S3E2 When Prevention Fails: Rethinking Ransomware Recovery

When Prevention Fails: Rethinking Ransomware Recovery Ransomware isn't a distant threat—it's a daily reality for organizations of every size. While most discussions center on prevention, the hard truth is this: when defenses fail, recovery becomes the ultimate test of resilience. In this essential episode of Edge of IT, we explore why getting data back doesn't automatically mean getting your business back, and what it takes to build recovery systems that actually work under pressure. Join host Jonathan Gough in conversation with Andrew Miller, Lead Principal Technologist at Everpure (formerly Pure Storage), and Darren Gourley, Senior Director of Solution Engineering at Pellera Technologies. Together, they bring decades of hands-on experience in storage, data protection, and real-world ransomware recovery—sharing what they've seen succeed and fail when organizations face their darkest IT moments. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN • Why traditional backup and disaster recovery models fall apart during ransomware attacks • The critical difference between immutability and indelibility in data protection • How to build defense-in-depth strategies that protect your last line of defense • Why recovery speed, data integrity, and team coordination matter more than any single tool • Real stories from the front lines, including a healthcare organization that turned away patients for weeks • The power of tabletop exercises and why practicing your recovery plan is non-negotiable • How modern architecture reduces "progress bar paralysis" during large-scale restores • The three P's of ransomware readiness: Partner, Plan, and Practice WHY THIS MATTERS NOW Data has become the lifeblood of modern organizations. When ransomware strikes, it's not just a technical crisis—it's a business continuity issue, a brand reputation challenge, and ultimately, a question of trust. Poor recovery can extend an attack's impact well beyond the initial incident, potentially putting your organization out of business. Andrew and Darren cut through the noise to deliver actionable insights grounded in real-world experience. From understanding RPO and RTO in a ransomware context to coordinating security, infrastructure, and leadership teams under pressure, this conversation reframes how you should think about preparedness. Whether you're a CIO evaluating your current defenses, an IT leader building recovery playbooks, or a business executive trying to understand existential cyber risk, this episode delivers the clarity and direction you need. Watch now!