Hyper-scale security detection and response master Dave “Merk” Merkel, the Co-founder and CEO of Expel, is a self-proclaimed “security-nerd.” Merk explains that staying ahead of the hackers and ransomware requires a multi-pronged strategy, including an informed C-suite, intelligent technologists, and excellent tech. Tune in to learn from Merk how every password and multi-factor authentication (MFA) matters and helps to keep you and your information safe from attackers.

Tune in to learn:

• More about what Merk calls the “accessible boogieman”: ransomware (06:43)
• Merk’s thoughts on the “Top Data Security Trends for 2022” findings (11:30) 
• How to  help people utilize the security measures already in place (15:43) 
• Why there is hope; it’s not all doom and gloom in the security industry (23:09) 
• Why all leadership in the C-suite needs to understand what good security looks like (25:22)  

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• Top Data Security Trends for 2022

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