Data Protection Gumbo Demetrius Malbrough

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.