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Supply chain attacks occur when hackers compromise a third-party vendor's software or hardware, which then infects the vendor's customers. Such attacks can be devastating, as they allow the attacker to gain access to the systems and data of many organisations. 

To mitigate the risks of supply chain attacks, organisations should perform due diligence on their vendors, monitor their vendor's security practices, and implement strict access controls and network segmentation.

In this episode of the EM360 Podcast, Analyst Richard Stiennon speaks to Uri Dorot, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Radware, to discuss:

• Supply chain attacks from the client side
• Traditional WAF vs server protections vs client side protections
• Deployment experiences

Hyperautomation and AIOps are two of the most important technologies that are driving the digital transformation of businesses across the globe. 

The business value of Hyperautomation and AIOps is significant. By automating repetitive tasks, hyperautomation helps businesses to save time and reduce costs, while also improving accuracy and efficiency. 

AIOps, on the other hand, helps businesses to monitor their IT infrastructure in real-time, detect and resolve issues faster, and optimize IT operations, which ultimately leads to better business outcomes.

On this episode of the EM360 Podcast, Analyst Doug Laney is joined by John Appleby, CEO at Avantra, to discuss:

• AIOps as an enabler
• Tangible returns on investment
• Future of SAP landscapes

Shadow IT refers to the use of technology and IT systems within an organization without the approval or knowledge of the central IT department. 

This can range from employees using their own personal devices for work purposes to departments setting up and using their own software and systems. 

Shadow IT can increase security risks and lead to data breaches and violations of regulatory requirements. It can also cause operational problems and slow down decision-making. 

In this episode of the EM360 Podcast, Head of Content Matt Harris speaks to Chris Buijs, Chief Evangelist at EfficientIP, about: 

• The explosion of shadow IT 
• Cybercriminals’ approach to exploiting shadow IT
• How companies can regain control

Data management is essential for retailers to manage their data effectively to gain valuable insights into customer behavior, preferences, and purchase patterns. By doing so, retailers can make data-driven decisions and improve their operations, sales, and marketing strategies.

However, managing data can be challenging for retailers due to the volume, variety, and velocity of data generated by multiple sources, such as social media, mobile devices, and online platforms. 

Retailers must also comply with data privacy regulations and ensure the security of their customers' personal information. Additionally, they need to invest in advanced technology and skilled personnel to manage data effectively.

In this episode of the EM360 Podcast, Head of Content Matt Harris speaks to Ramesh Shurma, Founder and CEO at Orion Governance, to discuss:

• Major data challenges faced by retailers
• Protecting data assets in the face of recession
• Governance predictions for the next five years

Risk management is the process of identifying, assessing, and controlling threats to an organisation's capital and earnings. These risks can come in many forms, including market risk, credit risk, operational risk, and others. 

Effective risk management helps companies minimize the potential impact of negative events, protect their reputation, and ensure the stability of their operations.

In this episode of the EM360 Podcast, Head of Content Matt Harris speaks to Phil Robinson, Founder of Prism Infosec and David Adams, GRC Security Consultant at Prism Infosec, about: 

• How businesses should select their risk methodology
• Security teams and how to effectively communicate with them
• Where businesses go wrong

In traditional data architecture, data was always centralised in a data warehouse or a data lake and governed by a centralised team. 

However, with the rise of distributed systems, microservices, and agile methodologies, this approach has proven to be inadequate for managing data at scale. Data Mesh proposes a different approach, where data is treated as a product and owned by the teams that produce it. 

In other words, it's a way of thinking about data management that focuses on decentralisation and autonomy. But how can companies use this to their advantage?

In this episode of the EM360 Podcast, Analyst Christina Stathopoulos spoke to Paolo Platter, Co-Founder and CTO at Agile Lab, about: 

• Successful data mesh strategies
• Benefits vs monolithic data lakes
• Customer success stories

Agile Lab works with an array of clients across the globe, creating business vertical solutions to address specific challenges and needs in their field of activity. To hear about their success stories and the ways in which they exceed their clients' expectations, skip to 19:40.

Location intelligence. Location intelligence is crucial for a company's data-driven decision-making process, providing insights into the relationship between location and business operations. It helps identify new market opportunities, optimize operations, improve customer experiences, mitigate risks, and provide a competitive advantage.

By analyzing location-specific information, companies can make informed decisions that drive growth, reduce costs, and increase profitability. Ultimately, location intelligence is a valuable tool for companies seeking to make strategic decisions that optimize operations, enable growth, and gain a competitive edge in their respective industries.

In this episode of the EM360 Podcast, Analyst Susan Walsh speaks to Adam Ejsmont, Co-Founder of Echo Analytics, about:

• Location intelligence in the modern world
• Data collection and ensuring data privacy
• Why investing in location intelligence is critical

Incident response is the action taken to detect, triage, analyse, and remediate problems in software with the ultimate goal of minimising damage and restoring normal business functionality as quickly as possible. 

A well-executed incident response plan can help organisations mitigate the impact of security incidents and maintain the trust of their customers and stakeholders, but how specifically can the efficacy of an incident response program be assessed?

In this episode of the EM360 Podcast, RedMonk analyst Kate Holterhoff spoke to Fred Hebert, Staff Site Reliability Engineer at Honeycomb, as they explore:

• Why some metrics are better than others
• Lessons we learn from fighting forest fires
• Incident response methodology

Business agility refers to the ability of a company to quickly adapt and respond to changes in the market and customer demands. In today's fast-paced business environment, companies need to be nimble and flexible to remain competitive and succeed.

Agile practices have become a key factor in achieving business agility, with organizations adopting methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, and Lean. These practices focus on collaboration, continuous improvement, and delivering value to customers as quickly as possible. 

In this episode of the EM360 Podcast, Head of Content Matt Harris speaks to Arie van Bennekum, Business Agility pioneer and co-author of the Agile Manifesto, about: 

• How to become more agile 
• Responding efficiently to market changes
• Key metrics in tracking level of agility 

Companies are using the metaverse in the workplace in a variety of ways. 

From using virtual reality environments to allow remote employees to work together as if they were in the same physical space, to using virtual events and trade shows to showcase their products and services to a global audience, the metaverse is a growing commodity for forward-thinking companies.

The metaverse is now proving to be a versatile tool for companies looking to enhance the workplace experience for employees, but what are its risks and drawbacks? Are some companies right to be reluctant?

In this episode of the EM360 Podcast, Head of Content Matt Harris speaks to Jos van der Westhuizen, CEO and Co-Founder of Remio, about:

• How companies are exploring VR programs
• Challenges of driving employee adoption of VR
• Enterprise Metaverse-as-a-Service and how it will evolve