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Formerly known as "Restore it All," The Backup Wrap-up podcast turns unappreciated backup admins into cyber recovery heroes. After a brief analysis of backup-related news, each episode dives deep into one topic that you can use to better protect your organization from data loss, be it from accidents, disasters, or ransomware. The Backup Wrap-up is hosted by W. Curtis Preston (Mr. Backup) and his c... more

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Ransomware lateral movement is exactly what it sounds like — once an attacker's inside your network, they start crawling around looking for more to encrypt, and stopping that crawl is often the difference between a bad day and a catastrophe. In this ... more

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This episode is built around a ransomware response checklist — a three-part Reddit series by a security specialist who goes by snorkel42, breaking down exactly how to prevent, contain, and recover from a ransomware attack.

This is an encore episode,... more

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How to protect backups from ransomware starts with a hard truth: attackers aren't just encrypting your data anymore, they're stealing it first — and no backup system on earth undoes an exfiltration. In this encore episode of The Backup Wrap-Up, Curti... more

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What is data deduplication, and why does Curtis call it the single most important development in backup over the last 30 years? In this encore episode, W. Curtis Preston and Prasanna Malaiyandi break down exactly how dedupe works, why it's not the sa... more

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Recent Guests

Tom Hollingsworth
Event lead over Gestalt IT, maker of Tech Field Day series
Gestalt IT
Episode: Stopping Ransomware Lateral Movement Before It Spreads
Dr. Mike Saylor
Blue Team cyber defense expert, co-author of Learning Ransomware Response and Recovery
Co-author, Learning Ransomware Response and Recovery
Episode: Ransomware as a Service: How Anyone Can Buy a Cyberattack
Vanessa Toves
Microsoft 365 expert
Episode: Microsoft 365 backup is NOT an option - It's mandatory
Melissa Palmer
Independent technology analyst and ransomware resiliency architect
vemus.net
Episode: Ransomware Targets VMware ESXi: Melissa Palmer Explains the Threat
Stuart Little
Former IT professional and friend of the hosts sharing his backup recovery experience
Episode: Laptop Restore Nightmare: 900GB Recovery Story
Ron Weasley
Experienced IT professional and disaster recovery specialist.
Episode: DR Case Study: A first hand-account
Brendan Sullivan
CEO of S2 Data
S2 Data
Episode: Free NetBackup Reader: S2|DATA's Game-Changing Tool
Dr. Mike Sailer
Cybersecurity expert with extensive experience in incident response.
Episode: Detecting Ransomware Before It's Too Late
Curtis' Doctor
Doctor from Curtis’ previous conversation about disasters
Episode: Incident Response Plan 101: From BIA to Execution

Hosts

W. Curtis Preston
Host of The Backup Wrap-Up
Prasanna Malaiyandi
Co-host

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 56 ratings
  • Unterhaltsam und informativ

    Wer hätte gedacht, dass Backups so spannend sein können? W. Curtis Preston und Prasanna Malaiyandi sprechen humorvoll, charmant und sachkundig über Backups, Cyber Recovery, Ransomware, Cloud-Failures und vieles mehr. Ich höre den beiden sehr gerne zu.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Glen Coe
    Austriaa year ago
  • Unterhaltsam und sehr informativ

    Wer hätte gedacht, dass Backups so spannend sein können, dass sie einen ganzen Podcast füllen?

    W. Curtis Preston und Prasanna Malaiyandi sprechen humorvoll, charmant und sachkundig über Backups, Cyber Recovery, Ransomware, Cloud-Failures und vieles mehr.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Glen Coe
    Austriaa year ago
  • Always Fantastic Content and Learning!

    As a technology leader in a major corporation, I and my entire team listen to every episode of The Backup Wrap-Up because we learn so much from Curtis and Prasanna each time. Your expertise, and years of collective experience is invaluable, and the knowledge we gain from you is a huge value tome and my team as we strive protect our employer against the risk of data loss. Many thanks and kudos to you for all you do!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PhoenixListener
    United Statesa year ago
  • Insightful and entertaining

    They are shedding light on a very crucial part of business that doesn’t seem to get enough attention. Cyber attacks are only ramping up more, and backup is only going to become more important.

    Plus they make a “boring” topic entertaining which can be tough!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thEbéstcustömer
    United States3 years ago
  • Really educational, they make me think!

    These guys make me think every episode. Well worth the time!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SP987456
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate practical, actionable guidance that helps protect data and reduce downtime.
The humor and banter between hosts makes technical topics approachable without sacrificing depth.
Guests bring credible expertise, elevating each episode's insights for IT leaders and security teams.

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The Real Cost of a Ransomware Attack: The Ransom Is the Least of Your Problems
Q: How can a Business Impact Analysis help before an attack happens?
A BIA identifies critical people, processes, and technologies, prioritizes recovery, and even defines acceptable downtime and recovery point objectives, enabling leadership to justify and plan budget and improvements ahead of time.
The Real Cost of a Ransomware Attack: The Ransom Is the Least of Your Problems
Q: What is the hidden cost of a breach beyond the ransom?
Beyond the ransom, organizations face lost revenue during outages, staff overtime or rehiring costs, extensive IT and consulting fees, regulatory fines, reputational damage, and potential impacts on credit and financing.
Stop Using VSS as a Backup Before Ransomware Deletes Your Shadow Copies
Q: What's a practical takeaway for defenders?
Train security tools to recognize normal vs abnormal VSS activity, implement strict access controls around VSS admin, and ensure backup data is protected with immutable or off-host storage.
Stop Using VSS as a Backup Before Ransomware Deletes Your Shadow Copies
Q: How does virtualization affect shadow copy risk?
Virtualization can magnify risk if snapshots are compromised across multiple VMs; if the host is compromised, all VM snapshots are at risk, so isolation and robust off-host backups are critical.
Stop Using VSS as a Backup Before Ransomware Deletes Your Shadow Copies
Q: What should organizations do to protect against shadow copy abuse?
Use dedicated backup solutions with proper retention, monitor privileged backup-related activity with EDR/XDR, baseline normal behavior, and avoid relying on VSS as the sole backup mechanism.

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This show centers on practical data protection, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity for backup environments. Episodes typically unpack real-world incidents, then translate them into actionable steps—covering patching, authentication, segmentation, and resilient backup strategies—to help teams prevent, detect, and recover from data loss, ransomware, and cloud failures. A standout is the way hosts blend technical depth with relatable storytelling and guest experts, turning complex concepts into doable playbooks for IT professionals and security leads alike. The format consistently emphasizes basics, governance, and preparation—arguably turning backup admins into cyber recovery heroes while remaining accessible to a broad tech audience.

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2. Dr. Mike Saylor
3. Vanessa Toves
4. Melissa Palmer
5. Stuart Little
6. Ron Weasley
7. Brendan Sullivan
8. Dr. Mike Sailer

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