Episodes

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 …

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 …

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...

In this important episode of the Backup Wrap-up, W. Curtis Preston, AKA Mr. Backup, takes you on a deep dive into the shocking story of the OVHCloud data center fire of 2021. This catastrophic event left hundreds of customers...

In this episode, we uncover the little-known but cautionary tale of Musey, a startup building an interior design app that catastrophically lost everything when an admin accidentally deleted their entire Google Workspace accou...

In 2014, software-as-a-service company Code Spaces disappeared overnight after a devastating cyber attack. Thousands of coders lost access to their work when insufficient cloud backups failed under pressure. The company was f...

In this information-packed episode, backup guru W. Curtis Preston and expert guest Prasanna Malaiyandi explore the elements of crafting an effective disaster recovery (DR) runbook. They discuss how a properly structured runbo...

Disaster lurks around every corner - ransomware, natural disasters, human errors. Are you thinking about all the data and systems at risk. Is your organization prepared? In this episode, Curtis and Prasanna pull back the curt...

Creating an effective DR strategy means understanding the critical differences between hot, warm, and cold recovery sites. Join backup guru W. Curtis Preston and his cohost Prasanna Malaiyandi for the latest Backup Wrap-Up as...

When disaster strikes, you better have a solid plan for where you’ll recover your operations. Join me, W. Curtis Preston, and Prasanna Malaiyandi, as we explore the nitty-gritty details of your three main options for a disast...

Staying resilient in the face of disaster is crucial for any organization today. In this episode, we dive deep into crafting robust disaster recovery plans that help you outmaneuver outages. We discuss critical groundwork lik...

Are your backups collecting virtual dust rather than readying you for the next unavoidable disaster? Get back to basics on crafting an ironclad disaster recovery plan. We outline the essential infrastructure, applications, st...