Australian from the Namib desert. A thirst for knowledge. Chief Evangelist @SymmetrySystems ex-Gartner and former CISO

Joined November 2013
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Excited to contribute to @ForbesTechCouncil on the unexpected consequences of data privacy regulations. As I discuss, companies must now manage the personal data parameter being collected holistically across its lifecycle, not just protect PII. hubs.ly/Q042zCbT0
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Today we announced new connectors for IBM AS/400, DB2, and Nutanix, combined with our existing on-premise capabilities, deliver unified visibility and protection across cloud, SaaS, hybrid, and legacy systems. Read the full announcement: hubs.ly/Q040Mxlv0
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Monday Mindset "Glass half empty or half full?" Which lens are you choosing? The classic test reveals everything about your approach to data security. 1/2 Empty : "500 employees still have sensitive data access" 1/2 Full builds habits: ✓ Reduced excessive access by 40%
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Pretty excited to open up registration for the 6th Annual Symmetry Unconference at RSAC! This is by far one of the best things I get to do at Symmetry. Join me during RSAC week for an unconference experience that's been refined over years. Register here: hubs.ly/Q03ZZTcS0
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It’s that time of the year where I’m filled with optimism for the premier league season. It usually lasts for about 90 minutes as I’m a diehard @ManUtd fan, but maybe this season is different!!

ALT Man Utd GIF

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New on @ForbesTechCncl from me: "The Dystopian Future of Data Security". I explore emerging anti-patterns in cybersecurity incident response. From blame games to revisionist history, we must address these issues now. Thanks @SounilYu @ryanaraine @magoo and @norootcause via Jason Chan for the inspiration and insights! Read: forbes.com/sites/forbestechc…

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Lessons from @SnowflakeDB Breaches - 5 critical actions: ✅ Complete ID offboarding ✅ Defensible data deletion ✅ Enforce MFA ✅ Monitor data ✅ Minimize 3rd party access A defining moment for unified identity & data visibility. Symmetry leads the way. hubs.ly/Q02CD0hK0

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I feel seen!
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Have you heard? 2024 Gartner® Peer Insights™ Voice of the Customer for DSPM report is out. Some highlights: ✅ Overall rating of 4.7 out of 5 ✅ 96% of customers are inclined to endorse Symmetry ✅ 4.9 out of 5 for Product Capabilities hubs.ly/Q02zQ5R10
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Tech Leaders Share Top Strategies For Successful Red Team Exercises hubs.li/Q02ykf6l0 from @jthomasgriffin @abnormalsec @pramki @c_randieri @vitel_global @NicolaSfondrini @claudemandy @jjrichardtang @Wissen_Infotech @dataart @thinkd2s @shellibrunswick and more

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As tax deadline approaches, it's crucial to remain vigilant about the security of your data. In our latest article on @Spiceworks, our Chief Evangelist @ClaudeMandy shares expert insights and practical advice to help you and your organization stay safe. hubs.ly/Q02sqlhG0
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Are you looking to enhance your cloud data security and simplify your data governance, while keeping control of your data? Discover how we revolutionized cloud-native Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) deployments on @AWS in our latest blog: hubs.ly/Q02ldwD00
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Today Mandiant had their Twitter account stolen. 2024 starting strong
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The VAST majority of the time when encryption at rest is implemented, it's completely ineffective in mitigating the stated threat.
What's your unpopular cybersecurity opinion that gets a reaction like this?
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PATCH YO' APPLE!!!
🚨🚨WE URGE EVERYONE TO UPDATE THEIR APPLE DEVICES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. We have found an actively exploited #zero #click vulnerability that was used to deliver #NSO group’s #Pegasus #spyware. citizenlab.ca/2023/09/blastp…
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The only way that @ryanaraine could look cooler is if @SymmetrySystems had branded kicks! Looking good in the polo! #sneakerhead
On the pod, Dr Sergey Bratus talked about ambitious goals for his DARPA Assured Micropatching (AMP) project: "And ten years from now, a Patch Tuesday of downloading gigabytes to patch a security vulnerability would be firmly in the past..."
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While I missed out on #blackhat I still managed to get some stickers from my friends @ThinkstCanary
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Excited to see my latest blog go live in a big week for Symmetry Systems. Add this to your list of weekend reading along with our funding announcement!
No doubt that data classification is a cornerstone of #datasecurity, but how much ⌛ and 💰 being wasted using the traditional approaches that fall short in fast-tracking remediation, as they lack #identity context. Find out more here: hubs.ly/Q01-ScRP0
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