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Episode Summary

On this episode, Global Head of InfoSec and GRC Strategy at VMWare, Ashish Suri, joins the show to discuss data security and AI. Ashish has over 20 years of experience in business transformation, cybersecurity, data privacy, and enterprise risk management. He has served in numerous roles, including Head for Data Risk, Privacy, and Cybersecurity at Apple, Head of Technology Process and Controls at PayPal, and Senior Director of Finance Internal Controls at Visa.

Today, Ashish talks about the distinction between data secrecy and data security, data security in the Cloud, and the business benefits of investing in data security. How does AI fit into security? Hear about cost-effective risk mitigation strategies and the evolving DSPM space, and get Ashish’s formula for personal growth.

Timestamp Segments

·       [01:33 ] Ashish’s role at Apple.

·       [04:27 ] Data secrecy vs data security.

·       [07:20 ] Data security in the Cloud.

·       [09:30 ] Ashish’s approach to data security.

·       [13:53 ] What does a business get out of data security?

·       [17:34 ] The CIA Triad.

·       [21:39 ] AI and Cloud security.

·       [24:24 ] AI in cybersecurity products.

·       [27:59 ] Cost-effective risk mitigation strategies.

·       [30:49 ] Wading through the DSPM space.

·       [35:15 ] Ashish’s growth formula.

·       [37:06 ] Being humble.

·       [38:00 ] Ashish’s parting words.

Notable Quotes

·       “The more we are out there in the Cloud, the larger our footprint becomes, and the risk continues multiplying in different directions.”

·       “Speed, accuracy, and automation will also get complimented with people, process, and technology.”

·       “Keep learning and keep listening.”

Relevant Links

Website:          Bedrock Security