Data Security Decoded

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, ⁠Mike Tornincasa⁠, Chief Business Officer at Rubrik, is joined by ⁠Marcela Escobar-Alava⁠, CIO of the Social Security Administration⁠, and ⁠Joe Stenaka⁠, SSA’s CISO for an insightful conversation on IT and cybersecurity collaboration. Marcela Escobar-Alava is a seasoned technology executive with deep expertise in building high-performing teams and aligning technology solutions with business objectives. Known for her ability to innovate under tight deadlines, Marcela brings years of experience in managing global application development, transforming organizational operations, and driving impactful business outcomes. Her strategic leadership and problem-solving approach have made her a trusted leader in rapidly evolving environments. Joe Stenaka, the Associate Commissioner and CISO at SSA, has spent decades protecting critical information systems across government agencies, including the Department of Veterans Affairs and the National Security Agency. With a pragmatic leadership style, Joe emphasizes collaboration and enabling secure IT solutions while minimizing risks. As an educator and industry thought leader, he is committed to fostering the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. Together, Marcela and Joe share how their unique partnership ensures operational efficiency and robust security for one of the largest independent government agencies, serving over 64 million Americans. Episode Highlights:  00:00 - Intro 00:58 - Marcela’s role as CIO: Bridging strategic and operational objectives 02:59 - Joe’s leadership in advancing SSA’s cybersecurity framework 05:12 - Establishing lockstep collaboration between IT and security 10:30 - Balancing the speed of IT innovation with robust security measures 18:14 - Lessons from Marcela’s past: Ransomware scars and fostering vigilance 24:15 - The rise of AI: Ethical considerations, security risks, and opportunities 29:27 - Reflections on leadership: From cryptology to servant leadership 32:12 - The future of cybersecurity: Opportunities and challenges Episode Resources: Rubrik Zero Labs The State of Data Security: Measuring Your Data's Risk report Marcela Escobar-Alava on LinkedIn  Joe Stenaka on LinkedIn Mike Tornincasa on LinkedIn

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, ⁠Travis Rosiek⁠, Public Sector CTO at Rubrik, is joined by Maria Roat⁠, former Deputy Federal CIO of the United States, and a seasoned Information Technology and Cybersecurity Executive with over three decades of experience. Maria has led transformative initiatives across federal agencies, including launching the FedRAMP program, which standardized cloud security protocols across government, and helping government agencies remain resilient through administration changes. Maria’s leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic was instrumental in enabling a large-scale remote workforce and deploying resilient platforms that supported the rapid distribution of $300 billion in relief funds. Her efforts modernized outdated systems, reduced technical debt, and streamlined operations across the Small Business Administration, transforming it into an agile organization prepared to address emerging challenges. Join Travis and Maria as they explore her extraordinary journey in cybersecurity and technology leadership, the evolution of FedRAMP, and her insights on aligning innovation with mission-driven goals. Episode Highlights:  00:00 - Intro 04:00 - Navigating Large-Scale Federal Technology Transformation 05:30 - Insights on Leadership in Technology from the Navy to Federal CIO 10:00 - Leadership Challenges as a Woman in Tech 18:16 - The Evolution of FedRAMP and Cloud Security Standards 34:05 - Addressing Cyber Threats in Transition Periods 37:19 - Building a Culture of Zero Trust and Cyber Resilience 42:00 - Cybersecurity Lessons for Healthcare Organizations Episode Resources: Rubrik Zero Labs The State of Data Security: Measuring Your Data's Risk report Travis Rosiek on LinkedIn Maria Roat on LinkedIn

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, ⁠John Murphy⁠, Global Field Chief Security Officer at Rubrik, is joined by ⁠Aysha Khan⁠, CIO and CISO at ⁠Treasure Data⁠, a customer data platform (CDP) that combines batch and real-time data to personalize journeys with Al. She has over 20 years of experience managing Information Technology and Security at Fortune 500 companies. She is passionate about aligning strategy with agile execution to drive business results and customer satisfaction. She has successfully built and led technology, security, compliance, risk, and operations functions from scratch, as well as transformed disjointed organizations into cohesive and collaborative teams. Aysha is also an advisor with Silicon Valley CISOs Investments, a Clear Ventures CXO council member, an investor in many early-stage startups, a DEIB (diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging) executive, a speaker, and a life coach who strongly believes in connecting people, purpose, and performance to bring the best out of others and achieve sustained and predictable results. Join John and Aysha as they discuss the dual challenges of enabling innovation while maintaining security and navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of AI. Episode Highlights:  00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Integrating Conscious Leadership into Cybersecurity Strategy 05:19 - Navigating AI Integration and Innovation 08:05 - Understanding Organizational Context and Building Relationships 21:25 - Balancing Business Risks and IT Security Alignment 29:54 - Developing Security Practices in SaaS Organizations 32:19 - Building Teams and Fostering Growth Mindsets 35:58 - Empowering Business Leaders to Be the Example 38:17 - Optimistic Outlook on the Future of AI and Cybersecurity Episode Resources: Rubrik Zero Labs The State of Data Security: Measuring Your Data's Risk report Aysha Khan on LinkedIn  John Murphy on LinkedIn

Welcome to the ⁠Data Security Decoded⁠ podcast, brought to you by ⁠Rubrik Zero Labs⁠. In each installment, we discuss cybersecurity with thought leaders and industry experts to 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 special episode, we wrap up Cybersecurity Awareness Month and look back on some of the most illuminating conversations from previous episodes. Tune in to hear ⁠Candy Alexander⁠, CISO & Security Practice Lead at ⁠NeuEon⁠, on navigating the complexities of data governance, and ⁠Sue Bergamo⁠, CISO and CIO at ⁠BTE Partners⁠, delve into the world of senior leadership in global cybersecurity. ⁠Renata Spinks⁠, Former SES - Deputy CIO IC4, US Marine Corps, and current CEO at CyberSec International explores the major changes in cyber threats over the last 20 years, while ⁠Anahi Santiago⁠, Chief Information Security Officer at ⁠ChristianaCare⁠, highlights the challenges facing healthcare cybersecurity, and ⁠Wendi Whitmore⁠, Senior Vice President, Unit 42 at ⁠Palo Alto Networks⁠, considers various types of cyber threats, including ransomware, cryptocurrency theft, and underreported nation-state attacks. Additionally, ⁠Sandra Joyce⁠, VP of Google Threat Intelligence at Google, discusses the importance of well-being among cybersecurity professionals, and ⁠Marene Allison⁠, former CISO at Johnson & Johnson, notes the tendency for organizations to overqualify candidates, highlighting the value of giving individuals a chance to grow into their roles.  Episode Highlights:  00:00 - Intro  06:32 - Marene Allison on hiring for potential, not perfection 07:26 - Wendi Whitmore on overcoming institutional challenges  08:09 - Renata Spinks on diversity in the workplace 08:32 - Sandra Joyce on why ‘crew rest’ is essential for mission-driven professionals 08:57 - Sue Bergamo on balancing operational needs of IT and the demands of cybersecurity 11:41 - Anahi Santiago on fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness in healthcare organizations  14:39 - Candy Alexander on why security is everyone’s responsibility  20:32 - Candy Alexander on advice for organizations  Episode Resources: Rubrik Zero Labs The State of Data Security: Measuring Your Data's Risk report Candy Alexander on LinkedIn  Sue Bergamo on LinkedIn Renata Spinks on LinkedIn Anahi Santiago on LinkedIn Wendi Whitmore on LinkedIn Marene Allison on LinkedIn Sandra Joyce on LinkedIn

Welcome to the ⁠Data Security Decoded⁠ podcast, brought to you by ⁠Rubrik Zero Labs⁠. In each installment, 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, ⁠John Murphy⁠, Global Field Chief Security Officer at Rubrik, is joined by ⁠Candy Alexander⁠, CISO & Security Practice Lead at NeuEon⁠, a strategic technology advisor. Candy leads NeuEon's Cyber Risk Practice to provide executive-level cyber risk and security services, guiding clients through the process of protecting their environments and meeting regulatory requirements based on specific business needs.  Join John and Candy as they discuss navigating the complexities of data governance, the impact of AI on business security, and the importance of aligning IT initiatives with organizational goals. Episode Highlights:  00:00 - Intro  05:59 - Evolving Strategic Leadership 16:37 - Aligning IT with Business Strategy for Optimal Impact 18:01 - Broadening Skill Sets to Increase Value 21:39 - The Importance of Networking  30:26 - Taming Data Storage Risks in Finance and Tech 32:56 - Navigating AI Data Challenges 38:59 - AI Adoption Pitfalls for Organizations 42:23 - Tailoring Security Conversations for Business Leaders 46:48 - Operational Mindset for Tech Leaders 51:20 - Regulatory Challenges in Cybersecurity 56:43 - Optimistic and Pessimistic Views on Cybersecurity 58:20 - Proactive Approach Towards AI and New Technologies Episode Resources: Rubrik Zero Labs The State of Data Security: Measuring Your Data's Risk report Candy Alexander on LinkedIn  John Murphy on LinkedIn

Welcome to the Data Security Decoded⁠ podcast, brought to you by ⁠Rubrik Zero Labs⁠. In each installment, we discuss cybersecurity with thought leaders and industry experts, and get their take on trends, themes, and where they see the sector going next. 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 guest host, ⁠Rick Bryant⁠, Field CTO for Healthcare at Rubrik, is joined by ⁠Anahi Santiago⁠, Chief Information Security Officer at ⁠ChristianaCare⁠, a healthcare organization centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible, and lowering health care costs. She is also a Member Board of Directors at Health-ISAC (Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center), a global, non-profit, member-driven organization where health sector stakeholders coordinate, collaborate and share vital physical and cyber threat intelligence and best practices with each other. Anahi serves as an Advisory Council Member at CISO ExecNet, a peer-to-peer learning community for Chief Information Security Officers. Join Rick and Anahi as they explore the challenges facing healthcare cybersecurity, the need for regulatory frameworks, and the role of information sharing in improving security measures. Episode Highlights:  00:00 - Intro  02:13 - Anahi’s introduction to cybersecurity  04:11 - The most pressing issues facing healthcare systems  05:47 - Risk management  07:41 - Managing data growth  11:21 - Fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness 14:47 - Organizational resiliency  19:28 - The next five years 24:47 - More regulations vs better enforcement of existing regulations  Episode Resources: Anahi Santiago on LinkedIn  Rick Bryant on LinkedIn Rubrik Zero Labs The State of Data Security: Measuring Your Data's Risk report

Welcome to the ⁠Data Security Decoded⁠ podcast, brought to you by ⁠Rubrik Zero Labs⁠. In each installment, we discuss cybersecurity with thought leaders and industry experts, and get their take on trends, themes, and where they see the sector going next. 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.  We're excited to continue with our series of special episodes featuring highlights from the recent ⁠Rubrik Zero Labs Virtual Summit⁠. This series offers a unique look into the critical conversations happening around data security. ⁠Steve Stone⁠ is taking on a different role in these special episodes. Instead of guiding us through our usual discussions, he'll be leading in-depth conversations with industry experts. In the third episode, we’re diving deep into data security strategy. Steve is joined by Bipul Sinha, CEO of Rubrik. Join them as they explore how organizations can effectively navigate the reset phase after a crisis event and create cyber resilience, valuable insights into the unique challenges faced by the healthcare industry, and the technological advancements that can enhance data security.  About Bipul Sinha: Bipul Sinha is an entrepreneur, engineer and venture capitalist. He is the CEO, Chairman and Co-founder of Rubrik, Inc., a comprehensive data security platform. Bipul is also a Venture Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, a multi-stage venture capital firm. Before Lightspeed, Bipul worked at Blumberg Capital, where he was the founding investor and board member of Nutanix and Hootsuite.  Episode Highlights:  00:00 - Intro 01:46 - Importance of risk 03:26 - Risk and CEO engagement 04:52 - Challenges in risk reset 06:07 - Cybersecurity resilience 09:25 - Post-attack planning and resilience 12:20 - Data realities in healthcare 15:01 - Technological maturity Episode Resources: Bipul Sinha on LinkedIn  Steve Stone on LinkedIn Rubrik Zero Labs The State of Data Security: Measuring Your Data's Risk report

Welcome to the ⁠Data Security Decoded⁠ podcast, brought to you by ⁠Rubrik Zero Labs⁠. In each installment, we discuss cybersecurity with thought leaders and industry experts, and get their take on trends, themes, and where they see the sector going next. 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.  We're excited to continue with our series of special episodes featuring highlights from the recent Rubrik Zero Labs Virtual Summit. This series offers a unique look into the critical conversations happening around data security. ⁠Steve Stone⁠ is taking on a different role in these special episodes. Instead of guiding us through our usual discussions, he'll be leading in-depth conversations with industry experts. In the second episode, we’re exploring the cost of unpreparedness to businesses in the face of ransomware attacks. Steve is joined by Heather Hughes, the Vice President of Engagement Management at Aon Cyber Solutions. Join them as they discuss misconceptions surrounding breaches, the need for tools such as multi-factor authentication and endpoint detection and response, as well as reliable and recoverable backups, and the importance of proactive measures and investment in cybersecurity.  About Heather Hughes: Heather brings over twenty-five years experience in privacy, data security and cyber security to her role as Vice President of Engagement Management at Aon Cyber Solutions. She is also a frequent speaker and author on HIPAA privacy and security, ransomware and cyber best practices. Episode Highlights:  00:00 - Intro 01:55 - Ransomware attack recovery: lengthy, intense, and resource-heavy 04:31 - Outside counsel in managing the impacts of cyber attacks 10:54 - The importance of backups  15:11 - What catches organizations off-guard 19:31 - How to maximize preparedness Episode Resources: Heather Hughes on LinkedIn  Steve Stone on LinkedIn Rubrik Zero Labs The State of Data Security: Measuring Your Data's Risk report

Welcome to the ⁠Data Security Decoded⁠ podcast, brought to you by ⁠Rubrik Zero Labs⁠. In each installment, we discuss cybersecurity with thought leaders and industry experts, and get their take on trends, themes, and where they see the sector going next. This is a must-listen for organizations and individuals looking to secure their data and achieve cyber resilience.  We're excited to kick off a series of special episodes featuring highlights from the recent Rubrik Zero Labs Virtual Summit. This series offers a unique look into the critical conversations happening around data security. ⁠Steve Stone⁠ is taking on a different role in these special episodes. Instead of guiding us through our usual discussions, he'll be leading in-depth conversations with industry experts. In this first special episode, we're focusing on data security in healthcare. Steve sits down with ⁠Rick Bryant⁠, Rubrik's healthcare CTO, who brings over three decades of experience in healthcare technology to the table. Join them as they discuss the findings from the Zero Labs report on securing healthcare and minimizing risk, exploring the challenges of securing healthcare data, the misconceptions surrounding healthcare data security, and the need for increased investment in cybersecurity in the healthcare industry. They also highlight the growing amount of sensitive data in healthcare and the impact of cyber events on patient care.  RIck is an IT leader with over thirty years of healthcare experience. He is currently the Healthcare Chief Technical Officer at Rubrik, an American cloud data management and data security company.  Before working at Rubrik, Rick served as Healthcare Chief Technical Officer at Veritas Technologies, and Chief Information Officer at Texas Children’s Hospital. He also created and managed all client IT services for First Data Corporation. Episode Highlights:  00:00 - Intro 02:21 - Ransomware attack recovery: lengthy, intense, and resource-heavy 05:00 - Outside counsel in managing the impacts of cyber attacks 11:27 - The importance of backups  15:47 - What catches organizations off-guard 20:09 - How to maximize preparedness Episode Resources: Rick Bryant on LinkedIn  Steve Stone on LinkedIn Rubrik Zero Labs The State of Data Security: Measuring Your Data's Risk report

Welcome to the Data Security Decoded⁠ podcast, brought to you by ⁠Rubrik Zero Labs⁠. Each episode features senior cybersecurity leaders and other luminaries with unique perspectives about the current state of data security. We explore rising trends and themes across cybersecurity and unpack what that means for organizations looking to secure their data and achieve cyber resilience.  In this episode, your host, ⁠Steve Stone⁠, is joined by ⁠Amy Bogac⁠, CISO at Elevate Textiles and a member of the Technical Advisory Board at Radiant Security. Join us as we discuss the importance of backups and data recovery, the collaboration between IT and OT, the role of AI in the SOC, and Amy's experiences as a leader during breaches. We also explore the complexities of modern environments, the challenges of implementing change in the aftermath of a crisis and sharing knowledge with others to proactively address vulnerabilities.⁠ Amy Bogac⁠ is a security leader with over twenty years of experience in information security, IT governance, and compliance. She is currently CISO at Elevate Textiles and a member of the Technical Advisory Board at Radiant Security, an “AI-powered SOC co-pilot that boosts SOC analyst productivity, detects real attacks, & improves response times.” She holds an MBA from Lake Forest Graduate School of Management and a CISSP certification from ISC2. Before working at Radiant Security, Amy was Chief Information Security Officer at The Clorox Company and Head of Information Security at CF Industries.  Episode Highlights:  [10:04] Data recovery and backups [17:19] IT and OT teamwork [20:47] AI and SOC [25:59] Being in charge during breaches [30:39] Implementing change after a crisis [45:04] Working with underrepresented communities Episode Resources: Amy Bogac on LinkedIn Elevate Textiles Website Radiant Security Website Steve Stone on LinkedIn Rubrik, Inc Website