W. Curtis Preston (Mr. Backup)
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Backup & Recovery Expert since 1993. Known as Mr. Backup. Author of O'Reilly's Modern Data Protection, and Backup & Recovery.
ÜT: 33.223338,-117.294643
Joined December 2008
New Episode! "Detect Ransomware Before It Destroys Your Business" Ransomware detection is more complex than most organizations realize. In this episode, cybersecurity expert Mike Saylor breaks down … Player links & show notes:
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New Episode! "The ArcGIS Hack That Turned Backups Into a Malware Repository" This episode examines a sophisticated ArcGIS hack that remained undetected for 12 months. The threat group Flax Typhoon c… Player links & show notes:
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This episode examines a sophisticated ArcGIS hack that remained undetected for 12 months. The threat group Flax Typhoon compromised an ArcGIS server by exploiting w…
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New Episode! "Deepfake Attacks: The Growing Threat to Enterprise Security" Deepfake attacks are exploding, and your company is probably not ready. In this episode of The Backup Wrap-up, we dive into… Player links & show notes:
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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…
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New Episode! "Cyber Attack Notification - Final Lessons from Mr. Robot Season One" When cyber attack notification goes wrong, companies face a disaster worse than the original breach. This episode d… Player links & show notes:
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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 organization…
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New Episode! "Insider Threats and the Power of Least Privilege Access" Insider threats represent one of the most dangerous cybersecurity risks facing organizations today - and they're way more commo… Player links & show notes:
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Well, @OpenAI just banned @ChatGPT from giving medical advice. @Doctronic is built different: peer-reviewed clinical validation, a network of licensed physicians across all 50 states, and partnerships that let us keep expanding. We're not pulling back. We're moving forward.
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New Episode! "Advanced Persistent Threats Explained Through Mr. Robot" Advanced persistent threats represent one of the most dangerous cyber security challenges facing organizations today. These lon… Player links & show notes:
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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 hacker…
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New Episode! "Cybersecurity Situational Awareness Lessons from Mr. Robot" This episode of The Backup Wrap-up examines cybersecurity situational awareness through the lens of Mr. Robot's prison break… Player links & show notes:
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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 th…
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New Episode! "Honeypot Server Best Practices - From Mr. Robot to Reality" Learn the ins and outs of honeypot server deployment and management in this episode of The Backup Wrap-up. We break down the… Player links & show notes:
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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 fr…
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5 Star Review: 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 Rec…
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Unterhaltsam und informativ. Published August 25, 2025 by Glen Coe on Apple Podcasts.
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New Episode! "Privilege Escalation Explained: Mr. Robot Cybersecurity Lessons" Privilege escalation attacks represent one of the most dangerous cybersecurity threats facing organizations today. In t… Player links & show notes:
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5 Star Review: 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, cha…
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Unterhaltsam und sehr informativ. Published August 19, 2025 by Glen Coe on Apple Podcasts.
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New Episode! "Mr Robot Lessons: Cybersecurity in the Workplace" This episode examines cybersecurity in the workplace through the lens of Mr. Robot's "Exploits" episode, where social engineering take… Player links & show notes:
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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…
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New Episode! "Social Engineering Attacks: Lessons from Mr. Robot Episode 3" Social engineering attacks are becoming more sophisticated, and this episode of The Backup Wrap-up explores real-world tac… Player links & show notes:
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New Episode! "Reconnaissance in Cyber Security: Lessons from Mr. Robot ep 1.1" Reconnaissance in cyber security isn't just about scanning networks; it's about understanding your entire attack surfac… Player links & show notes:
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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 episo…
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New Episode! "Social Engineering Lessons from Mr. Robot Episode 1" Learn how social engineering attacks really work by analyzing the cybersecurity lessons from Mr. Robot's pilot episode. Curtis Pres… Player links & show notes:
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From Dermatology NP to X/@JoinAutopilot_ Investor: How I Turned $100,000 into a Multimillion-Dollar Home “I cannot live without books.” - Thomas Jefferson I didn’t grow up in a wealthy or financially savvy family, but I’ve always been a voracious reader. From a very young age,
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5 Star Review: 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 …
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Always Fantastic Content and Learning!. Published July 23, 2025 by PhoenixListener on Apple Podcasts.
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New Episode! "Insider Threat Prevention: Protecting Your Backups from Within" The insider threat represents one of the most dangerous and overlooked cybersecurity challenges facing organizations tod… Player links & show notes:
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New Episode! "Mission Impossible Movie Teaches Real Cyber Security Lessons" This episode explores surprising cyber security lessons hidden within Mission: Impossible's latest blockbuster. We analyze… Player links & show notes:
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New Episode! "The EU Cloud Exit - Backup Strategies for Digital Sovereignty" The EU cloud exit movement is reshaping how European organizations think about data storage and sovereignty. Companies ac… Player links & show notes:
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Another lovely review for THE CHRISTMAS FIB: "This is the perfect book for the Christmas season. Laced with romance, humor, and charm, Beth Carter has created truly likable characters. Even their odd quirks and eccentricities are adorable. Carter also incorporates a decent amount
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New Episode! "What Is an Air Gap Backup? Real Protection vs Marketing" Air gap has become one of the most overused and misunderstood terms in backup and recovery. In this episode, W. Curtis Preston … Player links & show notes:
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