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Aug. 12, 2024

Ransomware Forensics 101: Protect Your Data

Dive into the world of ransomware forensics with cybersecurity expert Mike Saylor. Learn essential steps in cyber attack analysis, including evidence preservation, forensic imaging, and mobile device forensics. Discover key tools and techniques to protect your organization's data and strengthen your cyber defenses against ransomware threats. While you're here, Here's…

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Aug. 5, 2024

The Truth About Cyber Security Insurance

Dive into the world of cyber security insurance with expert Mike Saylor and your hosts W. Curtis Preston and Prasanna Malaiyandi. Uncover crucial insights on maximizing your coverage, preparing for incidents, and leveraging insurer expertise. Whether you're a small business owner or corporate executive, this video provides essential knowledge to…

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July 29, 2024

Advanced Ransomware prevention

Discover essential ransomware prevention strategies in this comprehensive guide. From application whitelisting to building relationships with security experts, we cover crucial techniques to protect your organization. Whether you're an IT professional or business owner, this video provides valuable insights to enhance your cybersecurity posture. Don't miss these expert tips on…

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July 22, 2024

Master Cybersecurity Training: Strategies for Success

Discover expert strategies for effective cybersecurity training in this must-watch video. Learn how to create engaging programs, implement best practices, and build a strong security culture in your organization. Whether you're an IT pro or business owner, these tips will help strengthen your digital defenses against evolving cyber threats. While…

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July 15, 2024

How to survive an IT Security Audit

Discover how to survive a comprehensive IT security audit to protect your organization from cyber threats. This video covers essential steps, including user education, application whitelisting, and securing remote access. Learn best practices from IT security experts and strengthen your cyber defenses today. While you're here, Here's some great episodes…

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July 8, 2024

How to Stop Ransomware Attacks: 3 Essential Strategies

Discover how to stop ransomware attacks with three essential strategies: patch management, password security, and multi-factor authentication. Learn why these methods are crucial for protecting your data and systems from cyber threats. IT professionals and business owners alike will gain valuable insights on strengthening their cybersecurity defenses. Don't miss this…

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July 1, 2024

How Do You Make Immutable Backups to Defeat Ransomware?

Discover how to make immutable backups in this comprehensive guide. Learn why immutable backups are crucial for protecting your data against ransomware and other cyber threats. We cover different implementation options, best practices, and common pitfalls to avoid. Whether you're an IT pro or just getting started with data protection,…

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June 25, 2024

How to Protect Backups from Ransomware

Discover expert strategies on how to protect backups from ransomware attacks. Learn about immutable storage, access controls, and monitoring to secure your data's last line of defense. Don't let cybercriminals compromise your critical data - watch now to fortify your backup systems against ransomware threats! While you're here, Here's some…

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June 17, 2024

What is ransomware? How does it work?

🔒 Ransomware is a major cybersecurity threat that can devastate businesses and individuals. In this video, we explore how ransomware works, from initial access to data exfiltration, and discuss the critical importance of prevention and recovery strategies. Learn about the evolution of ransomware and discover practical advice for protecting yourself…

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June 10, 2024

What is SIEM, SOAR, and XDR? A Comprehensive Overview

Discover the power of SIEM, SOAR, and XDR in protecting your organization from cyber threats. In this video, we define these essential tools, explore real-world examples of their effectiveness, and provide guidance on choosing and implementing the right solution for your business. While you're here, Here's some great episodes from…

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June 3, 2024

Cybersecurity Blue Team Strategies: Proven Tactics for Defending Your Organization

Discover proven cybersecurity blue team strategies to defend your organization against evolving threats. This video explores the key tactics and real-world examples of effective blue teams in action, from implementing robust monitoring tools to conducting incident response drills. Learn how to build a resilient defense and stay one step ahead…

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May 27, 2024

What is a Red Team in Cyber Security? Expert Insights

In this video, we explore the concept of a red team in cyber security and its crucial role in strengthening an organization's defenses. Join us as we sit down with Dwayne Laflotte, a seasoned offensive cybersecurity expert and the CTO and red team leader at Pulsar Security. Dwayne shares his…

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May 20, 2024

Google Cloud Disaster: How UniSuper Narrowly Avoided Catastrophe

In this video, we explore the harrowing tale of Australian pension provider UniSuper's brush with disaster when Google accidentally deleted their entire cloud environment. With over $125 billion and 600,000 members' accounts at stake, this incident highlights the importance of robust backup strategies and disaster recovery planning for organizations relying…

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May 13, 2024

How eDiscovery Services are Transforming Legal Cases

Are you a legal professional looking to streamline your eDiscovery process? Or perhaps you're an IT expert interested in the latest advancements in legal technology? In this video, we explore the world of electronic discovery services and how they're revolutionizing the way legal teams handle data in the digital age.…

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May 6, 2024

Cloud Computing disaster recovery: Lessons

In this video, we explore the critical relationship between cloud computing and disaster recovery. Learn the essential best practices to protect your data and ensure business continuity in the cloud. Discover strategies for choosing a reliable provider, implementing the 3-2-1 rule, and utilizing thi

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April 29, 2024

Protecting Your YouTube Channel from Data Loss: "Life Uncontained" Crash

In this video, we dive deep into the devastating data loss experienced by the popular YouTube channel "Life Uncontained" and the valuable lessons we can all learn from their unfortunate crash. The life uncontained data loss incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of implementing robust backup strategies…

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April 22, 2024

Doctorate Students Lose Research Data on Dedoose

In 2014, the cloud-based qualitative research platform Dedoose experienced a catastrophic crash that led to the loss of customer data and backups. Researchers lost countless hours of work in the Dedoose outage. In this video, we dive into the details of the Dedoose data disaster. We look at how it…

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April 15, 2024

Storagecraft Customer Loses Backup Data

In this episode of the Backup Wrap-up podcast, W. Curtis Preston and Prasanna Malaiyandi dive deep into the StorageCraft outage that wiped out customer backup data during a cloud migration gone wrong. We compare StorageCraft's handling of the incident to Carbonite's response in a similar disaster and extract crucial lessons…

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April 8, 2024

Rackspace Cancels Hosted Exchange Business After Ransomware Attack

In this video, W. Curtis Preston delves into the Rackspace ransomware attack that left thousands of customers without access to their critical data. Learn about the timeline of events, the impact on Rackspace's hosted exchange environment, and the lessons we can learn from this incident. Discover the importance of timely…

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April 1, 2024

Carbonite lost 7500 customers' backup data!

In this video, we delve into the tumultuous history of Carbonite, a once leading cloud backup provider that faced multiple lawsuits due to inadequate backup practices and failure to protect customer data. We discuss Carbonite's use of insufficient storage arrays, lack of data redundancy, and reluctance to take responsibility for…

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March 24, 2024

Salesforce's Huge Permission Blunder: A Warning for All SaaS Users

In May 2019, Salesforce, the world's leading CRM platform, accidentally granted "modify all" permissions to hundreds of customers' orgs, causing a major data security incident. In this video, we'll explore the impact of Salesforce's huge mistake and share crucial lessons for SaaS users and admins. Join us as we discuss:…

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March 18, 2024

KMPG M365 Admin Deletes Everything - NO BACKUP!

🚨 In this explosive episode of The Backup Wrap-up, host W. Curtis Preston uncovers the shocking truth behind KPMG's Microsoft 365 data loss catastrophe. 😱 Discover how one admin's mistake led to the permanent deletion of countless critical Teams chats for 145,000 employees during the 2020 pandemic. 📉 Curtis exposes…

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March 11, 2024

🔥 Disaster Strikes: The Harrowing Story of the OVHCloud Data Center Fire 🔥

In this gripping video, W. Curtis Preston, the renowned "Mr. Backup," takes you on a heart-pounding journey through one of the most devastating cloud catastrophes in recent memory: the OVHCloud data center fire of 2021. 🚨 Shocking Revelations: Uncover the truth about OVHCloud's backup practices and the massive impact on…

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March 3, 2024

Cloud catastrophes: Musey deleted their own company

When a tiny startup entrusted its whole business to Google Drive, it never imagined one click could destroy everything. The little-known tale of Musey serves as a $1.5 million dollar warning about the fragility of cloud data. ✔️ How an admin accidentally wiped out an entire Google Workspace account overnight…

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