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October 23, 202530 min

Beyond Awareness: Why IT and Security Must Evolve Together

Cybersecurity isn’t just an IT issue anymore—it’s the foundation of business resilience. Join DataEndure CTO Shahin Pirooz and CMO Kirstin Burke as they discuss how IT and security need to evolve together in an era shaped by AI, automation, and rapid change. 0:00 Introduction 01:42 AWS outage example 02:28 Convergence of cyber & operational resilience 05:02 AI & automation: the leap reshaping risk and ops 10:04 Outages and cascading business impact 15:06 Designing for resilience 20:09 Tool sprawl and why convergence matters 25:11 Reliability expectations: staying operational The post Beyond Awareness: Why IT and Security Must Evolve Together appeared first on DataEndure | Cybersecurity & IT Resilience Experts.

September 26, 202527 min

Are You Ready for a Bot-Dominated Internet?

Bots now make up 51% of internet traffic. And malicious bots? They account for 37% of all web traffic. AI is helping bots slip past defenses—making them smarter, faster, and harder to spot. The result? Account takeovers, scraping, and API abuse. David Holmes, CTO of Application Security at Imperva, joins DataEndure’s CTO Shahin Pirooz to explore the rise of bots and how to defend against them. 0:00 Rise of Bots 3:29 Good vs. Bad Bots 13:20 Defense Strategies 21:45 Digital Trust & APIs 27:00 Closing Takeaways The post Are You Ready for a Bot-Dominated Internet? appeared first on DataEndure | Cybersecurity & IT Resilience Experts.

August 28, 202528 min

When Compliance Isn’t About You: External Pressures Reshaping Security

Compliance doesn’t end at your walls—it extends to every partner, customer, and supplier you touch. In this talk, our hosts explore how shifting regulations, supply chain pressures, and opportunistic adversaries are reshaping governance, storage, and security strategy—and how compliance can become a foundation for resilience. 0:00 Introduction 0:35 The Compliance Ripple Effect 2:04 Federal Mandates & CMMC Pressure 7:44 Shared Risk & Responsibility 9:55 Three Areas to Focus On 13:36 Foundation for Resilience 16:02 Subject Matter Experts 20:00 The Manual Steps 23:54 Next Steps Hosts: Shahin Pirooz, DataEndure CTO and Kirstin Burke, DataEndure CMO. The post When Compliance Isn’t About You: External Pressures Reshaping Security appeared first on DataEndure | Cybersecurity & IT Resilience Experts.

July 24, 202538 min

Unlocking AI Productivity with Microsoft Copilot

The real value of AI is what you can put to work today. In this TECH Talk, discover how Microsoft Copilot is already transforming IT and business workflows. We explore Copilot’s most impactful use cases and share strategies to navigate Microsoft’s expansive AI ecosystem—so you know where and how it best serves your business. Whether you want to boost efficiency or streamline operations, see how Copilot helps teams work smarter, not harder. Join our hosts Shahin Pirooz, DataEndure CTO and Kirstin Burke, DataEndure CMO. The post Unlocking AI Productivity with Microsoft Copilot appeared first on DataEndure | Cybersecurity & IT Resilience Experts.

May 23, 2025

Backup ≠ Recovery: The Costly Ransomware Myth

When ransomware hits, your ability to recover depends on more than just backups—it hinges on your storage architecture. In this TECH Talk, we unpack the often-overlooked role that storage plays in both data loss and recovery—and why many recovery efforts fail when the architecture is fragmented, outdated, or siloed. Join our hosts Shahin Pirooz, DataEndure CTO and Kirstin Burke, DataEndure CMO. The post Backup ≠ Recovery: The Costly Ransomware Myth appeared first on DataEndure | Cybersecurity & IT Resilience Experts.

May 1, 202541 min

No Framework, No Foundation: Why Cyber Resilience Starts Here

A little planning today can prevent a lot of trouble tomorrow. Network and cybersecurity expert Ross Rehart, MSc. shares how the right framework brings order to the chaos, aligns security with business goals, and sets the stage for long-term success. The post No Framework, No Foundation: Why Cyber Resilience Starts Here appeared first on DataEndure | Cybersecurity & IT Resilience Experts.

March 27, 2025

The Next Evolution of AI: Generative vs Agentic AI Explained

AI isn’t just generating text and images anymore—it’s making decisions, taking action, and reshaping entire industries. Agentic AI is here, and it’s changing the way businesses operate. In this TECH Talk episode, DataEndure’s CTO Shahin Pirooz and CMO Kirstin Burke break down the difference between generative and agentic AI, share real-world examples, and give business leaders a preview of what’s coming next. The post The Next Evolution of AI: Generative vs Agentic AI Explained appeared first on DataEndure | Cybersecurity & IT Resilience Experts.

February 27, 202530 min

AI Gold Rush: How to Build a Winning On-Prem Strategy

AI is transforming industries, and on-prem solutions are emerging as a strategic advantage. Businesses are shifting AI workloads in-house to gain speed, efficiency, and full data control—while sidestepping the escalating costs of cloud services. In this TECH Talk episode, DataEndure’s CTO Shahin Pirooz and CMO Kirstin Burke discuss how organizations can harness AI appliances and private cloud systems to enhance productivity, ensure compliance, and maximize performance. 00:00 Introduction 00:52 AI’s Market Boom: The Numbers Speak 01:46 The Shift to On-Prem AI: Cost Concerns & Practicality 03:38 Making the Right AI Infrastructure Choice 05:00 Four Pillars of AI Deployment Strategy 07:01 Workload Characteristics: Training vs. Inference 08:54 The Infrastructure Cost Equation 10:10 The Hidden Costs: Operations & Maintenance 12:23 The Personnel Challenge 14:43 AI Security & Compliance 16:45 The Cloud vs. On-Prem Tradeoff 20:12 AI Adoption Roadmap 22:53 Avoiding Common AI Deployment Pitfalls 24:50 AI as an Equalizer The post AI Gold Rush: How to Build a Winning On-Prem Strategy appeared first on DataEndure | Cybersecurity & IT Resilience Experts.

December 19, 202416 min

December 2024 TECH Talk – Top 3 Technology Strategies

From AI-driven automation to faster, localized data processing, and the growing emphasis on sustainability, we explore the top trends shaping the year ahead. The post December 2024 TECH Talk – Top 3 Technology Strategies appeared first on DataEndure | Cybersecurity & IT Resilience Experts.

November 21, 202423 min

Why Network Security Must Be Your First Priority

The network is the central hub of your business—connecting people, devices, and data across multiple environments. Yet, every connection point is also a potential entry point for hackers. Today, the network and threats have changed. In this TECH Talk, networking expert Ross Rehart, MSc. explains why your thinking must change, too. 0:00 Introduction 0:17 Traditional Network Topologies 0:56 Impact of Cloud Computing 1:46 The Role of Wireless and 5G 2:32 Security Challenges in Modern Networks 4:49 Transition to SSE and Zero Trust 6:09 Micro-segmentation Analogy 9:23 Start with Business Requirements 11:32 Security First Approach in Network Design 14:15 XDR and Comprehensive Defense 17:20 Assessing Network Health 22:01 Complimentary Network Health Check The post Why Network Security Must Be Your First Priority appeared first on DataEndure | Cybersecurity & IT Resilience Experts.