In this episode of "The Sound of Tech to Come," hosted by Anthony Spiteri, Ray Heffer, Field CISO for the Americas at Veeam Software, discusses his journey in the cybersecurity field, from tackling early cyber threats as an IT manager to his strategic position at Veeam. With a career spanning over twenty years, Ray touches on key aspects of cybersecurity, including the need for education, integrating data protection with incident response, and navigating governance, risk management, and compliance.

The conversation also covers the Field CISO role's intricacies, how data protection and cybersecurity intersect, and the challenges and opportunities presented by emerging technologies such as AI and deepfakes. Heffer's experience sheds light on the evolving nature of cybersecurity strategies and how Veeam is addressing these challenges to protect digital environments effectively.

• Ray Heffer shares his cybersecurity journey and insights as Veeam's Field CISO.
• Discusses the transition from traditional IT roles to strategic cybersecurity positions.
• Emphasizes the importance of integrating data protection with incident response strategies.
• Explores the impact of AI and ransomware-as-a-service on the cybersecurity industry.
• Highlights the evolving landscape of cybersecurity and the role of education in combating threats.

1. Evolving Cybersecurity Landscape: Heffer's journey highlights the evolution of cybersecurity from its nascent stages to its current complexity, underscoring the continuous need for adaptation and education in the field.

2. Strategic Role of Field CISO: The discussion reveals the strategic nature of the Field CISO role, focusing not just on technical aspects but also on guiding enterprises through cybersecurity challenges and aligning technological strategies with business objectives.

3. Importance of Incident Response and Data Protection Integration: A significant focus is placed on the necessity for enterprises to integrate their data protection strategies with incident response plans, emphasizing the role of immutable backups in ransomware defense.

4. Impact of Emerging Technologies: Heffer touches on the potential threats and challenges posed by emerging technologies like AI and deepfakes, highlighting the importance of staying ahead in cybersecurity measures.

5. Ransomware-as-a-Service: The conversation sheds light on the sophistication and business-like operations of ransomware groups, illustrating the critical need for effective security measures and the dangers of underestimating these threats.

In this episode, Anthony Spiteri hosts Michael Cade as they explore the technological landscape for 2024. They discuss the advancement and integration of AI across various sectors and use cases, including their everyday applications. We also examines the current trends and future potential of Kubernetes, changes in data platforms, and the critical nature of platform engineering. We also addresses the potential implications of VMware's acquisition by Broadcom and the ongoing need for skill development in the tech industry as that evolves. The episode concludes with forecasts for the tech landscape in 2024, particularly looking at Veeam's role and innovations and it's role in data protections.

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In this episode of "The Sound of Tech to Come," we sit down with Stephen Wright, a seasoned professional in the realm of cyber insurance and a Cyber Insurance Underwriter, to dissect the industry’s evolving focus towards managing operational risk amidst the modern IT landscape. Our discussion, timely situated within Cyber Security Awareness Month, navigates through the melding of traditional insurance models with contemporary digital operations. Stephen articulates the global implications of targeted cyber attacks and the proactive measures the insurance sector is adopting for potential worldwide cyber incidents. The importance of cyber insurance as a critical component in an organization's holistic security approach, bridging technical and financial realms to bolster preparedness and response mechanisms against the evolving threat landscape, is underscored.

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In this episode of "The Sound of Tech to Come," we sit down with Gil Vega, from Veeam. Gil is Veeam's CISO and In line with Cyber Security Awareness Month he joins the podcast to offer an in-depth analysis of the ever-changing cyber threat landscape and the nuanced role of CISOs in today's digital era. They discuss the distinction between CISOs and roles like CTO, highlighting the importance of understanding business operations and aligning technological strategies with business objectives. Alongside this, the conversation touches on the growing influence of AI in cyber threats, the need to educate employees, and the undeniable value of a robust backup and recovery framework.

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In this episode of "The Sound of Tech to Come," we sit down with Frank Denneman, Chief Technologist for VMware’s Cloud Platform Business Unit. Frank articulates the pivotal transition from VMworld to VMware Explore, emphasizing the evolution of themes and content. He provides a comprehensive overview of what attendees can anticipate at VMware Explore 2023, particularly touching upon VMware's strategic advancements in the realm of AI and Machine Learning. Moreover, a significant portion of our conversation centers around the dynamics of tech conferences, with Frank highlighting the fresh perspectives and value brought in by first-time attendees. As we delve deeper, listeners will gain insights into VMware's forward-looking strategies and the direction in which they are headed.

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In this podcast episode, Veeam's Anthony Spiteri hosts a conversation with Chris Arceneaux and Tim Hudson who are part of the Veeam Cloud and Service Provider Engineering team out of the US. They discuss their experiences at VeeamON 2023, their career progressions, and the role of Veeam in their partners' success. They highlight the importance of trust in partnerships and how Veeam navigates the innovative and fast moving service provider landscape, while maintaining strong partner support and loyalty.

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In this podcast, Danny Allan, Veeam Software CTO and SVP of Product Strategy, joins Anthony Spiteri to discuss the new features and highlights of Veeam Backup & Replication v12a, and how object storage is transforming data protection. They also discuss why VeeamON is such a special time of the year for Veeam and The Product Strategy team.

This episode revolves around the latest innovations in Veeam Backup & Replication v12a, with special focus on Universal Recovery API, SIEM integration, and inline ransomware detection. Danny Allan shares his insights on how object storage is not just for the cloud anymore but is becoming a significant player in on-premises storage solutions. The discussion also touches upon how these features are critical in addressing modern data protection challenges.

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In this podcast, Aubrey Gallen and Cassandra Banks join Anthony Spiteri to discuss the hybrid nature of VeeamON 2023, which combines in-person and virtual experiences. We dive into the importance of human interaction in tech events and discuss the future of digital experiences.

This episode revolves around the central theme of what goes into planning a successful event like VeeamON 2023. This episode showcases VeeamON 2023 as a gold standard for hybrid tech events through its seamless integration of in-person and virtual experiences. Both Aubrey and Cass reveal that meticulous planning several months in advance is key to the event's success. While we acknowledge the potential of emerging technologies like VR and AR in future digital experiences, at the end we all agree that authentic human interactions at in-person events are crucial, particularly in B2B contexts, for building relationships and trust.

A Special Note from Anthony: A massive thanks to these legends for making this happen at VeeamON 2023 and I hope you enjoyed this look behind the scenes and also give a ton of credit to those who make an event like VeeamON happen!

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In this episode, Anthony Spiteri sits down with Michael Cade to explore his journey into the tech industry, highlighting the value of continuous learning and community engagement. They discuss the importance of learning from failures and the role it played in Michael's work on the "90 Days of DevOps" project. They also delve into the world of Kubernetes, share advice for those looking to elevate their careers in tech, and discuss the importance of building a personal brand. The episode wraps up with a preview of the upcoming VeeamON 2023 conference. This is a must-listen for anyone interested in advancing their tech career and gaining insights from industry experts.

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Join your host, Anthony Spiteri for the first episode of the rebooted podcast, 'The Sound of Tech to Come... A Veeam Podcast' as we welcome Rick Vanover, Senior Director of Product Strategy at Veeam. Rick shares his experiences and insights from over a decade at Veeam. Listen as he details his early blogging days, the inception of technical evangelism, and his transition into podcasting. Rick discusses the importance of community and the role of product-led growth in the tech industry. Get ready to dive into an engaging conversation that provides a unique perspective on the tech world, packed with tips and advice for tech enthusiasts and careerists alike.

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In this reboot announcement, host Anthony Spiteri unveils the new direction for the Veeam Community Podcast as "The Sound of Tech to Come, a Veeam Podcast." The revamped show will explore technology trends, share insights from the backup industry, and discuss broader IT topics. With guests from within Veeam, customers, partners, and more, this bi-weekly podcast will continue to champion community spirit while offering a wider scope of conversation.

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