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David Shephard stories

David Shephard, a distinguished author and Vice President of Sales for APJ at Illumio, has developed a notable expertise in cloud security, data protection, and regulatory compliance. His writings often explore the intricate balance between maintaining robust security protocols and respecting user privacy, particularly in the context of BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) workplaces and the broader financial services sector.

With a keen interest in technological innovations, David discusses topics ranging from the challenges of multi-cloud security and insider threats to the implications of regulations such as GDPR on data custodianship. His articles provide insights into the emerging threats like 'man in the cloud' attacks and strategies like micro-segmentation technology, illustrating his commitment to advancing cloud security knowledge and practices. Additionally, his engagement with machine learning showcases his forward-thinking approach to securing corporate data in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

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How to defend cloud environments against insider threats

Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
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Let's discuss the main types of insider threats facing businesses today and explain how to mitigate their risks through various technologies.
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Cloud security planning – here's to a safer future

Fri, 21st Feb 2020
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Discussion is likely to focus on cloud security, with IT professionals asking themselves: How did we cope with the threat situation last year?.
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Machine learning is key to securing corporate data in the cloud

Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
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In securing data in the cloud, companies now face a multi-faceted challenge that features flexible data access from large numbers of users and devices.
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Protecting organisations from insider threats - Bitglass

Fri, 5th Jul 2019
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The biggest challenge for most external threat actors is gaining access to a target organisation, but insider threats already have this.
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How to overcome the multi-cloud security challenge

Mon, 1st Apr 2019
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More organisations are adopting multi-cloud strategies to reduce the risk of stoppages and increase flexibility. But security remains a concern.
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Beware of the 'man in the cloud'

Fri, 1st Mar 2019
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Bitglass AU's David Shephard discusses the 'man in the cloud' attacks that are becoming increasingly popular - and effective.
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CSOs - are you prepared for cloud cryptojacking?

Mon, 18th Feb 2019
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A recent report found that almost half of the organisations surveyed have malware in one of their cloud applications.
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Achieving uncompromising security without compromising privacy

Fri, 1st Feb 2019
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Navigating the BYOD era, companies must balance robust security measures with user privacy, steering away from invasive MDM to agentless solutions.
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Developing a one-two punch for cloud security

Tue, 17th Jul 2018
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When data is regularly accessed from a myriad of devices outside the corporate firewall, strategies to maintain effective security have to evolve.
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GDPR, changing what it means to be a good data custodian

Tue, 19th Jun 2018
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As GDPR compliance takes effect, businesses face scrutiny over data usage, revealing lapses and redefining what it means to be a good data custodian.
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Securing cloud platforms in the financial services sector

Mon, 21st May 2018
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Organisations in the financial services sector are faced with a unique set of challenges when it comes to IT security.