In the first half of 2025, Microsoft reported a 32 percent increase in identity-based cyber attacks. Modern attackers no longer rely on sophisticated exploits or lengthy intrusion attempts. One leaked password is all it takes for adversaries to take over privileged access. Within minutes, permissions change, critical accounts disappear, and an entire organization is locked out of its own systems. 

The ability to rapidly and cleanly recover identity systems has become crucial for survival. Regaining access before damage spreads is the defining line between recovery and collapse. This is why identity recovery is now a central pillar of modern cybersecurity strategy, not an optional capability. 

In this article, we explore the growing threat of identity-centric attacks and how identity recovery enables organizations to regain control when access is completely lost. 

Why Identity Recovery Matters More Than Ever

The cybersecurity landscape has fundamentally shifted. Instead of breaking through external defenses, attackers now infiltrate through stolen identities and legitimate-looking credentials. When identity becomes the primary attack vector, the ability to restore it quickly determines whether an organization survives or shuts down. 

Zero Trust assumes that no identity is inherently trustworthy, every access must be verified. But Zero Trust collapses if identity cannot be restored to a trusted state after compromise. Without rapid identity recovery, every layer of security above it becomes meaningless. This is why identity recovery is no longer a supplemental feature, it is the core of modern cyber defense. 

Identity: The New Frontline of Cyber Warfare

Cyber attacks today are no longer focused on breaking firewalls or exploiting infrastructure vulnerabilities. The most valuable and most targeted asset is identity. Systems like Active Directory and Entra ID determine who is allowed in and what they are allowed to do. When attackers gain control of identity, they gain control of everything behind it. 

The consequences are immediate and severe. When identity is compromised, every service that depends on authentication collapses. Logins fail, email stalls, applications freeze, and business operations stop cold. The organization watches from the outside, locked out of its own environment. 

Challenges in Recovering Identity Systems 

Recovering identity after a compromise is far from straightforward. When access is lost, it’s not just a single account that must be restored, but the entire interconnected identity architecture. One wrong move can break the environment further and significantly extend downtime. 

Here are three of the core challenges that make identity recovery one of the most complex and critical operations in cybersecurity: 

Complexity of Active Directory Structures

Active Directory contains deeply interconnected components — forests, domains, controllers, users, groups, and security policies must operate in perfect sync. A mistake restoring any single object can trigger replication failures, trust conflicts, or complete system breakdown. Recovery requires precision and expertise, not manual trial and error. 

Limitations of Traditional Backups 

Conventional backups often fail under identity-based attacks because snapshots may already contain corruption, malware, or schema inconsistencies. Recovery may take hours or days, leaving the organization locked out with no access. When every minute counts, old backup approaches simply cannot keep up. 

The Complexity of Hybrid Identity Environments

Hybrid identity requires synchronized recovery between on-prem Active Directory and cloud services like Entra ID. Recovery must follow the correct sequence or trust relationships and enforcement policies break entirely. Restoring one side incorrectly can create authorization chaos across the environment. 

When identity is compromised and access disappears without warning, rapid and orchestrated response becomes the only path back to control. Organizations need tools that can execute identity recovery safely, accurately, and at speed — without risking further damage. 

Rubrik Identity Recovery delivers that capability, enabling a clean and coordinated recovery process before impacts escalate. 

Rubrik Identity Recovery: Rapid Response When Identity Is Compromised

Rubrik Identity Recovery provides a modern, unified approach to restoring access when identity systems are taken hostage. Instead of relying on slow, manual, error-prone procedures, recovery is orchestrated through a centralized console designed for high-pressure crisis conditions. 

Built for today’s hybrid environments — where identity lives across both on-prem AD and cloud-based Entra ID — Rubrik ensures fast, secure, and immutable recovery. Restores occur in minutes, returning systems to a trusted pre-attack state and enabling organizations to regain control before operational impact deepens. 

Key Capabilities of Rubrik Identity Recovery

Immutable, Isolated Backups 

Recovery points are locked and cannot be altered or deleted, ensuring clean restoration without reinfection. 

5-Step Wizard for Active Directory Recovery

Automated, guided workflow rebuilds AD quickly and accurately without risky manual processes. 

Granular Object and Attribute Restore

Restore users, groups, objects, or specific attributes without impacting the entire environment. 

Comprehensive Protection for Entra ID

Covers applications, registrations, and access policies for consistent cloud recovery. 

End-to-End Hybrid Recovery for AD and Entra ID

Unified restoration across on-prem and cloud identity with synchronized orchestration. 

Global Recovery Orchestration 

Centrally manage and execute recovery across multi-site and distributed environments. 

Single-Subscription Platform

All identity protection and recovery capabilities in one solution — no additional tools required. 

Strategic Impact of Rubrik Identity Recovery

Rubrik Identity Recovery ensures that access can be regained quickly and securely after identity compromise, allowing operations to resume before disruption becomes catastrophic. 

Faster Recovery and Reduced Downtime

Restore identity systems in minutes, not days, keeping business operations moving. 

Lower Reinfection Risk

Restore through a clean, isolated environment to eliminate hidden threats. 

Streamlined Hybrid Management 

One platform for both Active Directory and Entra ID recovery — no fragmented tools. 

Targeted, Controlled Restoration

Recover exactly what’s needed without destabilizing the environment. 

Stronger Cyber Resilience 

Return to a trusted identity state rapidly, preventing prolonged outages and protecting reputation. 

Learn More: Rubrik on Virtus Technology Indonesia 

Strengthen Identity Resilience with Virtus Technology Indonesia

As part of the CTI Group, Virtus Technology Indonesia brings deep experience in enterprise hybrid identity architecture and cyber resilience enablement. Virtus delivers end-to-end implementation of Rubrik Identity Recovery, from assessment and deployment to ongoing operational support. 

This approach provides a future-ready foundation for identity resilience, enabling businesses in Indonesia to withstand modern threats while accelerating secure digital transformation. 

Ready to reclaim control and ensure your organization stays operational under any circumstance? Contact the Virtus team today and begin building a resilient identity strategy that stands firm against modern attacks. 

  

Author: Danurdhara Suluh Prasasta  

CTI Group Content Writer