Best W Curtis Preston Mr Backup Podcasts (2025)

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Deepfake Attacks: The Growing Threat to Enterprise Security 38:24

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4d ago38:24

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Deepfake attacks are exploding, and your company is probably not ready. In this episode of The Backup Wrap-up, we dive into how cybercriminals are using AI to clone voices and create fake videos to authorize fraudulent wire transfers and reset credentials. With nearly 50% of businesses already experiencing deepfake attacks, this isn't a future prob…

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Cyber Attack Notification - Final Lessons from Mr. Robot Season One 48:04

11d ago48:04

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When cyber attack notification goes wrong, companies face a disaster worse than the original breach. This episode dives deep into the critical mistakes organizations make when communicating about security incidents - and why transparency beats secrecy every time. We examine real-world failures like LastPass and Rackspace, where poor communication s…

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Insider Threats and the Power of Least Privilege Access 43:41

18d ago43:41

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Insider threats represent one of the most dangerous cybersecurity risks facing organizations today - and they're way more common than you think. In this episode of The Backup Wrap-up, we explore the three main types of insider threats: compromised employees who get extorted or have their credentials stolen, disgruntled workers who want revenge afte…

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Advanced Persistent Threats Explained Through Mr. Robot 32:33

25d ago32:33

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Advanced persistent threats represent one of the most dangerous cyber security challenges facing organizations today. These long-term, stealthy attacks allow hackers to maintain undetected access to networks for extended periods. In this episode, we analyze multiple APT scenarios from Mr. Robot, including the Evil Corp hack, Ollie's compromised lap…

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Cybersecurity Situational Awareness Lessons from Mr. Robot 41:48

1M ago41:48

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This episode of The Backup Wrap-up examines cybersecurity situational awareness through the lens of Mr. Robot's prison break episode. Curtis and Prasanna analyze the technical accuracy of USB stick attacks, Bluetooth car hacking, and social engineering tactics. The hosts discuss real-world defenses including USB port management, network segmentatio…

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Honeypot Server Best Practices - From Mr. Robot to Reality 40:34

1M ago40:34

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Learn the ins and outs of honeypot server deployment and management in this episode of The Backup Wrap-up. We break down the cybersecurity concept using examples from Mr. Robot episodes 1.6 and 1.7, showing how these deceptive systems can catch both external attackers and insider threats. A honeypot server works by creating an enticing target that …

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Privilege Escalation Explained: Mr. Robot Cybersecurity Lessons 47:01

2M ago47:01

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Privilege escalation attacks represent one of the most dangerous cybersecurity threats facing organizations today. In this episode of The Backup Wrap-Up, we analyze how threat actors use initial access to gain higher privileges and compromise entire networks. Through examples from Mr. Robot, we explore both vertical privilege escalation (exploiting…

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Mr Robot Lessons: Cybersecurity in the Workplace 43:56

2M ago43:56

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This episode examines cybersecurity in the workplace through the lens of Mr. Robot's "Exploits" episode, where social engineering takes center stage. Curtis Preston and Prasanna break down how Elliot infiltrates Steel Mountain data center using badge cloning, psychological manipulation, and fake identities. The hosts analyze real-world implications…

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Social Engineering Attacks: Lessons from Mr. Robot Episode 3 26:04

2M ago26:04

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Social engineering attacks are becoming more sophisticated, and this episode of The Backup Wrap-up explores real-world tactics through our Mr. Robot series analysis. Curtis and Prasanna examine how social engineering works, from Instagram stalking to phone compromise, and discuss actual ransomware groups like Scattered Spider who use social enginee…

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Reconnaissance in Cyber Security: Lessons from Mr. Robot ep 1.1 34:23

2M ago34:23

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Reconnaissance in cyber security isn't just about scanning networks; it's about understanding your entire attack surface, including the human element. In this episode, Curtis and Prasanna analyze Mr. Robot season one, episode two, (AKA ep 1.1) to explore how sophisticated threat actors conduct reconnaissance before major attacks. Learn how F Societ…

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Social Engineering Lessons from Mr. Robot Episode 1 45:15

2M ago45:15

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Learn how social engineering attacks really work by analyzing the cybersecurity lessons from Mr. Robot's pilot episode. Curtis Preston and Prasanna Malaiyandi break down real-world social engineering tactics used by cybercriminals to manipulate victims into revealing sensitive information. This episode covers social engineering phone scams targetin…

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Insider Threat Prevention: Protecting Your Backups from Within 39:29

3M ago39:29

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The insider threat represents one of the most dangerous and overlooked cybersecurity challenges facing organizations today. In this episode of The Backup Wrap-up, W. Curtis Preston and Prasanna explore the three distinct types of insider threats that can devastate your organization from within. From malicious employees seeking revenge to careless w…

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Mission Impossible Movie Teaches Real Cyber Security Lessons 46:45

3M ago46:45

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This episode explores surprising cyber security lessons hidden within Mission: Impossible's latest blockbuster. We analyze how Hollywood's depiction of AI threats, immutable backups, and air-gapped storage actually reflects real-world data protection challenges. Curtis and Prasanna dissect the movie's central premise: an AI entity altering digital …

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The EU Cloud Exit - Backup Strategies for Digital Sovereignty 37:22

3M ago37:22

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The EU cloud exit movement is reshaping how European organizations think about data storage and sovereignty. Companies across Europe are moving away from US-based cloud providers like Microsoft 365, AWS, and Google Workspace due to concerns about the Cloud Act and data privacy regulations. In this episode, Curtis and Prasanna explore the backup imp…

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What Is an Air Gap Backup? Real Protection vs Marketing 33:32

3M ago33:32

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Air gap has become one of the most overused and misunderstood terms in backup and recovery. In this episode, W. Curtis Preston and Prasanna explore what air gap really means, tracing its origins from the days when everyone used tape storage to modern virtual implementations. They discuss how true air gap required physical separation - tapes stored …

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Largest Data Breach in History: What You Need to Know 49:10

4M ago49:10

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The largest data breach in recent memory has exposed 16 billion login credentials across multiple databases, and we're here to help you understand what it means for your security. This massive exposure involves data stolen primarily through infostealer malware rather than a single company breach. Join W. Curtis Preston, Dr. Mike Saylor, and Prasann…

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How do you make a snapshot backup? 41:48

4M ago41:48

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This episode breaks down snapshot backup fundamentals, covering the key differences between traditional storage snapshots and cloud-based approaches. Curtis and Prasanna explain copy-on-write versus redirect-on-write methods, performance implications, and why some snapshot systems can degrade performance by up to 50%. Learn about NetApp's redirect-…

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Human error: Why We Backup 36:11

4M ago36:11

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Human error has replaced hardware failures as the primary driver of data loss and restore operations in modern IT environments. This episode explores real-world examples of how both end users and administrators create the need for backup and recovery operations through accidental deletions, configuration mistakes, and poor processes. W. Curtis Pres…

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How to Extract ROI from Backups 42:34

4M ago42:34

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Learn how to extract measurable ROI from your backups beyond traditional disaster recovery. Curtis and Prasanna explore proven strategies for extracting business value from backup infrastructure through test and development environments, security monitoring, compliance checking, and AI-powered analytics. Discover why the shift from tape to disk sto…

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World Backup Day: Take the Pledge to Protect Your Data 34:48

5M ago34:48

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World Backup Day falls on March 31st - the day before April Fool's Day because not backing up your data is no joke. In this episode, hosts W. Curtis Preston and Prasanna Malaiyandi discuss alarming statistics about data loss and why proper backup strategies are essential for business survival. The hosts break down the famous 3-2-1 backup rule and h…

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Ransomware Targets VMware ESXi: Melissa Palmer Explains the Threat 52:15

5M ago52:15

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You've found The Backup Wrap-up, your go-to podcast for all things backup, recovery, and cyber-recovery. In this episode, we tackle one of the scariest threats out there - ransomware targeting VMware ESXi environments. I'm joined by Prasanna Malaiyandi and our special guest Melissa Palmer, also known as @vmiss, who's an independent technology analy…

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Breaking Down the VeeamOn Announcements for Backup Admins 45:49

5M ago45:49

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In this episode of The Backup Wrap-up, W. Curtis Preston breaks down the key VeeamON announcements from the VeeamON 2025 conference in San Diego. He highlights Veeam's focus on security and ransomware defense, including their new CrowdStrike integration and data resilience maturity model developed with McKinsey and MIT. Curtis shares his excitement…

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DOGE and GSA Claim $1M Savings by Ditching Old Tape Tech 46:41

6M ago46:41

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DOGE and GSA recently made headlines with a tweet claiming $1 million annual savings by converting 14,000 magnetic tapes to "permanent modern digital records." In this episode, W. Curtis Preston and Prasanna Malaiyandi analyze whether this claim is possible – although they cannot actually validate it due to lack of information. They discuss that DO…

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Why Tape Backup for Small Business Makes Sense Against Ransomware 38:28

6M ago38:28

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Tape backup for small business might sound like old tech, but Mag Store's new Thunderbolt-compatible tape drive could change that perception. In this episode, we discuss how this new offering potentially opens tape technology to a wider market of SMBs and content creators looking for ransomware protection and cost-effective long-term storage. Curti…

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How Forever Incremental Backup Changed the World 44:10

6M ago44:10

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In this episode of The Backup Wrap-Up, Curtis and Prasanna explore how forever incremental backup technology revolutionized the data protection industry. They discuss the evolution from traditional backup methods to modern approaches that eliminate the need for regular full backups, dramatically reducing network traffic, storage requirements, and b…

W Curtis Preston Mr Backup Podcasts

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Deepfake Attacks: The Growing Threat to Enterprise Security 38:24

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Cyber Attack Notification - Final Lessons from Mr. Robot Season One 48:04

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Insider Threats and the Power of Least Privilege Access 43:41

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Advanced Persistent Threats Explained Through Mr. Robot 32:33

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Cybersecurity Situational Awareness Lessons from Mr. Robot 41:48

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Honeypot Server Best Practices - From Mr. Robot to Reality 40:34

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Privilege Escalation Explained: Mr. Robot Cybersecurity Lessons 47:01

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Mr Robot Lessons: Cybersecurity in the Workplace 43:56

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Social Engineering Attacks: Lessons from Mr. Robot Episode 3 26:04

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Reconnaissance in Cyber Security: Lessons from Mr. Robot ep 1.1 34:23

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Social Engineering Lessons from Mr. Robot Episode 1 45:15

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Insider Threat Prevention: Protecting Your Backups from Within 39:29

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Mission Impossible Movie Teaches Real Cyber Security Lessons 46:45

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The EU Cloud Exit - Backup Strategies for Digital Sovereignty 37:22

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What Is an Air Gap Backup? Real Protection vs Marketing 33:32

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Largest Data Breach in History: What You Need to Know 49:10

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How do you make a snapshot backup? 41:48

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Human error: Why We Backup 36:11

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How to Extract ROI from Backups 42:34

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World Backup Day: Take the Pledge to Protect Your Data 34:48

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Ransomware Targets VMware ESXi: Melissa Palmer Explains the Threat 52:15

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Breaking Down the VeeamOn Announcements for Backup Admins 45:49

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DOGE and GSA Claim $1M Savings by Ditching Old Tape Tech 46:41

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Why Tape Backup for Small Business Makes Sense Against Ransomware 38:28

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How Forever Incremental Backup Changed the World 44:10