EP 8: Back that thing up: Lessons from the trenches on Enterprise Backups w/Sean Sullivan

10/10/2025 1h 15min Temporada 1 Episodio 8

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In this episode of the Mike Small Podcast, Mike and Sean discuss the critical importance of backup strategies in technology. They explore real-life examples of backup failures, the significance of RAID configurations, and the necessity of understanding risk tolerance when planning backups. The conversation also covers compliance with data protection regulations, optimizing backup schedules, and the advantages of cloud storage. Additionally, they delve into deduplication techniques, the concept of immutable backups for ransomware protection, and the importance of regularly testing backups to ensure reliability. In this conversation, Mike and Sean delve into the complexities of backup strategies, the importance of validating cybersecurity assumptions, and the critical role of firewalls in protecting sensitive data. They discuss the challenges of managing immutable storage, the necessity of network segmentation, and the performance differences between SSDs and traditional hard drives. The conversation also touches on forensics and data recovery, emphasizing the need for thorough testing and validation in cybersecurity practices.▶Sponsor_______________________Tandem Cyber Solutions - https://tandemcybersolutions.com/