Data Protection Gumbo: Recent Episodes
Demetrius Malbrough
Paul Graeve, CEO of The Data Group, discusses the hidden dangers of poor data management. We talk about why CEOs must take charge of their data strategy, how bad data can derail AI initiatives, and why fragmented data is silently draining company resources. Paul offers practical steps for leaders to regain control, unify their data, and turn it into a competitive advantage. Plus, an exclusive preview of his upcoming book, Data Driven Leader!
Jerome Wendt, CEO & Principal Analyst at DCIG, unpacks the latest trends in data protection. We dive into intermittent encryption, a stealthy new ransomware tactic, and how AI-driven anomaly detection is reshaping cybersecurity. Jerome also shares insights on VMware’s licensing shake-up, the rise of multi-hypervisor environments, and why backup solutions are now essential migration tools. Plus, we discuss career shifts in cybersecurity and cloud computing in an evolving job market. Tune in for a deep dive into the future of backup, recovery, and resilience!
Kate Cox, Business Development at Memcyco uncovers the alarming rise of digital impersonation attacks and the role AI plays in making scams more convincing than ever. We discuss how cybercriminals exploit AI to clone websites, steal data, and undermine consumer trust. Kate shares eye-opening statistics, real-world examples, and practical strategies to protect yourself and your organization from these growing threats. Whether you’re a business owner, cybersecurity enthusiast, or everyday internet user, this episode is packed with actionable insights to keep you safe online in 2025.
Evan Powell, Founding CEO of DeepTempo, explores advancements in cybersecurity through the innovative use of Large Log Model (LogLM). He discusses the challenges of securing data amidst increasing cyber threats, the role of platforms like Snowflake in reducing data silos, and best practices for leveraging AI in threat detection. Powell emphasizes a defense-in-depth approach, collective learning, and actionable insights from tons of data points to identify and respond to novel attacks. The episode concludes with a call to explore DeepTempo’s platform on Snowflake for enhanced security solutions.
Abhinav Srivastava, Founder and CEO of Breez Security delve into the rising importance of identity security in combating credential compromises and safeguarding cloud and SaaS platforms. Abhinav explains how to use behavioral identity telemetry and AI to enhance detection and response capabilities. The conversation explores persistent security challenges like phishing, credential stuffing, and the complexities of implementing least privilege principles. Abhinav underscores the need for a balanced approach across prevention, detection, and response, emphasizing real-time identity monitoring and anomaly detection.
James O’Sullivan, founder and CEO of Nuke from Orbit explore the hidden dangers of PIN usage and the risks posed when phones are stolen, emphasizing the underestimated security vulnerabilities in everyday mobile device usage. James shares the origin story of his company, born from a personal incident of phone theft, and details how Nuke from Orbit provides users with tools to swiftly and securely disable sensitive data across devices through a trusted network of contacts. The conversation highlights practical tips for improving PIN hygiene, the growing threat of shoulder surfing, and how AI and behavioral analytics are shaping cybersecurity. James also provides insights into the future of fintech security and shares valuable resources for staying informed in the evolving tech landscape.
Johnny Yu, Research Manager, Infrastructure Software Platforms, Worldwide Infrastructure Research at IDC dives into the challenges and strategies for backing up containerized workloads. We explore the evolution of container technology, differences from traditional backups, and the expertise gap in managing Kubernetes-based systems. Johnny discusses emerging roles like platform engineers, the need for tailored tools, and advice for vendors addressing containerized workloads. This episode provides actionable insights for navigating the complexities of modern data protection in a containerized world.
Gorkem Ercan, CTO and Founding Distinguished Engineer at Jozu, shares insights into overcoming the challenges of integrating AI and ML into DevOps workflows, emphasizing the critical role of immutable artifacts in ensuring trust and efficiency. He introduces KitOps.ml, an open-source project designed to simplify the management of AI/ML artifacts and enable seamless collaboration between teams. Erkan also explores the growing demand for data scientists, the evolving landscape of CI/CD pipelines, and the future of DevOps tools shaped by AI innovations. Reflecting on the energy of recent KubeCon events, he highlights how AI is driving transformative changes in cloud-native projects and invites listeners to explore KitOps.ml and engage with the community through the podcast’s platforms.
Subho Halder, Co-founder and CEO of AppKnox, dives into the evolving challenges and trends in mobile app security. He shares insights into protecting sensitive data on mobile applications, addressing issues like man-in-the-middle attacks, insecure coding practices, and fake apps. He emphasizes the importance of integrating security into the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), leveraging DevSecOps, and using AI for detection. The discussion also explores future trends, including AI-driven threat detection and expanded security for IoT-connected devices.
Eric Olden, Co-Founder and CEO of Strata Identity, dives into the challenges and innovations in identity management for multi-cloud environments. He explains the concept of identity orchestration, its role in zero-trust architecture, and the evolution of identity management from SAML to abstraction layers like IDQL and HEXA. Eric also highlights real-world applications, such as failover scenarios for cruise ships and military operations, emphasizing the importance of resilient identity systems. Listeners are encouraged to explore his book, Identity Orchestration for Dummies, for actionable insights.
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.
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 D. 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 & 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.
Gene Leyzarovich, Founder at JetStor shares insights on the evolution of data storage from tapes and magnetic disks to modern flash and hybrid systems. We discuss the significant impact of the Broadcom and VMware acquisition on licensing costs, prompting many organizations to explore alternatives like Proxmox and Hyper-V.
Yasir Ali, CEO of Polymer Data Security discusses data security amidst the rise of AI and machine learning, highlighting the increasing complexity of managing data integrity and risks in AI governance. The discussion shifts to AI governance, where Yasser outlines the primary risks, including data leakage, model biases, and the challenge of deep fakes. He also emphasizes the need for robust data classification and the use of tools to prevent misuse of information within AI models.
Rodrigo Loureiro, CEO of CyberConnective Corporation (C3) emphasizes the importance of understanding and addressing fundamental security measures such as patching servers, closing vulnerable ports, and maintaining up-to-date controls before investing in advanced technologies. He highlights AI’s role in enhancing both attack and defense capabilities, stressing the need for organizations to adopt AI to manage security data and streamline threat detection.
John D. Cook, founder and CEO of John D. Cook Consulting shares insights from his extensive background in math and statistics, focusing on data privacy. The discussion dives into the complexities of handling data breaches, emphasizing the stress and challenges organizations face when sensitive information is compromised. We also cover the importance of HIPAA regulations, encryption standards, and the nuances of de-identifying data to prevent re-identification.
Kelley Osburn, Senior Director of OEM and Channel Business Development at Graid Technology discuss the advancements and challenges in NVMe, Non-Volatile Memory Express storage and RAID, Redundant Array of Independent Disks technology. We also explore the future of NVMe and GPU integration, emphasizing the need for high-speed data access in AI and ML applications.
Candida Valois, Field CTO at Scality dives into the crucial topic of ransomware and the role of immutable storage in defending against such attacks. Candida emphasizes that not all immutable storage solutions are equal and highlights the importance of true immutability, particularly through S3 object storage.
Nick Howell, Global Field CTO for Cloud at NetApp discusses the evolving responsibilities and challenges faced by Field CTOs and Technical Evangelists. From navigating job market trends and salary transparency to exploring the future of AI and cybersecurity, this episode offers valuable insights for anyone in the tech industry.
Jordan Winkelman, Field Solutions CTO at Quantum discusses the impact of AI on data management, emphasizing the importance of preserving data, ensuring compliance, and protecting it from cybersecurity threats. We also delve into the role of tape storage, deduplication, and cloud solutions in modern data protection strategies, while also touching on the evolution of AI and its potential future in the industry.
Giorgio Regni, CTO at Scality discusses immutability in data storage, explaining its evolution from media-based to software-based implementations. He also highlights the complexities of immutability, including administrative controls, compliance with regulations like GDPR, and the need for effective detection and recovery processes.
Lee Caswell, SVP Product and Solutions Marketing at Nutanix highlights the increasing importance of adapting total cost of ownership (TCO) and return on investment (ROI) models to reflect new licensing costs. He also addresses the shift towards hybrid and multi-cloud environments, emphasizing the role of customer-managed security policies and the reduction of egress fees.
Sam Curry, VP & CISO at ZScaler explores the implications of new SEC reporting requirements, the increasing challenges of ransomware attacks, and the shift towards encryptionless extortion. Sam shares insights into how critical infrastructure is becoming more vulnerable and discusses new reporting standards introduced in 2024. The conversation also touches on the importance of robust incident response strategies, the role of AI in cybersecurity, and the need for architectural transformation to enhance security frameworks.
Rocco D’Amico, the founder and CEO of Brass Valley dives into various aspects of IT Asset Disposition, including the hidden threats of dark data and end-of-life assets, challenges of data center closures and mergers, cost management, compliance and regulations, chain of custody, and innovations in the ITAD industry.
Daniel Grzelak, Chief Innovation Officer at Plerion discusses his role’s unique challenges with a focus on simplifying cloud security. He also shares valuable insights for aspiring tech leaders on becoming a technical evangelist or innovation officer, emphasizing expertise, opinion formation, and public engagement.
Justin Gesso, Senior Director of Marketing at BetSol, dives into critical disaster recovery strategies, emphasizing the need for thorough planning and testing. He talks about the evolving role of backup administrators in the age of cloud computing and automation, and the importance of maintaining a balance between human oversight and technological advancements in safeguarding data.
Jo Peterson, Vice President of Cloud and Security Services at Clarify360 discusses the critical importance of Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) in protecting against modern cyber threats. She covers the essential aspects of understanding exposure and accessibility of data, the importance of determining access levels, and how DSPM benefits organizations by enhancing data protection.
Dmitry Sotnikov, Chief Product Officer at Cayosoft a dives into the rising threat of ransomware, emphasizing the necessity of robust business continuity and disaster recovery plans for active directory. The conversation covers best practices for backing up and recovering Active Directory, the significance of having automated recovery solutions, and utilizing cloud-based replicas for recovery.
Steven Umbehocker, Founder & CEO of OSNEXUS a dives into the current state and future of storage solutions in the age of AI and ML but also ignites a conversation on the readiness of traditional storage systems to handle the massive scale of LLMs. Through technical insights, forward-looking predictions, and practical advice, he highlights the critical intersection of storage technology and AI innovation, paving the way for future developments in data management and efficiency.
Richard Halm, Senior Attorney, Cybersecurity, Data Protection, & Privacy at Clark Hill PLC explores the complexities of the new SEC rule on incident and risk disclosures. We dive into the resurgence of ransomware, the impact of AI on cybersecurity threats, and the critical elements of the SEC’s requirements. The episode also covers the crucial concept of materiality in cybersecurity incidents, the strategic role of cyber insurance, and the evolving responsibilities of corporate boards in cybersecurity oversight.
Craig Petronella, CEO of Petronella Technology Group dives into the complexities of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). We discuss the inception and necessity of CMMC within the defense sector, its evolution from NIST standards, and the challenges of self-attestation. The conversation also touches on the financial aspects of compliance, strategies for efficient adherence, and the potential role of AI. Additionally, Petronella offers valuable insights for cybersecurity aspirants and resources for navigating CMMC compliance.
Damien Stevens, Founder and CEO of Servosity delves into the critical importance of regular backup testing amidst the landscape of technological advancements and the recent trends in tech layoffs. He navigates through the complexities of maintaining data integrity in a time of tech industry fluctuations, highlighting the essential role of diligent backup testing in safeguarding information against the backdrop of 2024’s tech layoffs.
Martin Kunze, Founder and Chief Marketing Officer at Cerabyte discusses the long-term durability and efficiency of storing data. This approach addresses issues like data longevity, ecological impact, and the increasing volume of digital information. We also touch on the technical and philosophical implications of preserving digital heritage for future generations.
Dr. Ali Sekmen, CEO at Pangea Tech Consulting, and Chris Jones, Chief Technology Officer discuss the forefront of AI and machine learning, focusing on the development and application of these technologies in solving complex data science and engineering problems. With a blend of academic insight and practical industry experience, the episode delves into topics such as the basics and building blocks of AI, generative AI, machine learning, neural networks, and the impact of AI on cybersecurity and future professions.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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.
Huxley Barbee, Security Evangelist at runZero shares his valuable insights on various approaches to asset discovery, such as agents, authenticated active scanning, and pulling data from other solutions. We’ll also touch on the pros and cons of passive network monitoring and unauthenticated active scanning for finding unmanaged devices.
Krista Macomber, Senior Analyst, Data Protection and Security at The Futurum Group explores the importance of SaaS Data Protection and the use of API. We also dive into automating disaster recovery processes, implementing multi-factor authentication, zero trust architecture, and immutability for stronger security.
Joep Piscaer, Independent Industry Analyst at TLA Tech B.V. unravels the complex world of Kubernetes, backup and recovery, and their impact on stateful and stateless applications. He also discusses the state of Kubernetes Data Protection.
Muli Motola, Co-Founder and CEO at acsense discusses the critical role of identity access management and continuous access in ensuring business continuity. We also explor how to provide resilience to IT systems in the face of emerging security risks such as ransomware.
Dr. Joye Purser, CISSP, Global Lead – Field Cybersecurity at Veritas Technologies dives into her first-hand experience of this leading conference, revealing her discoveries of the latest trends, solutions, and potential challenges in the realm of cybersecurity, data protection, and backup and recovery.
Jerome Wendt, President and Founder of DCIG discusses the practical applications of artificial intelligence in data protection and optimization. Uncover how AI can be utilized in ransomware detection, data placement, and increase your understanding of the shift towards SaaS, PaaS, and XaaS.
Omar Masri, founder and CEO of Mamori explores the challenges and trends in the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity. Omar reveals the perfect storm created by increased demand for theft, increased vulnerability, and outdated software security, and shares insights on keeping your business secure in these uncertain times.
André Kearthland, Solutions Architect at Netsurit explores the importance of implementing cloud services securely and migrating data to public clouds like Microsoft Azure. Emphasizing the significance of a Zero Trust architecture, he sheds light on common mistakes and the need to verify user identity before granting access.
Zac Cohen, COO and Co-Founder at Filebase dives deep into the benefits of decentralized storage, discussing the crucial role of APIs in the storage industry, data management, and analytics space. We also explore a world without major cloud providers like AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure, discussing the impact of the cloud on businesses, data centralization, and the potential of decentralized storage.
Jason Lohrey, Founder and CEO of Arcitecta dives into the world of data management and explore the challenges of managing vast amounts of data. We also discuss the differences between structured and unstructured data, the importance of metadata, and the need for a shift in thinking about data storage and security.
Paul Valente, co-founder and CEO of VISO Trust discussed the growing importance of knowing your third parties, their control posture, and the data shared with them, as well as the challenges faced by security teams in assessing third parties at scale.
William McKnight, President at McKnight Consulting Group discusses the importance of data maturity in achieving digital transformation and the crucial role of data architects in helping organizations become data-driven.
Kanika Tolver, CEO and Author of Career Rehab discusses how to take charge of your career and learn valuable tips on diversifying your education and navigating tech layoffs.
Josh Stephens, Chief Technology and Strategy Officer at BackBox discusses how network automation can help mitigate cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
Renita Rhodes, CyberSecurity Specialist discusses why compliance alone is not enough for effective security.
Steve Perkins, Chief Marketing Officer at Nubeva explores how decryption is the fastest path to ransomware recovery, the steps to take when responding to a ransomware attack, and the average time and cost of a ransom.
Georgi Matev, Head of Product at Alcion explores the security risks of SaaS services and ransomware attacks, specifically as they relate to protecting data in Microsoft 365.
Christophe Bertrand, Practice Director of Data Management and Analytics at Enterprise Strategy Group shares his insights on how companies can close the SaaS backup disconnect and ensure that their data is fully protected.
Jim McGann, VP of Marketing and Business Development at Index Engines educates us on the importance of considering cyber threats as the new disaster and shares his insights on validating your backups to avoid potential data loss.
Shira Shamban, Co-Founder and CEO at Solvo brings insight on the challenges faced by developers working on-prem and the difficulties faced by cybersecurity teams in putting guardrails in place to increase security posture.
Olivier Dalle, CTO and General Director at INSPEERE shares insights on Zettabyte and B Tree Filesystems and how they can improve your overall data protection.
Mike Voss, Founder and CEO of EtherGap shares insights on the best practices to airgapping, protecting your backups, and how to automate the entire airgap process by leveraging hardware.
Sanket Parlikar, Co-Founder at Revyz and Aaron Geister, Atlassian Administrator at Markforged shares their insights on the challenges, pitfalls, and benefits of backing up and protecting your Atlassian Jira data.
Sanjay Poonen, CEO and President at Cohesity shares his insights on the intersection of Data Protection, Data Management, and Data Security. He also discusses his thoughts on ransomware recovery warranties and insurance and the formation of the Security Advisory Council.
Steven Umbehocker, Founder & CEO at OSNEXUS and John Conlin, Territory Manager at Seagate Lyve Cloud discuss the evolution of backup from disk-to-tape to disk-to-object and disk-to-cloud.
Haseeb Awan, Founder and CEO of Efani explains SIM swapping, why telecom companies struggle to solve certain mobile security threats, and the risks associated with your mobile phone data.
Subbiah Sundaram, Sr. VP of Products at HYCU discusses several key announcements at re:Invent 2022, details about HYCU’s free tier which provides zero-impact backups to one-click restores, and easy data mobility.
Seth Goldhammer, VP Marketing at Spyderbat discusses how cloud-native approaches are creating new security challenges and how developers are impacted when they write their code including being vulnerable to hacking.
David Heinemeier Hannsson, Co-owner & CTO of 37signals, Makers of Basecamp + HEY discusses why they left the Cloud, the formula on how to make the decision for yourself, and the steps to consider before making the jump.
Kevin Bailey, VP Channel and GTM Strategy at Cybrilliance discusses the differences between cyber security and cyber resilience, why you should protect your data in they cyberverse, and the importance of active data protection.
Martez Reed, Director Of Technical Marketing at Morpheus Data discusses the rise of data breaches, his views on the longterm storage of personal data, and the role zero trust plays in the future of securing data.
Chris Marshall, President of Verified Backups LLC discusses how customers should be thinking about Disaster Recovery, steps to limit the impact of ransomware, and the importance of verifying your backups.
Patrick Mayock, Partner Development Manager at HPE Storage Media discusses some of the biggest mis-conceptions about tape and the future of LTO tape technology.
Boyan Ivanov, CEO and co-founder at StorPool Storage discusses some of the latest trends in the data storage industry, the rise of SaaS, and how to protect your data storage from bad actors.
Phil Goodwin, Research VP, Infrastructure Software Platforms at IDC discusses the differences between Disaster Recovery and Cyber-Recovery, why data protection and data security are merging, and how DIY efforts are insufficient and unable to keep your data fully secure.
Hetal Patel, Data Protection guru discusses some of the risks of not protecting your data, the criticality of keeping your data secure, and what C-level executives should do to stay ahead of the bad actors.
Greg Edwards, CEO at Canauri ransomware protection formerly known as CryptoStopper discusses how to take a layered security approach, why you need cyber liability insurance, and some of the myths about ransomware that still exist today.
Aron Clymer, founder and CEO of Data Clymer discusses the future of cloud data warehousing, why you may need a data lake or data warehouse, and how to tap into the insights and analytics of them.
Patrick Clawson, CEO at Resurface discusses the importance of API security, why you should capture real API traffic data for insights into attacks and threats, and making sure your APIs are locked down.
Eric Rivera, Solution Architect at Red8 discusses some of the keys to design a highly resilient IT system, some of the best ways to vet an IT Service Management solution, and the importance of keeping your data safe in the cloud.
Cary Sparrow, Founder & CEO of Greenwich.HR discusses the current IT hiring trends, the best and fastest way to gain intelligence on daily hiring and pay behaviors, and why the great resignation morphed into the great recycling.
Charles Adams, Backup and Recovery Administrator at Florida Blue discusses some of the best skillsets for backup admins today, Cloud certifications, and some of the advancements in backup technology over the last decade.
Michael Wharton, Principal Machine Learning Engineer at KUNGFU.AI discusses some of the biggest hurdles to AI adoption today, his view on artificial intelligence and machine learning, and his vision around containers and the role they will play in the next few years.
David Chapa, Chief Evangelist and Product Strategist discusses the Technical Evangelist role, why we should flip the term backup & recovery, the reason ransomware is here to stay, and his views on Recovery Time and Recovery Point Objectives.
Doug Neumann, Co-Founder and CEO of Arpio discusses the best practices for good data protection hygiene when moving to the cloud, disaster recovery tips, and keeping safe from ransomware whether on-prem or in the cloud.
Malcolm Hawker, Head of Data Strategy at Profisee discusses what Master Data Management is and why it is something that CIOs need to be focused on and how MDM and Data Governance enables data protection.
Niranjan Maka, CEO of SmartHub.ai discusses why the Edge is exploding, the role of automation, and how to keep your Edge devices secure.
Phil Goodwin, Research VP, Infrastructure Software Platforms at IDC discusses the best way for organizations to harness the value of their data, the role monitoring and alerting plays when keeping data secure and resilient, and the evolution of AI/ML in data protection.
John Shegerian, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of Electronic Recyclers International – ERI discusses his journey through recycling electronic waste for environmental and sustainability reasons, the importance of data protection, insights on hardware hacking, and the responsibility that consumers have when disposing of our old devices.
Martha Heller, Executive Recruiter of CIO, CTO, Digital Executives and CEO of Heller Search Associates discusses the Chief Data Officer role and its rising importance during this Great Resignation and some advice for rising data leaders and aspiring CDOs.
Howard Marks, Technologist Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary at VAST Data discusses the rules of nines, pros and cons of using all-flash storage, and using replication to keep RTOs and RPOs in check.
Filip Verloy, Technical Evangelist at Noname Security discusses the difference between IT infrastructure API usage and business API usage, some of the challenges associated with cyber security, and the link between API security and ransomware.
Anand Babu Periasamy, Co-Founder, CEO of MinIO, Inc. discusses object storage and the rise of SaaS or Software as a Service, the importance of using microservices in the data protection space, and the role APIs play in data management.
John Gilmore, Head of Research at DeleteMe by Abine discusses why authentication is a problem right now, how big tech has changed consumer behavior in the face of major privacy problems, and how new state level regulations like CCPA and VDPA will influence how businesses will handle their data moving forward.
Guy Holmes, President and Chief Executive Officer of Tape Ark discusses why organizations are moving data from legacy tape into the cloud, some of the most common types of data moved into the cloud, and other fascinating details about tape that I’m sure you didn’t know.
Douwe Maan, CEO and Founder at Meltano discusses how DataOps relates to DevOps, the advantages of open source technologies when building your data platform, and what’s missing in today’s modern data stack.
Philippe Humeau, Founder of CrowdSec discusses some of the biggest issues currently facing cybersecurity and how open-source cybersecurity platforms combat them.
Robert Cooke, Founder & CTO at 3forge discusses how AI/ML transforms fuzzy information into readable, intelligent data, the massive uptick around compliance and security, and his definition of data virtualization and its importance.
Robin Schaffer, Principal AR Consultant at Schaffer AR discusses how you can raise your thinking beyond Analysts being just PR channels, what the most valuable aspects of analyst relations are, and how tech companies can effectively work with analysts.
Howard Ting, CEO at Cyberhaven discusses data detection & response, the concept of data lineage, and how compliance and regulations affect the ability to analyze and manage data effectively.
Paul Speciale, Chief Marketing Officer at Scality discusses several different use cases of file and object storage software, how to build a scalable data platform, and some new and emerging technology on the storage horizon.
Molly Presley, SVP of Marketing at Hammerspace discusses some challenges of protecting NAS devices, the importance of a global file system to leverage your metadata, and why the Developer is king.
Federico Razzoli, Founder of Vettabase discusses some of the differences between different Open Source databases, a brief history around why databases morphed from traditional to NoSQL, and his opinions on MariaDB, Cassandra, MySQL, PostgreSQL databases.
Shimon Ben-David, CTO of WekaIO discusses some of the storage challenges posed by modern applications that leverage Cloud today, his views on artificial intelligence, and the best way to deal with unstructured data.
Steve Kenniston, the Storage Alchemist discusses how to be more cyber resilient, foundations on storage, containers, artificial intelligence, and security as it pertains to more secure backup environments.
Doron Pinhaus, CTO of Continuity Software discusses some of the ramifications of hackers gaining control of your storage system, interesting findings from the NIST Guide for Storage Security, and the best way for listeners to be prepared for a cyberattack.
Mark Chuang, Head of Product Marketing at VMware discusses the sophistication of ransomware and protection mechanisms, breaking the kill chain, and advice on implementing disaster recovery.
George Crump, Chief Marketing Officer at StorONE discusses the evolution of the Backup and Storage industry, why ransomware protection is key to protecting your data and backup infrastructure, and debunking some of the theories around all-flash backups.
Kashish Gupta, Co-Founder of Hightouch discusses reverse ETL, some reasons for moving data out of a data warehouse, and the critical role that APIs play in the data analytics industry.
Michael Haase, CEO of Plant Jammer discusses the creation and evolution of Plant Jammer, details about the cloud architecture, the use of artificial Intelligence and Gastronomic algorithms including how to gather actionable insights about your diet and nutrition.
Doug Soltesz, Director of Product Solutions at Storage Made Easy discusses how to protect data in the cloud from ransomware, the role of APIs in data protection, and two kinds of automation.
Kevin Campbell, CEO of Syniti discusses the importance of data in all businesses today, the current state of data management, and some steps business leaders can take to create more mature data management strategies.
Steven Umbehocker, Founder and CEO of OSNEXUS explains why object storage has the scalability required for companies to manage petabytes of backup data, his views on the open-source Ceph technology, and when to use the public cloud object storage vs private cloud.
Kim Wienzierl, Director of Data at Radio Systems Corp. provides details on how to implement a data governance strategy, some of the challenges of deploying data governance, and how to measure the success of a data governance program.
Marc Crespi, Director of Product Marketing at ExaGrid dives into the state of backup appliances, some details on data deduplication, his view of the security landscape, and some of the limitations of storing data in the cloud.
Rob Turk, aka the Modern Day Tape Enthusiast provides us with a brief history of the use of tape, who the players are that’s still in the game of the tape industry, and some advice on utilizing tape to combat ransomware.