D2DO314: Backups SaaS – Safety as a Service

As enterprises adopt hybrid cloud and AI-driven automation, backups are shifting from a routine IT function to a strategic control point for resilience, security, and governance. The discussion highlights that IT organizations must tightly scope permissions for AI agents, enforce immutable backups, and use data security posture management (DSPM) to reduce the risk of data loss, misuse, and recovery failures. For CIOs, the business implication is clear: backup architecture now directly affects operational continuity, cyber recovery readiness, and trust in automated workflows.