Speed Data: Quick Conversations With Cybersecurity Leaders

Megan Garza
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Welcome to Speed Data: Quick Conversations With Cybersecurity Leaders. Like speed dating, our goal is to capture the hearts of CISOs with intriguing, unique insight in a rapid format for security leaders pressed for time.

  1. JUL 28

    Why Women Belong in Tech With Kerissa Varma

    Kerissa Varma, African Chief Security Advisor for Microsoft, shares her journey into cybersecurity, the importance of female role models in tech, and how AI is reshaping the threat landscape. 💖 Explore more Speed Data: https://www.varonis.com/speed-data ✨ Visit our website: https://www.varonis.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE9xUuH4lhIUDOFR1OHlNNg 👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/varonis 💬 X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/varonis 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/varonislife/

    9 min

  2. JUL 8

    The Impact of Cybercrime With Jesse Magenheimer

    In this episode, Jesse Magenheimer, State Farm's CISO, discusses his journey from high school intern to cybersecurity leader. He shares insights on emerging threats, the importance of reducing attacker dwell time, and how evolving regulations are shaping cyber insurance. 💖 Explore more Speed Data: https://www.varonis.com/speed-data ✨ Visit our website: https://www.varonis.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE9xUuH4lhIUDOFR1OHlNNg 👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/varonis 💬 X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/varonis 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/varonislife/

    11 min

  3. JUN 24

    Transforming Cybersecurity Through Partnerships With JR Williamson

    In this episode of Speed Data, JR Williamson, SVP & CISO at Leidos, shares his insights on leadership, resilience, staying ahead of the adversary, and introduces his concept of “risk-tasy”—the elasticity of rigor based on risk. 💖 Explore more Speed Data: https://www.varonis.com/speed-data ✨ Visit our website: https://www.varonis.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE9xUuH4lhIUDOFR1OHlNNg 👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/varonis 💬 X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/varonis 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/varonislife/

    14 min

  4. JUN 12

    The Importance of Locking Down Your Data With John Barrow

    John Barrow, the Chief Information Security Officer for JB Poindexter & Co. joins us on Speed Data this week to discuss the shared responsibility model, data loss prevention, and why it's so important to have a people-first mindset when working in IT. 💖 Explore more Speed Data: https://www.varonis.com/speed-data ✨ Visit our website: https://www.varonis.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE9xUuH4lhIUDOFR1OHlNNg 👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/varonis 💬 X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/varonis 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/varonislife/

    6 min

  5. JUN 4

    When Ransomware Wreaks Havoc on Healthcare With J.D. Whitlock

    This week, our guest is J.D. Whitlock, the Chief Information Officer at Dayton Children's Hospital. With a background in the military, healthcare administration, and IT, J.D. offers an in-depth perspective on the importance of cybersecurity in healthcare. Read on to learn how he minimizes the damage at his hospital when ransomware rears its ugly head. 💖 Explore more Speed Data: https://www.varonis.com/speed-data ✨ Visit our website: https://www.varonis.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE9xUuH4lhIUDOFR1OHlNNg 👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/varonis 💬 X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/varonis 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/varonislife/

    12 min

  6. MAY 19

    Keeping Pace With the Bad Guys With Eris Symms

    In a special episode of Speed Data, Arconic CISO Eris Symms joins us live from RSAC 2025 to explain how AI will help organizations keep pace with the bad guys. 💖 Explore more Speed Data: https://www.varonis.com/speed-data ✨ Visit our website: https://www.varonis.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE9xUuH4lhIUDOFR1OHlNNg 👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/varonis 💬 X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/varonis 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/varonislife/

    6 min

  7. MAY 5

    The Superpower of GRC with Corey Reed

    Corey Reed, the Senior Manager of Information Security for HD Supply, talks with host Megan Garza about security budget restrictions, fine art, and what governance, risk, and compliance have to do with interior design. 💖 Explore more Speed Data: https://www.varonis.com/speed-data ✨ Visit our website: https://www.varonis.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE9xUuH4lhIUDOFR1OHlNNg 👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/varonis 💬 X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/varonis 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/varonislife/

    11 min

  8. APR 2

    Debunking the "Department of No" With Hal Wing

    Hal Wing, the Cybersecurity Manager at Centuri, joins host Megan Garza to talk about common cybersecurity misconceptions and emerging technologies. 💖 Explore more Speed Data: https://www.varonis.com/speed-data ✨ Visit our website: https://www.varonis.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE9xUuH4lhIUDOFR1OHlNNg 👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/varonis 💬 X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/varonis 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/varonislife/

    10 min
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Welcome to Speed Data: Quick Conversations With Cybersecurity Leaders. Like speed dating, our goal is to capture the hearts of CISOs with intriguing, unique insight in a rapid format for security leaders pressed for time.

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