Welcome to the Data Security Decoded podcast, brought to you by Rubrik Zero Labs. In each episode, we discuss cybersecurity with thought leaders and industry experts and get their take on trends, themes, and how they see data security evolving. This is a must-listen for security and IT leaders looking to better understand trends shaping data security and how they can achieve cyber resilience.

In this episode, our host, Ghazal Asif, Global VP of Channels, Alliances, and Inside Sales at Rubrik, is joined by Kris Lovejoy, Global Security and Resilience Practice Leader at Kyndryl. With over two decades of leadership experience, Kris has built a career focused on advancing technology ecosystems that drive human progress. At Kyndryl, she leads initiatives to design, manage, and safeguard the world's most reliable technology infrastructure.

Previously, Kris served as EY’s Global Cybersecurity Leader, where she worked with diverse teams across 150+ countries to solve complex cybersecurity challenges. She has also held leadership roles at IBM, including VP of IT Risk and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), and served as CEO of BluVector, a Comcast company. Kris also sits on the board of Dominion Energy, where she supports efforts to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050.

Join Ghazal and Kris as they explore actionable strategies for integrating cyber resilience into business operations, the importance of regulatory readiness for global organizations navigating new compliance frameworks, and how diverse teams drive innovative problem-solving in cybersecurity.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 - Intro
03:45 - Evolving Perspectives on Compliance and Regulation
07:25 - Why Diversity in IT and Security Teams Drives Better Solutions
09:59 - Cybersecurity vs. Cyber Resilience
14:25 - Practical Strategies for Building Cyber Resilience
17:40 - Communicating Security Strategies to Non-Technical Leaders
20:25 - The Paradox of Per Capita Spend
26:09 - Regulatory Readiness in a Complex Global Landscape
28:09 - Preparing for Cyber Threats: The Critical Role of Basic Hygiene
30:18 - Looking Forward: Optimism for the Future of Cybersecurity

Episode Resources

Rubrik Zero Labs The State of Data Security: Measuring Your Data's Risk report
Ghazal Asif on LinkedIn
Kris Lovejoy on LinkedIn

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