The Backup Layer Is a Security Layer: Object First at RSAC Conference 2026 | A Brand Highlight at RSAC Conference 2026 with Anthony Cusimano, Director of Solutions Marketing at Object First

Backup storage rarely gets a spotlight at security conferences. Object First is working to change that. Anthony Cusimano, Director of Solutions Marketing, joined Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli ahead of RSAC Conference 2026 to make the case that absolute immutability -- baked into hardware, not bolted on as a feature -- is one of the most critical layers of any modern security stack. Object First builds physical, on-premises appliances purpose-built for Veeam. Once backup data lands on the device, it cannot be changed by anyone: not an admin, not the vendor, not an attacker. That guarantee is the foundation of the company's entire product philosophy. As Anthony Cusimano puts it, the threat is clear -- ransomware operators now specifically target backups because destroying that data eliminates the victim's options. Heading into RSAC Conference 2026, Object First is bringing new capabilities to South Hall Booth S3601. Demos will include Honeypot, a feature that causes the Object First appliance to simulate a Veeam backup and replication server as a decoy. If a bad actor attempts brute-force access or a remote desktop connection, an alert fires immediately -- a signal that your real Veeam environment is likely also being probed. This is a Brand Highlight. A Brand Highlight is a ~5 minute introductory conversation designed to put a spotlight on the guest and their company. Learn more: https://www.studioc60.com/creation#highlight GUEST Anthony Cusimano, Director of Solutions Marketing, Object First LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonycusimano89/ RESOURCES Object First website: https://objectfirst.com ITSPmagazine RSAC Conference 2026 coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/rsac-2026-conference-san-francisco-usa-cybersecurity-event-infosec-conference-coverage Are you interested in telling your story? ▶︎ Full Length Brand Story: https://www.studioc60.com/content-creation#full ▶︎ Brand Spotlight Story: https://www.studioc60.com/content-creation#spotlight ▶︎ Brand Highlight Story: https://www.studioc60.com/content-creation#highlight KEYWORDS Anthony Cusimano, Object First, Sean Martin, Marco Ciappelli, brand story, brand marketing, marketing podcast, brand highlight, ransomware, backup security, immutable storage, Veeam, data protection, RSAC Conference 2026, cyber resilience, backup immutability, ransomware protection Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.