Data Protection Gumbo

264: Authorization vs Authentication: What You Need to Know for Cybersecurity - AuthZed

Jake Moshenko, Co-founder and CEO of AuthZed discusses the challenges of application security, focusing on the critical difference between authorization and authentication, and how these play a role in modern cybersecurity. He also touches on topics like ransomware threats, AI in cybersecurity, and trends in the job market, providing insightful advice for both tech professionals and businesses.

263: Immutable Data, Infinite Possibilities: The Decentralized Storage Revolution - Akave.io

Stefaan Vervaet, CEO of Akave.ai discusses the revolutionary impacts of decentralized compute, immutability, and blockchain technology in data storage and protection. Stefaan shares insights on how Akave.ai is leveraging blockchain to create a decentralized storage solution that ensures data integrity and immutability, making it particularly valuable for regulated environments and decentralized AI use cases. We wrap up with a discussion on the future of data protection and the potential for hybrid models that combine traditional cloud with decentralized storage.

262: The Intersection of Hiring Trends in Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Disaster Recovery - Arpio

Doug Neumann, co-founder and CEO of Arpio, discusses how Arpio differentiates itself by offering a turnkey disaster recovery solution that addresses modern cloud architectures. He shares insights on navigating economic turbulence, the evolution of cybersecurity threats, and how Arpio is leveraging AI to accelerate ransomware recovery.

261: The Fastest Emerging Unseen Attack Surface: The Next Big Cyber Risk - FireTail

Jeremy Snyder, founder and CEO of FireTail, joins the show to discuss the rising importance of API security in a world where over 80% of internet requests are API calls. Jeremy shares his journey from launching FireTail to becoming a leading voice in cybersecurity, providing insights into how organizations can protect their APIs from increasingly common cyber threats. Learn the strategies to secure your APIs against breaches, understand the critical role of APIs in modern infrastructure, and discover how to mitigate risks that could expose sensitive data. Jeremy also offers advice for tech professionals on how to leverage AI to stay competitive and advance in the evolving job market.

260: How to Overcome the Hiring Trust Gap: Secrets from a Former Google Engineer - Morgan Latimer Consulting

Anthony Mays, a former Google software engineer and the founder of Morgan Latimer Consulting shares his inspiring journey from growing up in Compton and overcoming personal challenges to becoming a successful technologist. Discover the strategies that can be used to overcome the trust gap in hiring and land top roles. Learn how to build credibility and stand out in a competitive job market.