Data Protection Gumbo

Scott McCrady, CEO of SolCyber discusses managed cybersecurity services, rising cyber insurance costs, and the impact of geopolitical conflicts on cybersecurity. He shares insights on how organizations can reduce risks and improve response strategies, especially in today's uncertain political and economic landscape. Scott also addresses the role of AI in enhancing cybersecurity and provides career advice for those navigating the current job market.

Daniel Barber, CEO of DataGrail delves into the founding of DataGrail, the challenges enterprises face in managing privacy, and how regulations like GDPR and CCPA impact the collection and processing of personal data. The conversation highlights the significance of consent in the digital age, the role of generative AI in data processing, and the necessity for transparency and control to build consumer trust.

Jake Moshenko, Co-founder and CEO of AuthZed discusses the challenges of application security, focusing on the critical difference between authorization and authentication, and how these play a role in modern cybersecurity. He also touches on topics like ransomware threats, AI in cybersecurity, and trends in the job market, providing insightful advice for both tech professionals and businesses.

Stefaan Vervaet, CEO of Akave.ai discusses the revolutionary impacts of decentralized compute, immutability, and blockchain technology in data storage and protection. Stefaan shares insights on how Akave.ai is leveraging blockchain to create a decentralized storage solution that ensures data integrity and immutability, making it particularly valuable for regulated environments and decentralized AI use cases. We wrap up with a discussion on the future of data protection and the potential for hybrid models that combine traditional cloud with decentralized storage.

Doug Neumann, co-founder and CEO of Arpio, discusses how Arpio differentiates itself by offering a turnkey disaster recovery solution that addresses modern cloud architectures. He shares insights on navigating economic turbulence, the evolution of cybersecurity threats, and how Arpio is leveraging AI to accelerate ransomware recovery.

Jeremy Snyder, founder and CEO of FireTail, joins the show to discuss the rising importance of API security in a world where over 80% of internet requests are API calls. Jeremy shares his journey from launching FireTail to becoming a leading voice in cybersecurity, providing insights into how organizations can protect their APIs from increasingly common cyber threats. Learn the strategies to secure your APIs against breaches, understand the critical role of APIs in modern infrastructure, and discover how to mitigate risks that could expose sensitive data. Jeremy also offers advice for tech professionals on how to leverage AI to stay competitive and advance in the evolving job market.

Anthony Mays, a former Google software engineer and the founder of Morgan Latimer Consulting shares his inspiring journey from growing up in Compton and overcoming personal challenges to becoming a successful technologist. Discover the strategies that can be used to overcome the trust gap in hiring and land top roles. Learn how to build credibility and stand out in a competitive job market.

Vivek Ramachandran, the visionary founder of SquareX shares the origins of SquareX, highlighting how it aims to mitigate last-mile attacks by embedding security directly within the browser. The discussion delves deep into the importance of browser security in today's enterprise environments, addressing common threats such as ransomware, phishing, and the impact of generative AI on cyber attacks.

Leila Golchehreh, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Relyance AI delved into AI governance, the importance of data integrity, and best practices for integrating AI technologies securely. Leila shared her journey and vision for creating a company that bridges the gap between privacy and technology, emphasizing the need for continuous monitoring and a thorough understanding of the technology stack.

Mike Bowers, Chief Architect at Faircom dives into the intricacies of database technology and its real-world applications. Mike shares insights on Faircom’s role in critical systems such as the U.S. stock market, FAA flight tracking, and even the International Space Station. We explore the evolution of data management, the impact of IoT, and the future of AI and machine learning in databases.