Masters of Data

Sumo Logic
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Your new favorite podcast for all things security and industry trends. Brought to you by Sumo Logic, each episode features no B.S. real talk with experts who’ve been in the trenches, helping you navigate complex tech decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and stay one step ahead.

  1. Ep 39: This is your first ransomware attack, not ours

    4D AGO ·  VIDEO

    Ep 39: This is your first ransomware attack, not ours

    On this episode of Masters of Data, we sat down with Steven Manley, CTO of Druva, to get the unfiltered truth about ransomware: it's not a matter of if you'll be breached, but when, and bad actors are now launching hundreds of attacks at a surprisingly low cost. We dig into why attackers lurk undetected for 200-plus days, how AI is being weaponized for everything from eerily convincing voice phishing to secretly training your own AI systems against you, and why your most protected assets are rarely what gets hit first. This episode is essential listening for IT leaders, security teams, and anyone responsible for keeping the business running when the worst-case scenario stops being hypothetical. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction & Meet Stephen Manley, CTO of Druva 1:20 When Ransomware Hits: What It's Like for the Victim vs. the Recovery Team 5:04 What Does a Ransomware Attack Actually Look Like? 7:56 How to Prepare: Building a Ransomware Response Plan 11:30 Testing Your Response: Start Small, Then Scale Up 14:19 Communication During an Attack: Why It's Harder Than You Think 16:23 How Attackers Exploit Your Communications Infrastructure 18:44 Dwell Time: Attackers May Have Been Inside for 200+ Days 21:08 Are Attackers Using AI? The Growing Role of AI in Cybercrime 23:04 Real Story: How Ransomware Compromised an AI System in Healthcare 26:27 Why Ransomware Attacks Are Getting Cheaper & More Common 28:04 Cyber Insurance: Does It Actually Pay Out? 31:10 Compliance, Security Hygiene, and Convincing Your Board to Invest 33:10 Three Ways to Win a Security Budget Conversation 35:37 Using Backup Data for Deeper Insight Into Your Environment 37:00 Final Advice: Test, Trust Nothing, and Stay Calm 39:14 Wrap-Up

    39 min
  2. Ep 38: Wheels up, systems down: cybersecurity at cruising altitude

    APR 14 ·  VIDEO

    Ep 38: Wheels up, systems down: cybersecurity at cruising altitude

    In this episode of Masters of Data, we buckle up and explore the staggering technological complexity behind the airline industry, from managing IoT devices across global fleets to navigating the data chaos of mergers and acquisitions. We dig into the delicate balance airlines strike between aging legacy systems and risky upgrades, and why getting that wrong isn't just costly but potentially catastrophic. We also look at how forward-thinking airlines are turning operational logs into real business wins, all while safeguarding the mountains of sensitive passenger data they collect every day.

    23 min
  3. Ep 37: Robbing banks is now a work from home job

    APR 7 ·  VIDEO

    Ep 37: Robbing banks is now a work from home job

    In this episode of Masters of Data, we explore how banks and fintech companies have traded friendly neighborhood tellers for data-driven, always-on digital fortresses. We unpack everything from sophisticated phishing schemes and viral TikTok check fraud trends to the AI-powered tools that now handle the fraud detection Shirley the bank teller used to manage through sheer familiarity. We make the case that financial institutions today face more pressure than ever to be trustworthy, secure, and seamless all at once, whether their customers are logging into a sleek app or calling a landline to pay two bills a month.

    29 min
  4. Ep 36: Do not resuscitate: Legacy tech in modern medicine

    MAR 31 ·  VIDEO

    Ep 36: Do not resuscitate: Legacy tech in modern medicine

    In this episode of Masters of Data, we dig into the cybersecurity nightmare that is modern healthcare IT, from ransomware attacks shutting down entire hospitals to IoT medical devices running software older than some of our passwords. We explore why healthcare organizations make such attractive targets for cybercriminals, and why the combination of life-or-death stakes, skeleton-crew security teams, and Windows-95-era equipment is a recipe for chaos. We also get into the surprisingly exciting potential of AI to serve as a force multiplier for overwhelmed IT teams, and share some personal stories about using LLMs to crack health mysteries that stumped doctors for years. Doctor in the loop, always, but we are cautiously optimistic about where this is all heading.

    37 min
  5. Ep 35: RSAC FOMO? Dojo AI Demo

    MAR 24 ·  VIDEO

    Ep 35: RSAC FOMO? Dojo AI Demo

    As we gear up for RSA Conference, we give viewers a sneak peek at Sumo Logic's SOC analyst agent, which turns a 45-minute analyst investigation into a five-minute AI-powered sprint. We walk through live demos showing how the agent automatically generates queries, maps threats to MITRE ATT&CK, and hands you recommended remediation actions all without making you switch tabs or tools. We also show off MCP integration that lets teams collaborate on active investigations right from Slack, because no one should be chained to their war room when there's dinner to be had. If you're at RSA, we hope to see you at the booth for the Dojo AI challenge; if not, consider this your front-row seat.

    32 min
  6. Ep 34: The bandwidth problem: Security for companies that blow up overnight

    MAR 17 ·  VIDEO

    Ep 34: The bandwidth problem: Security for companies that blow up overnight

    In this episode, we dive into the wild world of 'bursty' businesses (yes, we said it) and the security headaches that come with unpredictable traffic spikes, whether you're bracing for tax season, Black Friday, or a surprise sardine TikTok going viral. We unpack the complex domino effect of onboarding and offboarding seasonal workers at scale, where handing out 'keys' now means managing thousands of access tokens and cloud permissions instead of a spare set for the back file drawer. We make the case that robust logging, behavioral analytics, and access control aren't just nice-to-haves (they're the difference between riding the wave and wiping out).

    34 min
  7. Ep 33: Too big to wing it, too small for enterprise security

    MAR 10 ·  VIDEO

    Ep 33: Too big to wing it, too small for enterprise security

    On this episode of Masters of Data, we tackle security for growing enterprises: past small business status but not quite full-scale yet. The challenge? Building effective programs with limited resources while balancing people, processes, and tools. We cover essentials like EDR, SIEM, SSO, identity management, and cloud security. The catch? Buying tools means nothing without proper implementation, tuning, and training. We explore fractional CISOs, cross-training to avoid single points of failure, and how AI supports operations.

    29 min
  8. Ep 32: There's an app for that, Sumo Logic edition

    MAR 3 ·  VIDEO

    Ep 32: There's an app for that, Sumo Logic edition

    On this episode of Masters of Data, we sit down with Beth Glowacki to explore Sumo Logic's app catalog and how it actually works in practice. Apps serve as your launch pad: pre-built integrations, dashboards, and automated alerts for various data sources right out of the box. We dig into how apps stack together for comprehensive monitoring, like pairing CloudTrail apps for both operational health and security views. Beth breaks down the importance of metadata scoping and shows how customers build custom dashboards by combining panels into a single pane of glass. We also cover AI capabilities through Mobot for natural language queries and NextGen apps that auto-update when vendor log formats change. From Kubernetes monitoring to e-commerce metrics, the app catalog bridges technical operations and business decisions.

    24 min
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Your new favorite podcast for all things security and industry trends. Brought to you by Sumo Logic, each episode features no B.S. real talk with experts who’ve been in the trenches, helping you navigate complex tech decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and stay one step ahead.

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  • Creator
    Sumo Logic
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025
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