Ep.132 The Future of Public Cloud Security: Emerging Technologies and Trends at Secure Miami

Featuring:

• Helvetiella Longoria, Chief Information Security Officer, FIU
• Michelle Jackman, Prisma Cloud Solution Architecture, Palo Alto
• Andrew Philips, Senior Director of Software Engineering, ShareFile
• Julie O’Brien, Chief Marketing Officer, Dazz

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How organizations are tackling the complexities of securing multi-cloud environments while maintaining visibility and control
• Why the relationship between security and development teams is crucial for successful cloud security implementation
• How financial optimization and cost management intersect with cloud security concerns
• Strategies for addressing the cybersecurity skills gap through mentorship and diverse talent acquisition
• The impact of automation and AI in managing cloud security alerts and remediation

Timestamps

• (00:00) Show Introduction
• (00:36) Panel Introduction and Multi-Cloud Security Overview
• (04:08) Pros and Cons of Multi-Cloud Environments
• (12:13) Data Proliferation and Security Tool Challenges
• (15:41) Financial and Cost Optimization in Cloud Security
• (21:24) Breaking Down Silos Between Security and Development Teams
• (26:08) Alert Fatigue and Tool Management
• (29:13) Addressing the Skills Gap and Workforce Development
• (34:22) Q&A on Human Factors in Security
• (37:45) Closing Remarks

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