Welcome to the Data Security Decoded podcast by Rubrik Zero Labs. In this episode, our host Caleb Tolin speaks with Joe Hladik, a veteran security expert with two decades of experience, to explore the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, incident response, and the critical challenges of data security in today's distributed environments.

What You'll Learn:

How the cybersecurity landscape has evolved from traditional nation-state threats to modern ransomware operations
Why data sprawl creates complex security challenges as sensitive information moves across platforms and users
The real-world challenges organizations face when managing vulnerability patches and business continuity
How identity management has become more complex than just "the new perimeter" in cloud environments
Why data security posture management is crucial for protecting sensitive information across distributed systems
The ways modern threat actors combine financial and political motivations in sophisticated attack campaigns

The conversation draws from "The State of Data Security: A Distributed Crisis," a new report from Rubrik Zero Labs, and provides practical insights into how organizations can better manage their data security posture while addressing emerging threats in an increasingly complex digital landscape.

Episode Highlights:
[20:05] Understanding Data Sprawl and Security Posture Management
[27:05] Identity Management as a Dynamic Security Challenge
[08:40] The Evolution of Cyber Threats and Motivations
[32:28] The Future of Security Research and Response

Episode Resources

Caleb Tolin on LinkedIn
Joe Hladik on LinkedIn
The State of Data Security: A Distributed Crisis, Rubrik Zero Labs Report

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