Mr. Siva Prasad Nandi

Securing the Future with Immutable Backups: A Resilient Data Protection Strategy

Abstract:

As cyberattacks escalate in sophistication and regulatory frameworks tighten, organizations face unprecedented challenges in safeguarding critical data. This keynote delves into the pivotal role of immutable backups—write-once, read-many (WORM) storage solutions that prevent data alteration or deletion within a defined retention period. Immutable backups are now indispensable in defending against ransomware, insider threats, and operational disruptions, offering a robust foundation for data integrity and recovery.

Recent studies estimate that ransomware incidents can cost enterprises upwards of $5 million per event, factoring in downtime, ransom payments, reputational damage, and regulatory fines. Immutable backups mitigate these risks by ensuring data remains untouchable, even in the face of advanced threats like double-extortion ransomware.

Drawing from real-world case studies across enterprise environments, this session explores cutting-edge immutable backup architectures that enhance data integrity, streamline regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA), and bolster disaster recovery readiness. Attendees will discover actionable best practices, including automated integrity validation, cross-regional replication for geographic redundancy, and tamper-proof audit logging. The keynote will also provide a comparative analysis of leading immutable backup solutions across major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and hybrid environments, highlighting performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency trade-offs.

Additionally, this session will address emerging trends, such as integrating immutable backups with zero-trust security models and leveraging AI-driven anomaly detection to preemptively identify threats. Whether you're in healthcare, finance, or any data-sensitive sector, this keynote equips you with the strategic insights and practical tools to architect a resilient, future-proof backup strategy. Join us to learn how to fortify your organization’s data defenses, ensure compliance, and maintain uninterrupted access to your most vital assets in an era of relentless cyber threats.

Profile:

Siva Prasad Nandi is a distinguished technology leader and Director of Software Development at Oracle, specializing in Enterprise Cloud Architecture, Data Management, and Security Automation. As a senior leader in Oracle’s engineering organization, he leads a high-performing team responsible for delivering solutions that support over 7,000 enterprise customers and 25,000+ databases, many of which run extremely critical workloads for some of the world’s largest banks and financial institutions.

Under Mr. Nandi’s leadership, his team has driven groundbreaking innovations in cloud database platforms, immutable backup systems, and automated enterprise tooling, achieving industry-leading standards in security, availability, and regulatory compliance. Together, they have played a key role in the evolution of Oracle Exadata Cloud Services and Fusion Applications, helping global enterprises modernize and secure their data strategies.

Renowned for his strategic insight and technical vision, Mr. Nandi and his team continue to influence the future of intelligent, resilient, and secure data ecosystems across sectors including finance, healthcare, telecommunications, and government services.