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SentinelOne Rollback Mitigation: How Automated Threat Reversal Shields Mid-Market Businesses

Written by Katie MacDonald | Jan 28, 2025 10:36:05 PM

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Cyberattacks aren’t just about breaching defenses—they’re about causing lasting damage. Ransomware encrypts files. Malware manipulates system settings. Fileless attacks hide in memory. Even if you detect a threat, undoing its harm can take days, cost thousands, and strain IT teams. SentinelOne’s Rollback Mitigation Action solves this by automating damage reversal. Here’s how it works—and why pairing it with Gradient Cyber’s Managed XDR services is a game-changer for mid-market businesses.

What Is SentinelOne’s Rollback Mitigation Action?

Rollback Mitigation Action is a feature within SentinelOne’s endpoint protection platform that acts like a “time machine” for your systems. When a threat is detected, it doesn’t just isolate the attack—it automatically reverses every change the malicious activity caused. This includes:

  • Restoring encrypted or deleted files
  • Reverting registry edits
  • Terminating malicious processes
  • Removing hidden persistence mechanisms 

Unlike traditional antivirus tools that focus on blocking threats, SentinelOne addresses the aftermath, ensuring attacks leave no trace.

How SentinelOne’s Rollback Works in 4 Steps

  1. Real-Time Behavioral Detection
    SentinelOne monitors endpoints for suspicious activity, such as unauthorized file encryption or unusual process behavior. Its AI models analyze patterns to identify both known and zero-day threats.

  2. Automatic Threat Containment
    When a threat is detected, the platform immediately isolates the affected device from the network to prevent lateral movement.

  3. Damage Reversal
    Here’s where Rollback Mitigation shines. SentinelOne uses pre-attack system snapshots and activity logs to revert all changes made by the attack. For example:

    • Ransomware-encrypted files are restored to their original state
    • Malware-installed registry keys are deleted
    • Tampered system settings are reset
  4. Root Cause Analysis
    Post-recovery, SentinelOne provides a detailed report on the attack’s origin, methods, and impact, helping teams strengthen defenses proactively.

Why Mid-Market Companies Can’t Afford Manual Recovery

Mid-market businesses often lack the resources of large enterprises. A single ransomware incident can cost upwards of $200,000 in downtime, recovery, and reputational harm (Darwin's Data). Manual remediation efforts stretch IT teams thin, delaying normal operations. SentinelOne’s Rollback Mitigation Action addresses three critical gaps:

  1. Speed
    Automated reversal takes minutes, not days. Employees stay productive, and attackers gain no leverage.

  2. Cost Efficiency
    Eliminate expensive third-party recovery services or negotiations with ransomware groups.

  3. Comprehensive Protection
    Rollback works across ransomware, fileless attacks, and even “living-off-the-land” techniques that abuse legitimate tools like PowerShell.

Gradient Cyber Enhances SentinelOne with Managed XDR

While SentinelOne’s Rollback Mitigation is powerful, maximizing its value requires expertise. Gradient Cyber’s Managed Extended Detection and Response (XDR) services layer human insight onto automated tools:

  • 24/7 Threat Hunting
    We monitor endpoints, cloud workloads, and SaaS apps to catch threats SentinelOne might not yet see.

  • Custom Playbooks
    Tailored response protocols ensure Rollback Mitigation aligns with your business’s risk tolerance.

  • Unified Coverage
    We integrate SentinelOne with network, cloud, and SaaS protections for end-to-end visibility.

For example, if an attacker exploits a misconfigured AWS S3 bucket to deploy endpoint malware, our team correlates cloud and endpoint alerts to trigger Rollback while securing the cloud environment.

Build Cyber Resilience with Gradient Cyber

SentinelOne’s Rollback Mitigation Action is a leap forward in endpoint protection—but cybersecurity isn’t a “set and forget” solution. Mid-market companies need partners who can manage complexity, adapt to new threats, and align defenses with business goals.

Gradient Cyber’s Managed XDR services ensure SentinelOne operates at peak effectiveness while bridging gaps in your security stack. From endpoint recovery to cloud incident response, we turn cutting-edge tools into tangible business outcomes.

Ready to Stop Attacks Before They Cause Damage?

Don’t wait for the next breach to test your recovery plan. Contact Gradient Cyber today to deploy SentinelOne with expert-managed XDR—and ensure every cyberattack rolls back into oblivion.