Data Protection Gumbo

Oren Wortman, VP of Cybersecurity Services, NA at Sygnia shares invaluable insights on the pitfalls of incident response and the importance of preparation. He emphasizes the adversarial mindset, where understanding and simulating potential attackers' moves is crucial for robust cybersecurity. The conversation touches on the sophistication of cybercriminal organizations and the potential impacts of AI in cybersecurity, both as a tool for defenders and a weapon for attackers.

Errol Weiss, Chief Security Officer at Health ISAC dives into cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection discussing the role of CISOs and their responsibilities. We also discuss ransomware attacks and data backup strategies, cybersecurity talent shortages, and internship programs for those aspiring to enter the cybersecurity industry.

We dive deep with W. Curtis Preston, aka Mr. Backup, as we discover the real-world implications, benefits, and truths behind the buzzwords of Airgap and Immutability and learn why they're essential in today's data protection landscape.

Join us as we sit down with Ken Cox, President of Hostirian, to delve deep into the intricacies of data storage. Together, we'll unmask the often-overlooked risks and explore best practices to ensure your data remains secure and accessible.

We journey through the history of ransomware with Allan Liska from the Computer Security Incident Response Team at Recorded Future. From its early origins to its current impact on infrastructure deployment and disaster recovery, Allan provides a comprehensive overview, sharing expert insights into data protection strategies for both on-prem and cloud environments, and emphasizing the importance of understanding data ownership in the evolving cybersecurity landscape.

Andy Syrewicze, a Microsoft MVP and Technical Evangelist at Hornetsecurity delves into the intricate world of Microsoft 365 compliance, discussing the journey "From Chaos to Compliance." Andy sheds light on the challenges posed by the ever-evolving compliance regulations and shares invaluable insights on alleviating the burdens on IT teams, exploring considerations and essential tools within M365, and illustrating how third-party solutions can play a pivotal role in aiding organizations to maintain compliance, ensuring a smoother and more secure experience.

Eric Olden, Co-founder and CEO of Strata Identity, Inc., delves into the evolving identity landscape amidst rapid global changes. Addressing compliance in a multi-cloud world, the necessity of MFA and the innovative approach of Identity Orchestration. He offers insights on the future of Identity Access Management and its distinction in the current market.

We dive deep with Debjeet Bagchi, Senior Technical Marketing Engineer at Pure Storage, exploring the intricacies of unstructured data management, the critical importance of robust data protection, and the evolving landscape of the storage industry in the age of public cloud. Debjeet also shares invaluable insights on the role of artificial intelligence in today's tech and how recovery speed can make or break your business.

Dmitry Panenkov, CEO of Emma has an eye-opening discussion on revolutionizing cloud workloads. Dmitry unpacks the compelling origin story of Emma, describing it as a solution born out of the urgent need for heightened data protection standards in the complex world of cloud adoption. We delve into streamlining cloud adoption and how you can gain complete control over your infrastructure.

Niraj Tolia, CEO and Co-Founder at Alcion dives deep into the evolving landscape of cyber threats like ransomware, offering insights on how these new risks change the way customers should approach data protection. We also discuss surprising revelations about the role of AI in modern data protection strategies.

Robert Daigle, Director, Global AI Business Leader at Lenovo discusses the rapid evolution and democratization of AI, offering insights for IT professionals to navigate this changing landscape. Delving into AI's transformative journey, Robert highlights Lenovo's significant role as a global leader in AI technology, demystifying common concerns and emphasizing the significance of upskilling in the AI era.

Eoghan Casey, VP of Cybersecurity Strategy and Product Development at OwnBackup delves into the intricate world of SaaS security by shedding light on the shortcomings of current data protection solutions. We discuss the gaps in prevalent strategies, offer insights into the evolution of SaaS threats, and suggests forward-thinking approaches to fortify SaaS environments.

Colm Keegan, Senior Consultant, Product Marketing at Dell Technologies addresses the formidable challenges that organizations face with multicloud integration and the unstoppable surge of data growth. What does zero trust truly signify, why should organizations pay attention, and explores the concept of embracing the breach.

Steven Rodin, CEO and President at Storagepipe dives into the intricate world of hybrid cloud environments, unraveling the principles and best practices to secure and sustain digital assets. From establishing reliable backups to implementing disaster recovery plans and fortifying cybersecurity measures, you will gain insight into the essential guidelines that form the commandments for robust cloud infrastructure management.

Jon Toor, Chief Marketing Officer at Cloudian where we dissect the benefits of object storage. We delve into navigating the dynamic interplay between cloud and on-premises solutions, and how object storage can be the game-changer for backup environments, offering a secure and cost-effective solution.

Alex Hesterberg, CEO at Superna embarks on a captivating exploration of the expanding world of unstructured data and data security trends. The discussion gets fervid as Alex enlightens us about the amplified use of unstructured data platforms in recovery and resiliency along with its application in tier zero platforms like SAP HANA. His insights about data integration into business intelligence tools and the potential of AI and ML technologies like ChatGPT are truly riveting.

Jim Garn, CEO at QuorumLabs, Inc. provides an in-depth perspective on the ongoing ransomware feud, the importance of offensive strategies besides defensive measures, and the weighty implications of the White House's recent cybersecurity strategy document for businesses. Jim unveils practical precautions that C-level executives can take to fortify their organizations, including vigilant email security controls, robust password policies, and the crucial utilization of multi-factor authentication.

David Cerf, Chief Data Evangelist at GRAU DATA generously lends us his in-depth knowledge on data protection, tape solutions. Through our conversation, you'll learn the significance of a layered approach to data protection, the key steps towards a zero trust environment with application firewalls, and the realities of obtaining ransomware insurance in the current landscape.

Steven Umbehocker, Founder and CEO of OSNEXUS takes us on a flavorful journey through the world of data storage as he dishes out his knowledge on the heated debate between object storage and tape backup. We'll be stirring the pot on the advantages and disadvantages of both storage options, exploring the concept of immutability, and discussing the different tiers of data storage.

David Sinclair, Founder and CEO of 4FreedomMobile reveals how his platform is designed to safeguard your privacy and put an end to tracking. We dive deep into the various attack vectors contributing to surveillance and how both Apple and Android devices collect and send our data multiple times daily.