Welcome to Conversations with Dez. In this podcast episode, Dez Blanchfield discusses the topic of Data Breaches with Manoj Nair, General Manager Of Commvault Metallic. The year that was 2021 is over and not a moment too soon for some of us. Much of it was a repeat of the 2020 experience as the world faced continued challenges directly and indirectly related to the COVID-19 global pandemic. A new wave of lockdowns with the Delta strain. And now as a new year in 2022 begins, we have the emergence of the B.1.1.529 strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, aka Omicron.
The Impact on Businesses
Businesses faced continued challenges from the usual suspects, ranging from human resource and remote working through to data management and data protection, with a continued onslaught of ransomware and cybersecurity attacks, with an average of 1,400 hacking incidents per day in Q4 of 2021 alone.
I’m joined today by Manoj Nayyar, General Manager of Metallic of the SAS-based cloud data management company, a Commvault venture. Manoj shares his insights on the challenges faced by businesses in 2021 and what to expect in 2022.
The Shift in Data Management and Security
Manoj highlights the shift in data management and security as a result of the heightened cybersecurity threats. He emphasises the need for a proactive approach and active defence in data management. This includes considerations such as having an air gap copy, constant updates, and separation of data from the environment to ensure comprehensive recovery strategies.
The Role of Managed Service Providers
Manoj also discusses the increasing adoption of managed service providers (MSPs) in addressing data protection and security challenges. He emphasises the value of MSPs in integrating powerful tools like Metallic into their service offerings, providing comprehensive data protection solutions for organisations.
The Future of Data Protection and Security
Looking ahead to 2022, Manoj advises CEOs, CIOs, and CISOs to focus on strategic planning and roadmap development to address the evolving challenges in data protection and security. He stresses the importance of investing time in boardroom discussions and developing strategies to better prepare for the uncertainties of the year ahead.
Embracing Anti-Fragile Concepts
Manoj introduces the concept of anti-fragile, emphasising the need for businesses to not just be resilient but to continually improve in the face of uncertainty and challenges. He suggests that businesses need to think from a different lens and consider their key assets, such as people, organizational data, and software supply chain, to keep them productive in various scenarios.
- Anti-fragile concept: Manoj explains the concept of anti-fragile, where businesses continually improve in the face of uncertainty and challenges, rather than just being resilient.
- Key assets: Businesses need to consider their key assets, including people, organisational data, and software supply chain, to ensure productivity in various scenarios.
- Software supply chain: Manoj emphasises the critical importance of understanding the software supply chain and verifying the trustworthiness of providers to ensure data security.
Manoj’s insights shed light on the evolving landscape of data management and security, providing valuable guidance for organisations navigating the challenges of 2022.
Stay tuned for more conversations with industry experts as we delve into the latest trends and strategies for addressing the complexities of data protection and security in the digital age.
