On this episode of Champions and Challengers, host Greg Lestini, Public Finance Attorney at Bricker Graydon, sits down with Megan Garza, Communications Manager at Varonis, to explore the fast-evolving world of cybersecurity—especially at the intersection of FinTech, data protection, and AI.

From the risks posed by social media to the necessity of robust incident response plans, Megan shares insights drawn from her own podcast, Speed Data, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Varonis helps organizations understand and reduce their data risk. Together, they unpack what it means to take a truly data-centric approach to security and why it’s more important than ever in today’s regulatory and digital climate.

Listeners will also hear about Varonis' presence at industry events like RSA, the value of free data risk assessments, and the personal challenges that shape professional grit.

Key Topics:

Data-centric cybersecurity in FinTech

AI's dual role in innovation and risk

The growing importance of data privacy

Why “you need to have a game plan”

What makes Varonis a leader in the space