Rubrik adds protection for AWS, Azure, Oracle databases

Rubrik is expanding its backup software to cover more cloud databases and Oracle Cloud services, according to TechTarget. The company shared these updates during its annual Rubrik Forward event, which was held online.

In the coming months, Rubrik’s platform will support managed relational databases like AWS RDS and Microsoft Azure SQL. It also plans to add coverage for MySQL, AWS Aurora, Oracle, and other engines down the line. Protection for non-relational databases such as AWS DynamoDB and Azure Cosmos DB is also on the roadmap.

New tools tailored for Oracle Cloud are part of the rollout as well. These include protection for Oracle Cloud databases and the Oracle Cloud VMware Solution. The company said it will also add support for orchestrated recovery on Azure virtual machines.

While Rubrik is mostly known for backup and recovery, the company is leaning harder into cybersecurity. This shift was reflected in several of the event’s keynotes and sessions.

CEO and co-founder Bipul Sinha said recovery isn’t just a last resort—it’s a core part of modern security. He warned that many organisations might already have attackers hiding in their systems, waiting for a chance to strike. Clean recovery points, he said, offer one of the few reliable ways to bounce back from these threats.

“Every leader must operate on the assumption that attackers will eventually find their way in,” Sinha said.

Krista Case, an analyst with The Futurum Group, said more organisations are starting to understand that backup and security go hand in hand. As more data moves to the cloud, the risks multiply—and the lines between backup and security get thinner.

“It’s well beyond a matter of simply backing the data up,” Case said. “It’s about taking sufficient copies to avoid data loss, validating the recoverability of those copies, and recovering as quickly as possible to facilitate business continuity.”

Case also pointed out that relational databases, such as the ones Rubrik now supports, are often prime targets for attackers. These systems store sensitive information—medical records, customer data, and financial details. And because they run on standard query languages like SQL, bad actors know how to get in.

“Relational databases can be high-value targets,” she said. “They are accessed via standardised query languages like SQL, which means that attackers can—and do—exploit this.”

Non-relational databases face other risks, including poor configuration, weak encryption, and users with more access than needed. These issues create more paths for attackers to enter.

Rubrik isn’t the only vendor focusing on cloud data protection. Druva recently added backup for Azure SQL and Azure Blob Storage. Commvault announced that it will soon protect virtual machines on Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization.

Cybersecurity was a recurring topic at Rubrik’s virtual conference, which featured several sessions focused on defence strategies. Speakers included Ron Ross, formerly with NIST, and Rob Joyce, a former cybersecurity director at the NSA.

Both said getting the basics right still goes a long way. Keeping software patched, tracking devices, and controlling who has access can stop many attacks before they begin. Joyce also stressed the need to prepare for intrusions by default.

Attackers are often inside systems for months before triggering any damage, he said. By using stolen credentials, they can blend in with normal activity and quietly build access behind the scenes.

“The attackers will know your network better than the people who own and operate it,” Joyce said. “When you’re up against the [People’s Republic of China], that’s a pretty daunting challenge.”

Ross said companies need a plan in place before disaster strikes. He suggested starting with the most critical systems and building from there.

“You treat the sucking chest wounds before the hangnails,” Ross said.

He and Joyce agreed that public and private coordination, along with clear federal guidance, will help raise the bar on national cyber-resilience. But even if outside support is lacking, every organisation should still focus on planning and preparation.

“Have a plan and sweat the details,” Joyce said. “Downtime is unacceptable. It’s an existential threat.”

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