Identity resilience: Implement immutable backups and automated recovery for identity systems such as Active Directory.Zero-trust architecture: Apply least-privilege access and continuous authentication to reduce the blast radius of an attack.Automated orchestration: Limit manual steps in recovery workflows so teams can respond faster under pressure.Regulatory readiness: Make audit-ready reporting and compliance validation part of resilience planning, not an afterthought.AI-ready protection: Account for risks introduced by autonomous agents and AI-driven operations by securing data environments and enabling fast rollback of damaging actions.Backup platform isolation: Treat the backup environment as a separate security domain that can function as a minimum viable recovery environment when needed.Cognizant and Rubrik help organizations improve cyber resilience with a unified, service-based model that integrates data protection, identity resilience, and business continuity.Rubrik provides capabilities such as immutable storage, rapid ransomware recovery, sensitive data discovery, and identity resilience, including support for restoring Active Directory environments. Cognizant brings orchestration across technologies and domain expertise to align recovery actions with business outcomes, ensuring that restoration efforts support operational continuity and compliance requirements.Learn more about how Cognizant and Rubrik are helping organizations strengthen business resilience. If you would like further details or have specific questions, send an email to: BusinessResilience@cognizant.comAbout Sriramkumar Kumaresan
CognizantSriram Kumaresan leads the Global Cloud, Infrastructure and Security practice atCognizant, overseeing approximately 35,000 professionals. With over 25 years of experience, he excels in building and scaling businesses from strategy to execution. Sriram is responsible for driving market share (strategy, GTM and growth) and mindshare (offering, partner strategy and market positioning) through strategic approaches, customer centricity and the deep technical expertise inCognizant’s Cloud, Infrastructure and Security business. Beyond his professional achievements, he is also a mentor and advocate for diversity in tech, aiming to inspire future IT leaders.
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