Data Protection Gumbo

Chris Were, CEO and Co-Founder of Verida drops details on self-sovereign identities, security, and how to keep control of your personal data in the midst of cyber incidents on the rise.

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.