Anuj Tyagi is a seasoned SRE with more than a decade of experience in cloud, AI & cybersecurity. Tech speaker and open-source contributor. getty In an era of cyberthreats, pandemics and natural disasters, risk isn't just a probability—it's a certainty. Three years ago, a ransomware attack hit one of our key clients at 2 a.m. on a Friday, paralyzing their customer service operation and threatening $50,000 per hour in losses. What saved them from catastrophe?