Fear of Lockout: Confronting the Risk of Losing Tenant Access

Identity is the acknowledged defense perimeter. But defenders are confronting an under-acknowledged risk: losing access to your own cloud tenants. In this session, Semperis Principal Product Manager Tim Springston examines how ransomware, “scorched earth” attacks, misconfigurations, and admin mistakes can trigger cloud lockout, and he contrasts fear of lock-out with fear of lock-in.

Tim steps through common lockout patterns, what recovery options realistically exist (both technical and support-driven), and several methods to retain access for a powerful safety net. You’ll leave with a concise readiness checklist and a clearer perspective on where new controls, patterns, and vendor commitments are urgently needed to make tenant lockout a survivable event rather than an existential crisis.