CDM Media Podcast

People in a World of AI: Not Losing the Focus on the Human In a rapidly evolving technological landscape dominated by artificial intelligence (AI), it's imperative to maintain a steadfast focus on the human element. Recorded live at the Atlanta CDO/AI Summit, CDM's J.D. Miller sat down with Jig Patel, CTO, Morningstar for a fireside discussion as they talked about the intricate interplay between advancing AI technologies and the enduring importance of human-centric values. This session explores strategies for navigating the integration of AI while safeguarding human welfare, dignity, and empowerment. Topics of discussion encompass the ethical dimensions of AI deployment, including privacy protection, bias mitigation, and ensuring transparency and accountability. Jig shares insights on fostering a culture of empathy and inclusivity within AI development teams, ensuring that technological advancements align with societal values and needs. Ultimately, this discussion offers a roadmap for organizations to leverage AI as a tool for positive societal impact, emphasizing the centrality of human values in shaping the future of technology.

The world of AI is revolutionizing every industry. In this episode, we will delve into the transformative power of AI technology within the service industry, with a laser focus on the insurance sector. Tony Garcia, CISO, Infineo, joins our host, J.D. Miller, as we explore the dynamic intersection of artificial intelligence and insurance, uncover how AI is revolutionizing every aspect of the insurance value chain, from customer acquisition and underwriting to claims processing and risk management.

Data priority and governance structures have taken on a whole new importance in today's ever-evolving data landscape. The importance of forming the right governance structures around AI, focusing on safety and security, and creating a data culture that includes education is paramount. Not to mention understanding that the organization, not just the data team, owns the data. J.D. Miller recently sat down for a fireside discussion at our Minneapolis CDO Summit with Ylan Kazi, CDO, Blue Cross Blue Shield North Dakota. We talked about the role of data governance in AI implementation, the challenge of balancing innovation with AI technologies while maintaining stringent data governance standards, making sure data governance frameworks remain adaptable, and so much more. Listen to this fireside discussion session recorded live at the Minneapolis Summit.

We are talking digital transformation with Gurpreet Bal, Chief Enterprise Arthitect at Guardian Life. Our own J.D. Miller had the pleasure of sitting with her recently in Phoenix at our flagship summit - where she was part of a panel discussion around strategizing digital transformation – specifically – empowering tech executives to successfully lead the change. It is a unique time for tech leaders, and we picked her brain today around her insights, experiences, and strategic approaches that empower leaders to take digital transformation to the next level with confidence and forsight. This includes aligning digital transformation with business objectives, fostering a culture of innovation… and oh so much more.

In these unique times where AI is not only discussed in every meeting and adding new complexities to tech leader's jobs – the focus on data and analytics has never been greater. At our recent CDO Dallas Summit, we broke down a lot of the opportunities but also challenges when it comes to AI. In a landscape powered by data-driven decision-making and AI advancements, organizations are prioritizing these investments to gain a competitive edge. J.D. Miller was joined on stage for a fireside discussion with Colin Gick, who runs business intelligence and analytics at Brinks Home Security, to explore the strategic imperatives, challenges, and transformative impact of placing data and analytics at the forefront of organizational priorities.

Fully staffed? How do you get the talent you need? Acquiring and retaining top talent this year is a top challenge for c-suite leaders. In this week's Executive Insights podcast, our own J.D. Miller sits down with Sean Barnes (WSS Solutions and The Way of the Wolf podcast) to provide strategies for getting and keeping the talent your organization needs to succeed. Building and maintaining a skilled and diverse workforce is critical to driving innovation and achieving business objectives. Implementing proactive strategies for talent development, mentorship, and continuous learning empowers teams to excel and adapt to evolving industry demands. This includes prioritizing employee well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. It is all essential for retaining high-performing tech professionals in a competitive job market. After all, 50% of organizations recognize that recruiting top talent is their number one priority this year. Click on the link and listen to this week's podcast, and we'd love to have your feedback in the comments below.

Gary Sorrentino, Global CIO, Zoom joins CDM Media's J.D. Miller for a discussion about how to power your modern workforce. We talk remote work, AI, and the future of the office. The world of work and corporate communications continue to evolve at a breakneck pace. Hybrid work is dominating our office culture and allowing organizations to collaborate and communicate more effectively than ever before. In this episode, the two dive into this evolution and get a glimpse into how the modern workforce can take advantage of advancements in technology.

Are Marketers ready for 2024 and beyond. Innovation and flexibility are the keys. J.D. Miller sits down with Cvent CMO Patrick Smith live at their Cvent Connect conference in Las Vegas to dive into cutting-edge marketing tactics and content strategies. A renewed focus on SEO, leveraging artificial intelligence, a spotlight on content, and more. Find out how you need to market differently to keep your department and organization ahead for the rest of this year and into the future.

Data drives nearly every single business today, but accessibility continues to be an issue for many leaders. Today's podcast is an excerpt from a recent fireside discussion CDM Media's, J.D. Miller had at our CDO SoCal Summit with Natalie Jacobs. Natalie is the Vice President – Portfolio Management at Warner Music Group. She's a 20-year music industry veteran with a specialization in music publishing and the complexities of music data – beginning her career when the industry was still analog and hadn't fully embraced the shift to a digital space. Having worked her way up from an entry level clearance admin – she is now part of the leadership team, helping drive a comprehensive tech and data strategy to support the needs of the modern music industry.

Many CISOs struggle to define exactly what "next-generation security" means and how it differs from traditional security approaches. Scot Miller, CISO at Mr Cooper sat with J.D. Miller at our recent CISO Flagship Summit to examine the key features of next-generation security, including advanced analytics, automation, and integration, and explore how they can be used to improve an organization's overall security posture. Additionally, the two discussed the importance of building a security culture, which is essential for effectively implementing and maintaining next-generation security measures. By focusing on the key elements of next-generation security and the importance of security culture, CISOs can ensure that their organizations are well-positioned to protect themselves from emerging cyber threats.

Cybersecurity and a World in Turmoil The current geopolitical environment has changed the face of cybersecurity and organizations' Zero Trust journeys. CDM Media's J.D. Miller sat down at our recent Bay Area Summit for a discussion with Michael Thiessmeier, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the US National AI and Cybersecurity ISAO, CISO of Enjoy Technology, CEO of Allied Cyberpartners, and a member of the Overseas Security Advisory Council's planning committee for the country of Latvia. Cyber analysts predict that while six in 10 organizations will start their Zero Trust journey by 2025, nearly half of those will not be able to realize the benefits envisioned. To help organizations protect against the unknown, security leaders need to adopt an integrated Zero Trust framework and radically change the way they make design investments, implement, and put governance around security technology. Check out this podcast and preview for our upcoming discussion at our Flagship Summit in Arizona, February 6 and 7.

Governance in the cloud is more important than ever before. Today we are going to dive into this, including complex solutions like ERP, SaaS in operations, and more, with Hakan Strombeck and Marcel Koks of Infor. Infor is the global leader in business cloud software specialized by industry. Infor develops complete solutions for its focus industries, including industrial manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, food & beverage, automotive, aerospace & defense, hospitality, and high tech. Infor's mission-critical enterprise applications and services are made to give long-term operational advantages, security, and faster time to value. J.D. Miller sits down with Hakan and Marcel to talk cloud implementation, adoption, operations, innovation and more.

Just when we thought that the pandemic was over, there are new situations arising that have a major impact on us and the distribution industry. Today's podcast, brought to you by Infor, dives into issues within the distribution industry with Hakan Strombeck and Richard Van Der Meulen. Business agility is more important than ever to respond to the fast-changing world, and with that comes transparency and information sharing. How will all of this impact distributors? J.D. Miller tackles this and much more with Hakan and Richard.

The demand for machine vision (MV), paired with machine learning (ML), in industrial automation has exploded over the last few years. It is now used in medical, military, supply chain, manufacturing, packaging, transportation, and in commercial industries just to name a few. These investments are becoming significantly more lucrative and viable to business leaders as labor markets continue to see a decrease in employees that are willing to perform manual functions, while at the same time, the minimum wage continues to increase. Industry giants are therefore turning to MV and ML to fill these labor voids and decrease their operational costs. Calem Harris, Staples joins our J.D. Miller to discuss how MV and ML are incorporated in industrial automation. We will explore the different steps required to implement these technologies with progressive steps to accomplish more autonomous functionality, while exposing the challenges of implementing them successfully. We will wrap up with the future of MV and ML, and the opportunities that exist for these technologies.

Misconceptions Around ABM (and How Marketing/Sales Must Align) Business-to-business tech marketing has shifted considerably since the pandemic. This week's Marketing Insights podcast features longtime AT&T marketing leader and current Soprano Design Channel Partner, Asmara Hadi. Asmara sits down with CDM Media's J.D Miller to discuss how marketing and sales must bridge the gap to help move organizations forward. This includes taking a new approach to face-to-face events and shoring up brand messaging, so you have consistent communication across all of your channels.

At the center of Zero Trust is data - and for good reason. Organizations that have visibility into their data and the activity around it can detect suspicious behavior, even when other security controls have been compromised. Dr. Lisa McKee, Zero Trust guru, Director of Governance, Risk, Compliance and Privacy at Hudl and founder/partner at American Security and Privacy joins CDM Media's J.D. Miller to talk about what's next for Zero Trust and privacy and how to make sure you are safe in these unique times. The two discuss: • The new challenges with 3rd Party • Methods for coordination and collaboration between privacy and security within a Zero Trust strategy • Overcoming challenges and integrating Zero Trust in the worlds of privacy and security.

We dive into cybersecurity insurance and protection as our own J.D. Miller sits down with Justin Daniels, technology and cybersecurity counsel at Baker Donalson. Justin recently spoke at our CDM Media CIO/CISO Atlanta summit as he discussed cybersecurity as a strategic business enterprise risk. Stealing intellectual property and threatening to download it on the dark web is just the latest iteration of cybercrime that keeps the c-suite up at night. It is all but inevitable that your organization will face a cyber incident due to our reliance on data and technology. Justin Daniels, a technology and cybersecurity attorney, joins us to talk about the need for good communication as the decision-makers face tough business decisions based on incomplete facts under time pressure.

A Culture and Technology Transformation: A Practical Approach to Change. Christopher Davis, CIO, of The Tile Shop, joins our J.D. Miller to talk about an effective and efficient way to enact change in your department and company. The Tile Shop faced a difficult ERP implementation that left the company wondering whether technology was a critical capability. A new CEO and new board members determined that technology was indeed critical to success. But what to do? It starts with three key things... driving business change, culture change, and investing for long-term success. Christopher will take us through his approach and how you can enact effective change in your organization today.

The CIO/CISO Atlanta Summit is coming up quickly. Our own J.D. Miller sits down with Max Garcia, CISO and Executive Director of Financial Services Division at NCR to preview his fireside discussion at the Atlanta event. The two dive into the changing role of the CISO among other topics. Our systems are smarter and the bad actors are trying other methods now to get into our organizations. The two discuss how to handle new threats and also talk about defense in depth, how a renewed focus on expanding tabletop exercises is imperative, ransomware and so much more.

Get ready for one of the biggest conferences for event professionals! CDM Media's partner, Cvent, is putting on their largest event of the year – Cvent Connect 2022 in Las Vegas April 11-14. Our J.D. Miller sits down with Cvent's Paulina Giusti to talk about the upcoming event. At the intersection of experience and engagement, Cvent Connect joins thousands of marketers, event planners, experience makers, engagement experts, and production professionals. Find out what to expect, how it can help move the needle for your organization, and how the event can arm you for successful events today and throughout the year.

The face of event marketing continues to shift and leaders must be ready to evolve with it. Patrick Smith, CMO at Cvent, talks about the changing landscape of event marketing and management and what to expect in 2022 and beyond. Patrick joins CDM Media's J.D. Miller to discuss the value of face-to-face events while leveraging the advancements in virtual events, how marketers are more nimble than ever before, how vendors have shifted to become valuable partners, and much more. As you prep your event strategy for the next year, tune in for the latest insights to give you an upper hand in planning.

2022 is going to have a different look and feel for marketers than we have experienced in the last 18 months. As a marketer, are you ready? Our J.D. Miller is joined by Ken Liao, Vice President of Marketing at Sevco Security to dissect what marketers should expect in the new year. What challenges will field marketers face? How will events be different? How have your client's expectations changed? We will answer those and much more!

This week's podcast dives into the new cybersecurity book "Rip Tide" by Dr. Chase Cunningham (Dr. Zero Trust) and General Gregory Touhill. CDM Media's J.D. Miller is joined by Dr. Cunningham to discuss Rip Tide - a narrative on cyber security failures at the national level. Along with the book, the two dive into the latest on Zero Trust and take a look at how Zero Trust will look for organizations in 2022 and beyond.

Today, the majority of businesses are focused on implementing a variety of strategies to address diversity and inclusion within the workforce and the gender disparity in female leadership roles and career development. Lynne Bailey, Chief Data Officer, and Sofia Paterna, Deputy Chief Data Officer at KPMG join CDM Media's own Bini Shah to dive into the common hurdles faced by women aspiring to climb the leadership ladder and the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and much more…

From the global pandemic and microchip shortages to extreme weather events, it's fair to say that everyone has experienced some of the impact of the unprecedented supply chain disruptions over the past year. Supply-chain management is playing an expanded role in business, with a greater focus on collaboration and strategic prioritization. Managing the supply chain has become an essential element not only of business operations but of customer experience. How are the most resilient companies re-designing and re-prioritizing business resource strategies for the future? Nicole Ostrander, Senior Account leader from Signavio-SAP joins our J.D. Miller to dive into supply chain and what it means for you for this holiday season and beyond.

The role of the CTO and Chief Architect in financial services is changing considerably. Enterprise architecture is an area of growing interest for the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC). The latest FFIEC IT Examination Handbook, released in June, focuses specifically on architecture, infrastructure, and operations, and its combination with DevOps (AIOps). So what does that mean for financial services top tech executives? Mitch Wein of Aite-Novarica Group joins J.D. Miller to discuss these changes and dive into a new CIO checklist report around enterprise architecture for FDIC-supervised firms.

There's no doubt that the pandemic highlighted the issues that have long been pressing concerns for women – from childcare and inflexible working arrangements and the under-appreciation of female-dominated professions – there's an opportunity to harness this attention and create a gender-equal world we have longed to see. Rosie Campbell, Director of the Global Institute for Women's Leadership and Professor of Politics at Kings College London joins host, Binisha Shah, to dive into the risks and opportunities for gender equality in the workplace post covid and much more…

There is more to Zero Trust than meets the eye. In this episode of CDM Media's Solution Spotlight, we focus on what is needed in a CISO checklist to develop an effective Zero Trust architecture. This week, J.D. Miller is joined by Tari Schreider and Mitch Wein of Aite-Novarica Group to dissect a new report they have coming out about best practices around Zero Trust design and the importance of technology mapping to keep you and your organization ahead. If you are about to adopt a Zero Trust architecture... you don't want to miss this one!

After surviving WFH and hybrid working situations, security leaders have their sights set on 2022. With that in mind, it is alarming that 66% of security leaders feel their organization is unprepared to cope with a targeted cyber-attack. As we look to the future, how should leaders instill confidence among customers, internal stakeholders, and their markets? Are we sliding backward in terms of our preparedness for an attack? Are expectations on security departments too high? John Kellerhals, CF Industries, joins J.D. Miller for a discussion around why user awareness today isn't leading to behavioral change and more.

While there are several reasons why women disproportionately fall out of the leadership pipeline, one underlying factor is trust. Women need to actively build more of it - among colleagues, managers, and leaders, than many of their male peers do in order to succeed. Sonia Verhaeghe, Head of Security Engineering, and Kathryn Fox, Head of Security Awareness at TUI joins host, Binisha Shah, to dive into overcoming obstacles/challenges, why it's always important to adapt to change, how to communicate effectively, and much more…

Security remains in the crosshairs and has provided an opening for organizations to implement a Zero Trust framework. Dr. Zero Trust himself, Chase Cunningham, joins J.D. Miller for a sneak peek into Dr. Cunningham's talk at the upcoming CDM Media CIO/CISO Chicago Summit on September 9th. The two discuss how Zero Trust not only transforms network security but can be a business enabler, why organizations should lean on their security vendors, how to overcome FUD (fear, uncertainty, and doubt), and much more!

AI and Machine Learning continue to be on the minds of executives in their tech planning for this year and beyond. In 2021, the increase in AI usage across businesses will create $2.9 trillion of business value and 6.2 billion hours of worker productivity. Akeel Attar is the founder and CEO of UK-based automation software provider, XpertRule. Akeel is a pioneer in the field of intelligent automation driving innovation for nearly 40 years. He sits down with J.D. Miller to talk about that journey and what to expect in AI and Machine Learning in the years to come that will likely impact your organization into the future.

After running over 200 digital events with top technology leaders in 2020 alone, our own J.D. Miller, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Communities, shares insights on how these executives are planning for AI and Cloud, tackling pandemic challenges, tech staffing issues, and more. The findings may surprise you. Listen to this recent fireside chat where we turn the tables on J.D. and instead of asking the questions, he is in the hot seat and gives his take on top issues impacting CIOs and CISOs today.

Now more than ever, digital business requires that leaders shape technology to serve opportunity and respond to adversity. Business continuity is one of many complex business challenges creating unanticipated market turbulence. During these times of rapidly evolving risks and opportunities, CIOs must embrace new approaches to leadership and strategic decision making. Jason Spencer, Global VP of IT, RR Donnelley joins J.D, Miller for a fireside chat at our recent Midwest Summit to discuss how CIOs and IT executives are providing digital business strategic planning tools and techniques to turn complexity and chaos into real strategy execution initiatives.

As many companies prepare to head back to the office, what does that mean for tech leaders? Hans Keller, CIO at Erickson Living joins CDM Media's J.D. Miller as they examine the changes technology executives must embrace in the new workplace. This includes enhancing the employee and customer experience and embracing business transformation in a new way. Listen in as Hans reveals how tech leaders are turning complexity and chaos into real strategy execution initiatives.

Digital Transformation is accelerating at a rapid pace. The need to innovate quickly is driving many technology departments and is in the crosshairs of the executive leadership. Arun DeSouza, Chief Information and Privacy Officer at Nexteer Automotive Corporation joins us to dive into the new challenges with these added pressures. While we are looking to many tools to make digital transformation a reality, Arun tackles what the future looks like with human-centered design thinking, simplified workflows, and process animation. On top of that, how we approach the use of artificial intelligence with our data is going to be imperative as we look to accelerate for a new working world in the second half of this year. Arun sits down with J.D. Miller to give us a glimpse into his talk at the upcoming Midwest CDM Summit.

Cybersecurity jobs are the hottest in tech out there today. The pandemic greatly increased that demand. Deidre Diamond, Founder and CEO of CyberSN joins host, J.D. Miller, to dive into how the role of the Cyber Security executive has changed during the pandemic. She answers questions about outsourcing versus hiring and also shares her predictions around how the role will continue to evolve in the years to come. Not only that, but she dives into the challenge of getting more women into cybersecurity and how women in technology can gain a bigger seat at the executive table.

Today's environment has accelerated the pace of digital evolution. Companies are struggling with digital innovation (such as AI) as they adjust to the associated challenges. As such, leaders in more agile organizations have a great opportunity to make adjustments, while those in larger organizations suffer through uninspiring, and potentially career-limiting, short-term results. Dirk Ramhorst, CIO at Wacker Chemie (and speaker at our upcoming Deutschland Summit) joins CDM Media's J.D. Miller to talk about transformation and how in order to speed up your organization, you need to slow down your innovation – and it's ok.

What auto suppliers can do now to increase supply chain resilience The last year has highlighted for the world what supply chain practitioners have always known—efficient supply chains keep the world running. While stories about toilet paper and vaccine scarcity will be shared among families for years to come, automotive suppliers will have many of their own, including how the microchip supply chain impacted car production, or what it was like to move production around the globe based on public health restrictions. Join Peter Maithel (Infor, Industry & Solution Strategy Director for Automotive)and Doug Bellin (AWS, Business Development, Industry 4.0 and Smart Factory) as we discuss the 3 key areas where automotive suppliers can focus to achieve supply chain resilience: visibility, collaboration, and transparency.

Ransomware is keeping healthcare security up at night. Joining us is Michael Meyn, CISO at Integra Managed Care, to dive into advanced security and resilience in healthcare. Michael shares with CDM Media's J.D. Miller how best to focus on ransomware and discuss industry readiness around it and other security threats. Healthcare providers are one of the hardest hit and most vulnerable industries for two reasons: 1. Personal health information can sell for hundreds of dollars per record and is often resold to multiple threat actors. 2. Security of health systems is typically driven by compliance and not by proper security hygiene. Listen to find out how the healthcare industry is attacking this threat vector today and into the future.

During these times of rapidly evolving risks and opportunities, CIOs must embrace new approaches to leadership and strategic decision making. Edgar Escobar CTO at Grupo Alto joined J.D, Miller for a fireside chat at our recent Southeast Virtual Summit to discuss how CIO's and IT executives will provide the workforce with tools and techniques to help them lead and effectively make decisions in a dynamic world. They cover how CIOs can rebuild after a crisis, culture and the future of work, along with strategic planning when it comes to landing top talent.

At a time when the threat landscape ever-expanding, two out of three organizations worldwide claim to have a lack of the IT security staff needed. In a preview of his session at the upcoming CDM Media CIO/CISO France Virtual Summit, Eric Singer, CISO EMEA at Schneider Electric joins J.D. Miller to discuss why there is such a gap. The need for cybersecurity professionals is at an all-time high. The deficit of qualified individuals has made the need for automated security tools more of a requirement than a desire in order to maintain a strong security foundation. Today's products and technologies can enable even small teams to appropriately secure multiple websites and applications, offering potential answers to the pressing recruitment issues. Listen for more!

In a world turned upside down by the global pandemic, is there room to embed a sustainable cybersecurity culture? If your organization is ready to embrace a culture with security at its heart, what does it really mean and what does it take? As cybercriminals continue to up their game and use sophisticated techniques to hijack company, customer, and personal information, how does culture help to protect and sustain your business? Anna-Lisa Miller, Group CISO at Spectris joins J.D. Miller to talk about this and much more as we take a sneak peek into her talk at our upcoming CISO UK Virtual Summit.

IT Transformation will take on a new look as we go dive deeper into 2021 - according to Stijn Raemdonck, CIO, Alpro, and Senior IT Business Partner, Danone. IT leaders will need to move forward with new technologies such as AI, quantum, and RPA, but the biggest challenge may be in leading a change in culture. In this “never normal” climate that we are in (as Stijn puts it), we need to rethink how we empower and enable our leaders and teams. True transformational leaders need to come with a new and refined vision. Stijn joins our J.D. Miller for a sneak peak into his highly anticipated talk coming up at our CIO Benelux Virtual Summit, March 23rd. Give it a listen!

Security executives in financial services are considerably shifting how they approach threat and vulnerability management in 2021. Scot Miller, SVP and CISO at Mr. Cooper joins CDM's J.D. Miller for this week's podcast to talk about how FinServ must change to a people-first stance as organizations look to be proactive instead of reactive this year. Not only that, Scot details out how it is imperative that boards focus on cyber more than ever before and provides steps for cyber executives to win over the top leadership. Plus, for you aspiring cyber executives out there, Scot provides some tips for quickly advancing in your career and much more.

2021 Focus: The People - Chief Information Officer as a Transformation Leader. Successful IT leaders in the new world focus on the people, but why didn't they always? Leaders have to become the trusted advisor to the wider executive. It's important for IT executives to be associated with transformation and collaboration as much as they are with the tin, the wires and the power point projector. Boots CIO, Rich Corbridge, joins CDM Media's J.D. Miller to take a deep look at: • IT executives place on the board • How to build the team as a transformation team • What do you need to lead a digital transformation team • The next big challenge in 2021 for technology leaders

From Corporate Egosystems to Collective Ecosystems. Mayank Saxena has lead companies in shaping their technology strategy, architecture, and innovation disciplines for organizations across the globe. An advisory board member for the Harvard Business Review and Chief Architect and Data Management lead for ABN AMRO, Mayank brings a unique approach to business and data. In this episode of CDM Media's Executive Insights, Mayank examines a how a renewed focus on data can change the trajectory of your business. He details how data can be tied to creating experiences for the customer journey and also gives us a glimpse into what 2021 will bring for data experts.

After a year that no one could have predicted, what should IT security leaders expect to see as the world moves toward 2021? 2020 forced dramatic shifts and quick changes - those that were able to adapt accordingly set up their enterprises and security teams for better protection. Those that lagged found themselves in a state of vulnerability, uncertainty, and overwhelming concerns. However, if equipped with the right security forecast and insights, IT security leaders can get ahead of preparations and gain a more positive outlook in the new year. Join Chris Kubic, Fidelis Cybersecurity CISO (former CISO of NSA), as he shares his thoughts on cybersecurity trends for 2021, including what he sees as: • The biggest impacts to the IT security industry in 2021 • The greatest cyber threats in the coming year and which will cause the greatest harm • The security solutions that will be most critical to combating these cyber threats Listen in and walk away from the podcast with a better understanding of how you can prepare your enterprise and security teams for 2021.

Avoiding the Crippling Effects of Ransomware Through Early Detection & Response With the exponential growth of Ransomware, public posting of sensitive and personal data, and the large sums of money being demanded by Ransomware gangs, Ransomware remains high (if not the highest) on the list of security concerns for enterprises, CISOs, and CIOs. Organizations hit with a Ransomware attack must weigh the risks of losing access to critical data and systems or paying large sums of ransom to the attackers – with no guarantee the data would be reliably reproduced. To protect your enterprise, earlier detection and response is key to avoiding significant damage and cost for your organization. Join Chris Kubic, former NSA CISO and current CISO at Fidelis Cybersecurity, as he shares: • How Ransomware differs from other kinds of cyber attacks • The evolution of Ransomware attacks, especially throughout the global pandemic • The value of early detection and blocking of attacks • Best practices to reduce the risk of Ransomware

Partnering with LogMeIn for your Successful Remote Work Future Episode 3 of 3. Remote work is taking many different forms as new strategies continue to come to the forefront. We are joined by Mark Strassman and Paul Gentile of LogMeIn to hear how they look at remote work differently and how LogMeIn is partnering for success. Find out how their tools and processes bring sustainability for the future, whether you're going back to the office or not.

In these uncertain times, how should tech leaders shift the way they approach digital transformation, the ever-growing skill gaps in tech departments, change management, and a spotlight on security? Bruce Lee joins the CDM Media Executive Insights podcast to dive into emerging challenges facing tech leaders heading into 2021. The Centene CTO and former CIO at Fannie Mae and the NYSE talks about the evolution of the tech executive and how to position for success in the new year.