Episodes

This disaster recovery case study takes you inside a real DR scenario when a hurricane devastated an island's data center. Our guest shares his firsthand experience managing recovery efforts with limited resources, no mainlan...

Get ready for one of the most compelling disaster recovery stories we've ever featured on the Backup Wrap-up. (It's a very popular episode from a few years ago.) A veteran backup administrator shares his firsthand experience ...

S2|DATA has released a free NetBackup reader that gives users complete control over their backup data without requiring a full NetBackup environment. This standalone application allows anyone to quickly catalog and restore da...

In this eye-opening episode, we examine a real-world disaster recovery test gone wrong from Kodiak Island, Alaska. Our guest Paul Van Dyke shares his story of intentionally taking down an entire server environment over a wee...

Ready to level up your disaster recovery testing game? This episode covers everything from basic restore testing to full-scale DR scenarios. Curtis and Prasanna share real-world experiences and practical advice for implementi...

WC continue =====================DESCRIPTION=============== Detecting ransomware requires more than just good antivirus software - it demands a comprehensive approach using multiple tools and techniques. In this episode of Th...

In this essential episode of The Backup Wrap-up, we dive deep into RTO vs RPO – the foundational concepts that drive backup and recovery system design. Curtis and Prasanna break down why these aren't just technical metrics, b...

Experience the backup from hell in this eye-opening episode of The Backup Wrap-up. What started as a straightforward 40TB backup spiraled into a months-long battle with 400TB of data, failing tape drives, and directories cont...

In this important episode, we tackle the crucial topic of election integrity. As a seasoned poll worker and site manager, I take you behind the scenes of our voting process, revealing the numerous safeguards and checks in pla...

In this eye-opening episode of The Backup Wrap-up, we look at the dangers of the consolidating backup market, a trend that's reshaping the industry. We talk about recent major acquisitions like Cohesity's purchase of Veritas ...

In this episode of The Backup Wrap-up that proves Curtis right :) we look into the shocking case of a rogue administrator who held an entire company's IT infrastructure hostage. We explore how Daniel Rhyne, a core infrastruct...

In this episode of The Backup Wrap-up, we explore the critical process of a business impact analysis (BIA) and its importance for organizations of all sizes. Our expert guest, Dr. Mike Saylor, shares valuable insights on cond...

In this essential episode of The Backup Wrap-up, we delve into the critical components of a robust ransomware backup strategy. We explore the concept of dwell time and its implications on backup retention periods, emphasizing...

In this eye-opening episode of The Backup Wrap-up, we delve into the critical topic of detecting ransomware. Joined by cybersecurity expert Dr. Mike Sailor, we explore the subtle signs that could indicate a ransomware attack ...

In this eye-opening episode of The Backup Wrap-up, we delve into the world of tabletop exercises and their crucial role in cybersecurity preparedness. Our guest expert, Mike Saylor from Black Swan Security, guides us through ...

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...