The State of Data Security: A Distributed Crisis
April 22, 2025
Welcome to the Data Security Decoded podcast by Rubrik Zero Labs. Join our host Caleb Tolin and Head of Rubrik Zero Labs Joe Hladik as they dive deep into the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, from incident response to emerging threats. Joe shares insights from two decades of experience, including his work on high-profile cases like the SolarWinds breach, and breaks down the complex relationship between nation-state actors and cybercrime.
Learn about the challenges of data sprawl, identity management, and why treating identity as the new perimeter isn't as simple as it seems. Joe also shares insights into the new report from Rubrik Zero Labs, The State of Data Security: A Distributed Crisis. Whether you're a security practitioner or executive, this episode offers valuable perspectives on data security posture management and the future of threat detection.
Welcome to the Data Security Decoded podcast by Rubrik Zero Labs. In this episode, our host Caleb Tolin speaks with Joe Hladik, a veteran security expert with two decades of experience, to explore the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, incident response, and the critical challenges of data security in today's distributed environments.
What You'll Learn:
- How the cybersecurity landscape has evolved from traditional nation-state threats to modern ransomware operations
- Why data sprawl creates complex security challenges as sensitive information moves across platforms and users
- The real-world challenges organizations face when managing vulnerability patches and business continuity
- How identity management has become more complex than just "the new perimeter" in cloud environments
- Why data security posture management is crucial for protecting sensitive information across distributed systems
- The ways modern threat actors combine financial and political motivations in sophisticated attack campaigns
The conversation draws from "The State of Data Security: A Distributed Crisis," a new report from Rubrik Zero Labs, and provides practical insights into how organizations can better manage their data security posture while addressing emerging threats in an increasingly complex digital landscape.
Episode Highlights:
[20:05] Understanding Data Sprawl and Security Posture Management
[27:05] Identity Management as a Dynamic Security Challenge
[08:40] The Evolution of Cyber Threats and Motivations
[32:28] The Future of Security Research and Response
[20:05] Understanding Data Sprawl and Security Posture Management
[27:05] Identity Management as a Dynamic Security Challenge
[08:40] The Evolution of Cyber Threats and Motivations
[32:28] The Future of Security Research and Response
Episode Resources
- Caleb Tolin on LinkedIn
- Joe Hladik on LinkedIn
- The State of Data Security: A Distributed Crisis, Rubrik Zero Labs Report
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