discuss t...

In this episode, we explore the differences between XDR and SIEM, two crucial tools in the world of security monitoring. Our guest, Dez Rock, CEO of SIEMonster, shares her fascinating journey from professional hacker to build...

In this episode, we explore the essential strategies and best practices for building and optimizing a blue team cybersecurity approach. Our guest, Mike Sailor, shares his expertise on how organizations can effectively prepare...

In this popular episode from last year, we explore the fascinating world of red team cyber security with Dwayne Laflotte, a seasoned expert in offensive cybersecurity. Dwayne shares his wealth of knowledge and experience, div...

In this episode, we delve into the critical importance of Google Cloud disaster recovery planning through the lens of UniSuper's recent brush with catastrophe. When Google accidentally deleted UniSuper's entire VMware environment, the Australian pension provider faced the terrifying prospect of los…

In this episode, we explore the world of electronic discovery tools and how they're transforming the legal landscape. Our guest, Brendan Sullivan, shares his expertise on the challenges companies face when dealing with legacy...

Capping our series on cloud disasters is this one on cloud disaster recovery. In this episode, we review the lessons we learned from discussing 10 cloud disasters. We talk about the critical strategies and techniques to ensur...

In this episode, we discuss the devastating crash experienced by the popular YouTube channel "Life Uncontained," which resulted in the loss of a month's worth of irreplaceable video footage. The Life Uncontained crash serves ...

In 2014, the cloud-based research platform Dedoose suffered a catastrophic crash, losing customer data and backups simultaneously. We examine the causes of the Dedoose crash, its impact on users, and crucial lessons for anyon...

In this episode, we examine the StorageCraft outage that erased customer backup data during a botched cloud migration. We compare StorageCraft's response to Carbonite's in a similar incident and discuss the critical lessons f...

In this episode, we examine the Rackspace ransomware attack that crippled the company's hosted exchange environment, affecting thousands of customers. We discuss the timeline of events, the importance of timely patching, and ...

In this episode, we uncover the troubled history of Carbonite, a once prominent cloud backup provider plagued by lawsuits. In one Carbonite lawsuit they were the plaintiff, in another they were the defendant. From using ina...

In this episode of The Backup Wrap-Up, Curtis and his co-host dive into the chaos caused by Salesforce's accidental "modify all" permission change in 2019. They explore the fallout from this real-world SaaS disaster, includin...

In this shocking episode of The Backup Wrap-up, we delve into the jaw-dropping data loss disaster that struck global consulting giant KPMG at the height of the 2020 pandemic. With one errant click, a Microsoft 365 admin accid...