Data protection is a business conversation, not just an IT task. In this episode, Arcserve’s Chief Product and Technology Officer Michael Lin explains why executives need to understand the risks of ransomware, downtime, and recovery gaps, and how IT leaders can communicate these issues in a way that drives action. He shares how to align technology priorities with business objectives, make backup and recovery part of boardroom discussions, and ensure the organization can maintain operations when the unexpected happens.

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Most security teams still can’t answer a fundamental question: where is our sensitive data, and who has access to it? In this episode of Tech 2 Exec, Karthik Krishnan, CEO of Concentric AI, joins Mike and Josh to explain why discovery is still broken—and how their context-aware language models are helping organizations operationalize data security in a way that actually works. We talk about why legacy approaches to data security fall short, how to evaluate whether a solution is truly AI-driven, and what steps organizations can take to reduce risk, streamline remediation, and lower costs.

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VLCM CEO Mike Linton and CIO Josh Linton interview Paul Whittier, Principal Cybersecurity Adviser at Adlumin, to challenge the myth that smaller organizations aren’t on attackers’ radar and how to outline a practical first-step security plan. From using NIST as a clear roadmap and meeting insurance-driven controls, to patching, immutable backups, 24×7 monitoring, and user training, Paul shows why funding prevention now beats paying for recovery later.

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Mike and Josh Linton sit down with AssetWorx founder Alex Hill to uncover the overlooked risks of improper IT asset disposition (ITAD). From forgotten data sitting in warehouses to the environmental and compliance pitfalls of hardware disposal, Alex explains why ITAD deserves executive attention. He shares how AssetWorx helps organizations secure data, recover value, and avoid the fallout of unchecked ITAD.

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Mike and Josh Linton engage with Vinod Brahmapuram, the Field Chief Technology Officer at Armis, to discuss the evolving landscape of cybersecurity and asset visibility. Vinod shares insights on the increasing velocity of cyber attacks, the importance of understanding asset management, and how executives can better prepare for cyber risks. He emphasizes the need for organizations to minimize disruption and highlights the critical role Armis plays in providing early warnings and insights into vulnerabilities. The conversation also addresses the gap between IT and executive leadership in understanding cybersecurity risks and the necessity for proactive measures to protect organizations from potential threats.

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