In a groundbreaking move to redefine cyber resilience, Commvault and SimSpace have unveiled the Commvault Recovery Range, a first-of-its-kind cyber range that seamlessly integrates real-world attack simulations with end-to-end recovery exercises. This pioneering solution empowers security professionals to experience, respond to, and recover from sophisticated cyberattacks in a high-fidelity environment that mirrors actual production systems.
A New Era in Cyber Preparedness
Traditional cyber ranges focus primarily on attack detection and containment, often neglecting the critical recovery phase. Commvault Recovery Range bridges this gap, enabling organizations to develop full-spectrum cyber resilience by combining SimSpace’s award-winning simulation platform with Commvault’s industry-leading recovery solutions. Security teams can now rehearse the entire incident lifecycle—from breach detection to validated, clean recovery—within a dynamic, pressure-tested environment.
“The need for hands-on cyber resilience training has never been more urgent,” said Bill O’Connell, Chief Security Officer at Commvault. “Together with SimSpace, we are delivering an experience that goes beyond theory—placing defenders in the trenches of a simulated cyber war, where they must react under real-world pressure and emerge with actionable recovery strategies.”
SimSpace CEO William “Hutch” Hutchison reinforced this sentiment: “We created SimSpace to provide the most realistic attack simulations possible. Partnering with Commvault takes this a step further—by integrating the recovery component, we are closing the loop on cyber preparedness and resilience.”
The Commvault Recovery Range Advantage
Commvault Recovery Range offers security professionals an immersive, hands-on experience with key features that set it apart:
- Hyper-Realistic Attack Simulations: Participants engage with sophisticated cyber threats within an environment that replicates their actual infrastructure, complete with live user interactions and operational workflows.
- End-to-End Recovery Exercises: Unlike conventional cyber training, this range pushes users to validate backups, sanitize infected data, and execute recovery plans using Commvault’s suite of resilience tools, including Air Gap Protect, Cleanroom Recovery, and Cloud Rewind.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Successful recovery requires IT and security teams to work in unison. This training brings together CSOs, CISOs, CIOs, IT Ops, and SecOps, ensuring organizations develop a cohesive, well-coordinated incident response strategy.
“Creating ‘muscle memory’ in cyber recovery isn’t about reading a playbook—it’s about live-fire exercises that test your defenses and recovery capabilities in real-time,” said Roland Cloutier, founder of The Business Protection Group and former Global CSO of TikTok. “Commvault Recovery Range is an essential step forward in ensuring organizations can bounce back quickly and effectively from cyber incidents.”
Shaping the Future of Cyber Resilience
As organizations face an increasingly complex threat landscape, solutions like Commvault Recovery Range provide an unparalleled opportunity to enhance cyber readiness. Michele Buschman, CIO of American Pacific Mortgage, highlights its value: “This level of realism in cyberattack and recovery drills will give us the confidence needed to protect our business and recover swiftly when facing real threats.”
Industry analysts are taking note of this shift. Phil Goodwin, Research VP at IDC, underscores the importance of hands-on cyber training: “You can’t prepare for a cyberattack with just a strategy document. You need real-world practice. Commvault Recovery Range delivers exactly that—immersing cyber teams in high-stakes scenarios that force critical decision-making under pressure.”
Experience Commvault Recovery Range at RSAC 2025
Organizations eager to witness this innovation in action can experience Commvault Recovery Range live at the RSA Conference 2025 (April 28–May 1, San Francisco). Limited slots are available for a hands-on, real-time attack and recovery simulation at the Alloy Collective. Commvault and SimSpace will also be showcasing their solutions at Booths #4308, #5678 (Commvault) and #3103 (SimSpace).
As cyber threats evolve, so must the strategies to combat them. Commvault and SimSpace’s new offering ensures that enterprises are not only prepared to defend against attacks—but are also ready to recover, fast and with confidence.