EPISODE · Dec 16, 2025 · 37 MIN
Why Backups Aren't Enough & Identity Recovery is Key against Ransomware
from Cloud Security Podcast · host TechRiot.io
Think your cloud backups will save you from a ransomware attack? Think again. In this episode, Matt Castriotta (Field CTO at Rubrik) explains why the traditional "I have backups" mindset is dangerous. He distinguishes between Disaster Recovery (business continuity for operational errors) and Cyber Resilience (recovering from a malicious attack where data and identity are untrusted) .Matt speaks about the "dirty secrets" of cloud-native recovery, explaining why S3 versioning and replication are not valid cyber recovery strategies . The conversation shifts to the critical, often overlooked aspect of Identity Recovery. If your Active Directory or Entra ID is compromised, it's "ground zero” and you can't access anything. Matt argues that identity must be treated as the new perimeter and backed up just like any other critical data source .We also explore the impact of AI agents on data integrity, how do you "rewind" an AI agent that hallucinated and corrupted your data? Plus, practical advice on DORA compliance, multi-cloud resiliency, and the "people and process" side of surviving a breach.Guest Socials - Matt's LinkedinPodcast Twitter - @CloudSecPod If you want to watch videos of this LIVE STREAMED episode and past episodes - Check out our other Cloud Security Social Channels:-Cloud Security Podcast- Youtube- Cloud Security Newsletter If you are interested in AI Cybersecurity, you can check out our sister podcast - AI Security PodcastQuestions:(00:00) Introduction(02:20) Who is Matt Castriotta?(03:20) Defining Cyber Resilience: The Ability to Say "No" to Ransomware(05:00) Why "I Have Backups" is Not Enough(06:45) The Difference Between Disaster Recovery and Cyber Recovery(10:20) Cloud Native Risks: Versioning and Replication Are Not Backups(12:50) DORA Compliance: Multi-Cloud Resiliency & Egress Costs(15:10) The "Shared Responsibility Model" Trap in Cloud(17:45) Identity is the New Perimeter: Why You Must Back It Up(22:30) Identity Recovery: Can You Restore Your Active Directory in Minutes?(25:40) AI and Data: The New "Oil" and "Crown Jewels"(27:20) Rubrik Agent Cloud: Rewinding AI Agent Actions(29:40) Top 3 Priorities for a 2026 Resiliency Program(33:10) Fun Questions: Guitar, Family, and Italian Food
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Think your cloud backups will save you from a ransomware attack? Think again. In this episode, Matt Castriotta (Field CTO at Rubrik) explains why the traditional "I have backups" mindset is dangerous. He distinguishes between Disaster Recovery (business continuity for operational errors) and Cyber Resilience (recovering from a malicious attack where data and identity are untrusted) .Matt speaks about the "dirty secrets" of cloud-native recovery, explaining why S3 versioning and replication are not valid cyber recovery strategies . The conversation shifts to the critical, often overlooked aspect of Identity Recovery. If your Active Directory or Entra ID is compromised, it's "ground zero” and you can't access anything. Matt argues that identity must be treated as the new perimeter and backed up just like any other critical data source .We also explore the impact of AI agents on data integrity, how do you "rewind" an AI agent that hallucinated and corrupted your data? Plus, practical advice on DORA compliance, multi-cloud resiliency, and the "people and process" side of surviving a breach.Guest Socials - Matt's LinkedinPodcast Twitter - @CloudSecPod If you want to watch videos of this LIVE STREAMED episode and past episodes - Check out our other Cloud Security Social Channels:-Cloud Security Podcast- Youtube- Cloud Security Newsletter If you are interested in AI Cybersecurity, you can check out our sister podcast - AI Security PodcastQuestions:(00:00) Introduction(02:20) Who is Matt Castriotta?(03:20) Defining Cyber Resilience: The Ability to Say "No" to Ransomware(05:00) Why "I Have Backups" is Not Enough(06:45) The Difference Between Disaster Recovery and Cyber Recovery(10:20) Cloud Native Risks: Versioning and Replication Are Not Backups(12:50) DORA Compliance: Multi-Cloud Resiliency & Egress Costs(15:10) The "Shared Responsibility Model" Trap in Cloud(17:45) Identity is the New Perimeter: Why You Must Back It Up(22:30) Identity Recovery: Can You Restore Your Active Directory in Minutes?(25:40) AI and Data: The New "Oil" and "Crown Jewels"(27:20) Rubrik Agent Cloud: Rewinding AI Agent Actions(29:40) Top 3 Priorities for a 2026 Resiliency Program(33:10) Fun Questions: Guitar, Family, and Italian Food
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