Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

Welcome to the Data Security Decoded podcast. In this episode, our host, Richard Cassidy, is joined by Carolin Desirée Toepfer, founder of Cyttraction and CISO as a Service for multiple organizations across Europe and North America. Carolin shares her journey from building websites and online communities to becoming a cybersecurity leader, offering insights into the unique challenges of European cybersecurity, AI security frameworks, and transforming cybersecurity training into data integrity training that better aligns with business needs.

"Something's going to happen." Maria Roat, former Deputy Federal CIO, delivers a wake-up call about the inevitable nature of security incidents. In this crucial clip from Data Security Decoded, Maria reveals why response preparation is everything and how to minimize damage when (not if) breaches occur. Don't wait until "all your data went out the door" - learn proactive strategies from a federal tech leader who's seen it all!

To Catch a Thief explores how nation states have shifted their cyber espionage strategy from trade secret theft to targeting American critical infrastructure. We are also excited to share that Nicole Perlroth, the host of To Catch a Thief, joins Rubrik in a new role as Chief Cyber Raconteur.

Former NSA Director Keith Alexander called it “the greatest transfer of wealth in history.” Hillary Clinton, FBI Director James Comey and President Barack Obama also sounded the alarm on the biggest heist in human history.

Google discloses its hack and points the finger squarely at Beijing, which spells the end for Google’s business ambitions in China. Other victims stay silent, too fearful to offend the gatekeepers to the world’s largest market. Nobody will talk. Until they came for The New York Times.

Aysha Khan, CIO & CISO at Treasure Data, drops a truth bomb: "Security isn't a tech problem—it's a BUSINESS problem." In this eye-opening clip from, Aysha explains why cybersecurity deserves a seat at the board table and how empowering your CISO creates true organizational resilience. Listen to the full episode to discover why your security strategy might be fundamentally flawed!

Rapid, reliable has never been so easy. Keep your business moving forward at lightning speed with Turbo Threat Hunting. With the ability to proactively scan 75,000 backups in less than 60 seconds, you can recover and get back up to speed in record time. Time is money, especially when it comes to recovering and getting your business back up and running!

Rubrik Annapurna was designed specifically to help knock down every obstacle between you and innovation. Best in-class security? Fantastic! Seamless, scalable access to all of your enterprise data? Even better. Imagine what your organization can unlock with Rubrik Annapurna.

Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face - and cyberattacks are that punch. While traditional security focuses on prevention, true resilience comes from how you respond and recover. Learn why organizations must build better infrastructure, processes, and talent post-breach instead of rushing back to normal operations. The human toll of attacks is real, but avoiding post-incident reflection is the biggest mistake you can make.

Even well-prepared organizations with strong security are surprised by the intensity and length of cyber attacks. Heather Hughes notes that many expect quick solutions but are unprepared for the reality. "This process isn't over in two days," she explains, countering the myth of a 'big red button' fix. For more on how organizations should prepare, hear Heather, VP at Aon Cyber Solutions in the latest episode of podcast.