As identity becomes the new perimeter, an under-acknowledged risk remains: losing access to your own cloud tenants. The session examines how ransomware, “scorched earth” attacks, misconfigurations, and admin mistakes can trigger cloud lockout, and contrasts fear of lock-out with fear of lock-in.

We’ll step 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.