As the fight against ransomware continues, the value of data cannot be understated. Considering what a breach could cost and how long it would take to rectify, it’s no wonder risk mitigation and response is at the forefront of every IT leader’s mind. When discussing data storage, data permanence is often discussed as a way to retain information indefinitely. But when it comes to the threat of ransomware, does the immutability of your backups play such an important role?

The Fintech industry deals with financial and personal data of customers on a massive scale. From credit card transactions to identity verification details, companies collect and process huge amounts of sensitive data, making them an attractive target for cybercriminals. To ensure the highest standards of data protection and risk management, constant monitoring and analysis of security data is crucial.

Today’s state and local governments are facing a deluge of increasingly sophisticated cybersecurity threats. As custodians of vast amounts of sensitive information on their citizens, these institutions are high-value targets for threat actors. The ongoing digitization of government functions combined with the growing prevalence of advanced cyberattacks has significantly escalated the level of risk these organizations must manage.

In the latest instalment of our interviews speaking to leaders throughout the world of tech, we’ve welcomed Jamie Howard, CTO at Capital on Tap. With over 20 years in technology, specialising in start-up/scale-up businesses, Jamie has experience across the engineering, media and financial services sectors.