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05 November 2024

Rubrik: The Lie Behind Your Recovery Plan

At this year’s Control24 summit, we had an exceptional session from Harpinder Powar (Field CTO at Rubrik) and Rich Cassidy (Field CISO at Rubrik). They covered a wide range of topics, from the rise of nation-state attacks and the persistence of cybercriminals in corporate systems, to the misconception that cloud providers are a safety net. But one topic that really stood out was their take on disaster recovery testing.

It’s an uncomfortable truth: annual disaster recovery (DR) tests just aren’t enough anymore.

The End of the Annual DR Test

Rich shared a familiar story from his experiences working in a large Financial Services business, where DR testing felt more like routine exercises than real-world preparations.

This hit home for many in the audience. In today’s world, where cyber attacks can strike at any time, the idea that an annual test is enough is dangerously outdated. As Harpinder put it,

Too many businesses treat DR as a compliance exercise, not a real strategy. They believe a once-a-year test is sufficient to protect against the ever-evolving threat landscape, but when the time comes to actually recover, those plans often fall apart.

Predatar’s Stance: Continuous Testing, Continuous Resilience

At Predatar, we’re 100% aligned with Rubrik on this. We believe that recovery is not just an annual exercise; it’s a continuous requirement. Our platform is built on this philosophy – automating recovery testing so that businesses aren’t left scrambling when disaster strikes.

Disasters, whether from cyber attacks or operational failures, don’t happen on a schedule. You can’t afford to wait until next year’s DR test to know if your systems are ready. Continuous resilience requires continuous testing.

As Harpinder pointed out in the session:

This shift in mindset is essential for businesses today. Recovering everything isn’t always necessary or even possible, but ensuring that your critical services can come back online quickly is vital. That’s where Predatar’s automation comes in, we ensure that your critical systems are regularly tested, recovered into clean environments, and ready to go when you need them most.

The Illusion of Resilience

Rich also touched on something that resonates deeply with us at Predatar: the illusion of resilience. Many businesses have a misplaced sense of confidence, thinking they’re covered – when, in reality, they’re unprepared.

This is the heart of the issue. Annual DR tests might look good on paper, but they don’t reflect the realities of modern cyber threats. What’s more, businesses that aren’t testing their recoveries regularly are leaving themselves exposed to massive risks.

The Predatar Promise: Resilience Through Automation

Predatar’s platform is designed to close this gap. We believe in continuous testing because resilience can’t be achieved with a yearly check-in. By automating recovery tests, we ensure that when disaster strikes, whether it’s a cyber attack, hardware failure, or human error, your business is ready.

To borrow from Rich’s metaphor, it’s like the Emperor’s with new clothes — many businesses are confidently marching forward, unaware that they’re dangerously exposed.

Don’t let an untested recovery plan leave you vulnerable when you need it most. mMake sure your resilience is real. Discover Predatar’s AI powered Recovery Assurance for Rubrik, Veeam, Cohestity & IBM Storage environments on our website.

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