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How do you deal with stress and unwind outside the office ?
Over the years I ’ ve learnt to manage stress and stay calm in most situations . I have been mountain biking since I was young , the focus and energy required in addition to being outdoors helps you stay fresh and in shape . I prioritize spending time with friends and family . I also go hiking , camping , play guitar and enjoy winter sports such as skiing and snowshoeing .
If you could go back and change one career decision what would it be ?
I love what I do . I don ’ t regret any of the choices that I made even though there are opportunities that could have changed where I am today . I ’ ve had the opportunity to take on new exciting initiatives on a regular basis and work with some amazingly talented people to make an impact .
What do you currently identify as the major areas of investment in your industry ?
There is a large investment in AI to improve threat detection and response to malware and cyberattacks .
The challenge is that malicious actors take advantage of new techniques that are harder to detect , such as using operating system tools and processes to damage and exfiltrate data . Restoring an entire network from backups often takes weeks and may not even be possible . This is why we are investing in NeuShield ’ s data protection technology , which provides an additional layer of security to prevent exfiltration and , in the event of an incident , allows organizations to recover their data and restore business operations in a much shorter timeframe .
You also act as a strategic advisor for TrustLogix , how is what they do different ?
Organizations are modernizing their data architectures and investing in AI to drive innovation and productivity . Central to these efforts are data lakes and other repositories with large volumes of sensitive structured and unstructured data that need to be secured . TrustLogix helps organizations identify and remediate risks across data platforms such as Snowflake , Databricks and others and address fine-grained access control , privacy and compliance requirements without slowing down these strategic initiatives .
Protecting an organization ’ s data assets and limiting exposure requires multiple layers of defense due to the complexity of the modern enterprise . NeuShield and TrustLogix address key concerns that are not covered by traditional security solutions .
What changes to your job role have you seen in the last year and how do you see these developing in the next 12 months ?
I ’ ve had the opportunity to focus more of my time on strategic initiatives and innovation to grow the business while also doing research and exploring new technologies on the horizon . Staying ahead is critical as the market , technology , and regulations continue to evolve at a rapid pace .
What advice would you offer somebody aspiring to obtain a C-level position in your industry ?
Excel at what you do , lead by example and focus on developing a leadership style that encourages collaboration and motivates and retains talent . Have the courage to make difficult decisions and do what is right for the organization . Build a track record of successfully leading cross-functional initiatives and delivering innovative products that deliver unique customer value and drive growth . p
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