Description

Introduction

Getting Started with Rubrik Security & Compliance is an introductory training designed to help IT, security, and compliance professionals understand how Rubrik enables cyber resilience, data protection, and regulatory compliance across hybrid and cloud environments.

This course introduces the core concepts of Rubrik Security Cloud, focusing on secure backup, ransomware protection, data visibility, and compliance reporting. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of how Rubrik helps organizations protect critical data, respond to cyber threats, and meet regulatory requirements efficiently.

By the end of the training, learners will be able to navigate the Rubrik platform, understand security and compliance features, and recognize best practices for implementing Rubrik in real-world enterprise environments.

Prerequisites

This is a beginner-friendly course. However, the following background knowledge is recommended:

1. Basic understanding of IT infrastructure (servers, storage, databases)
2. Familiarity with virtualization concepts (VMware, Hyper-V – basic level)
3. General awareness of cybersecurity concepts (backup, recovery, ransomware)
4. Basic knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP – optional but helpful)
5. Understanding of compliance concepts (e.g., data retention, audits – optional)

No prior experience with Rubrik is required.

Table of Contents

Module 1: Introduction to Rubrik Security & Compliance

1. Overview of Modern Data Security Challenges
2. What is Rubrik? Platform Overview
3. Rubrik Security Cloud Architecture
4. Key Use Cases: Backup, Recovery, Security, and Compliance

Module 2: Core Concepts of Data Protection

1. Fundamentals of Backup and Recovery
2. Policy-Based Management in Rubrik
3. Immutable Backups and Zero Trust Principles
4. SLA Domains and Data Protection Policies

Module 3: Rubrik Security Features

1. Ransomware Threat Landscape
2. Rubrik’s Approach to Cyber Resilience
3. Anomaly Detection and Threat Monitoring
4. Immutable and Air-Gapped Backups

Module 4: Compliance and Governance with Rubrik

1. Understanding Data Compliance Requirements
2. Data Retention and Legal Hold
3. Compliance Reporting and Audits
4. Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

Module 5: Getting Started with the Rubrik Platform

1. Rubrik Deployment Models (On-Prem, Cloud, Hybrid)
2. Navigating the Rubrik User Interface
3. Connecting and Protecting Workloads
4. Monitoring Jobs and System Health

Module 6: Basic Recovery and Incident Response

1. Performing File-Level and Full-System Recovery
2. Recovery Validation and Testing
3. Responding to Security Incidents
4. Best Practices for Recovery Readiness

Module 7: Best Practices and Next Steps

1. Security and Compliance Best Practices
2. Common Implementation Pitfalls
3. Scaling Rubrik in Enterprise Environments
4. Learning Paths and Advanced Rubrik Certifications