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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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Illumio signs on Spectrum as first New Zealand channel partner
Tue, 6th Apr 2021
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Illumio partners with Spectrum to integrate micro-segmentation tech into managed services for enterprise organisations in New Zealand.
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How to defend cloud environments against insider threats
Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
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iam
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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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mfa
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iaas
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dlp
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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malware
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data protection
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cybersecurity
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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iam
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personal computing devices
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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multi-cloud
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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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cybercrime
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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mfa
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cloud security
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iaas
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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endpoint protection
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casb
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edr
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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data protection
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cloud security
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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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data protection
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data privacy
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gdpr
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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cybersecurity
Organisations in the financial services sector are faced with a unique set of challenges when it comes to IT security.
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Achieving better security for BYOD workplaces
Fri, 2nd Mar 2018
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dlp
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personal computing devices
The rise of BYOD lets employees work from anywhere on personal devices but challenges IT to secure diverse endpoints, pushing for data-centric solutions.