Cybersecurity in the workplace fails when social engineering targets your employees. This Mr Robot breakdown shows exactly how attackers infiltrate secure facilities. Ever wonder how secure your workplace really is? In this episode, we dissect Mr. Robot's "Exploits" episode to reveal shocking cybersecurity vulnerabilities that exist in real workplaces today.…
Social engineering attacks are a big way hackers breach organizations today. Learn the tactics they use and how to stop them from Mr. Robot analysis. Ever wonder how hackers actually get into companies? It's not always through sophisticated technical exploits - most of the time, it's through social engineering. In…
Reconnaissance in cyber security isn't random network scans - it's months of studying YOUR organization. We analyze Mr. Robot episode 2 to reveal how real --- I'm gonna tell you something that might keep you up at night: if a sophisticated threat actor wants to take down your company, they're…
Learn how to protect against insider threat attacks from cybersecurity expert Curtis Preston. Real cases from Coinbase, Apple & more. Discover the 3 types of insider threats & proven defense strategies. 83% of companies hit in 2024 - don't be next! 🔒 While you're here, Here's some great episodes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZGn5xlYTec…
Discover real cyber security lessons hidden in Mission: Impossible! We analyze how Hollywood got AI threats, immutable backups, and air-gapped storage surprisingly right. Learn practical data protection strategies from Tom Cruise's latest adventure, including 3-2-1 backup rules and hash verification. While you're here, Here's some great episodes from this year:…
Learn what air gap backup really means! Curtis Preston explains true vs virtual air gap, from original tape-based systems to modern immutable storage. Discover why most "air gapped" solutions aren't really air gapped and how to evaluate vendor claims. Critical for ransomware protection! 🔒 While you're here, Here's some other…
The largest data breach in history exposed 16B credentials! Security experts break down this massive infostealer attack, reveal dangerous browser habits, and share critical protection steps. Learn why this isn't one breach but many, how malware steals your data, and what to do NOW to stay safe. Essential viewing! While…
Learn snapshot backup fundamentals! Curtis Preston breaks down copy-on-write vs redirect-on-write, explains why AWS snapshots are different, and shows how to turn snapshots into real backups following 3-2-1 rule. Perfect for IT pros managing NetApp, VMware, or cloud storage systems. 🔒💾' While you're here, Here's some great episodes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZGn5xlYTec https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHz5hGZy0nY&t=2s…
Human error now causes more data loss than hardware failures. Join backup expert Curtis Preston as he shares real war stories of IT disasters caused by people, not machines. Learn about directory deletions, tape library incidents, and insider threats. Discover why your backup strategy must account for human mistakes to…
Discover how to achieve real ROI from backups beyond disaster recovery! Curtis & Prasanna reveal proven strategies for extracting business value from backup data through test/dev, security monitoring & AI analytics. Transform backup costs into profits with these practical techniques. While you're here, Here's some great episodes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZGn5xlYTec https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHz5hGZy0nY&t=2s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ov834MWoBXg&t=2s…
World Backup Day falls on March 31st - the day before April Fool's Day because not backing up your data is no joke. In this episode, hosts W. Curtis Preston and Prasanna Malaiyandi discuss alarming statistics about data loss and why proper backup strategies are essential for business survival. The…
Discover why ransomware targets VMware ESXi environments and how to protect your virtualization infrastructure. Security expert Melissa Palmer (@vmiss) explains how attackers compromise vCenter and ESXi hosts to quickly encrypt entire VM clusters. Learn essential security practices to safeguard your critical VMware environment from ransomware attacks. While you're here, Here's…
Mr. Backup breaks down the biggest VeeamOn announcements from the 2025 conference, including their game-changing Linux appliance, AI search integration, and enhanced security features. Essential viewing for backup admins looking to strengthen their ransomware defense strategy. While you're here, Here's some great episodes to check out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZGn5xlYTec https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHz5hGZy0nY&t=2s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ov834MWoBXg&t=2s This…
DOGE and GSA claim saving $1M yearly by converting old tapes to digital records. Is this possible? Backup experts analyze nine-track tape tech, storage costs, and what 14,000 legacy tapes really mean. Plus: Curtis shares his epic mainframe emergency power button fail! While you're here, Here's some great episodes from…
Discover if tape backup for small business makes sense in 2025. We examine Mag Store's new Thunderbolt tape drive and calculate if the $6,000 investment pays off against cloud options. Perfect for content creators or SMBs concerned about ransomware and wanting true offline protection. While you're here, Here's some great…
Discover how forever incremental backup transformed the industry by eliminating full backups. Curtis & Prasanna explain this technology that dramatically reduces storage costs, network traffic, and backup windows while improving restore times. Essential viewing for backup pros and IT admins. While you're here, Here's some great episodes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZGn5xlYTec https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHz5hGZy0nY&t=2s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ov834MWoBXg&t=2s…
Are you choosing between cloud vs tape for archiving? This debate tackles what cloud providers don't tell you - their cheapest tiers probably use tape! We break down cost (tape wins big), data integrity, access times, and the hidden costs of cloud. Perfect for anyone planning storage strategies beyond the…
Discover why tape backup isn't dead but thriving in cloud datacenters! W. Curtis Preston explains why hyperscalers love tape, how it's superior for ransomware protection, and why the "tape is slow" myth is backwards—it's actually TOO FAST for some backup systems. Learn the four reasons tape still dominates for cost,…
Your backup disk is often the first target in a cyberattack. In this episode, W. Curtis Preston and Prasanna discuss why you shouldn't store backups in obvious locations and provide practical alternatives to keep your backup disk secure from threat actors. Learn why "D:\backups" is the worst place for your…
Think you can recover in 4 hours? Think again. This episode exposes why your recovery time objective might be unrealistic. Learn what actually happens during disaster recovery, why most RTOs are fantasy, and how to set achievable recovery goals. Essential viewing for IT pros and backup admins. While you're here,…
In this interesting episode about passwords vs passkeys, W. Curtis Preston and Prasanna Malaiyandi expose why traditional password protection isn't enough for your backup systems anymore. They break down the evolution from basic passwords to MFA, and explain why passkeys and FIDO compliance represent the next level in security. Learn…
Think your fast backup speed matters? Think again. Join backup expert W. Curtis Preston as he explains why no one cares about your backup window speed and what actually matters for your career. Packed with real stories and essential tips about what really counts in data protection. While you're here,…
Discover how artificial intelligence in backup is revolutionizing data protection. From smarter scheduling to ransomware detection, learn practical ways AI makes your backups more efficient and reliable. Features backup expert W. Curtis Preston and special guest Prasanna Malaiyandi. While you're here, Here's some great episodes from this year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZGn5xlYTec https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHz5hGZy0nY&t=2s…
Want to run a successful disaster recovery test? Learn from backup expert W. Curtis Preston as he shares essential tips for DR test execution, team coordination, and documentation. Get practical advice on avoiding common pitfalls and building a recovery mindset in your organization. While you're here, Here's some great episodes…