Cyber Resilience in the Cloud Era

In the latest episode of CXO Spice, I had the pleasure of hosting Michael Fasulo , Senior Director of Product Management at Commvault , for an insightful discussion on cyber resilience in the cloud-first era.

Here are the key highlights from this enlightening conversation:

Shifting from Continuous Threats to Continuous Business

Michael emphasized Commvault's vision of moving beyond merely bouncing back from cyber threats to enabling continuous business operations. This approach focuses on:

• Predicting threats faster
• Ensuring clean recoveries
• Accelerating incident response times

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AI-Powered Innovation in Cyber Resilience

Commvault is leveraging AI throughout its platform to enhance cyber resilience capabilities, including:

• Early warning systems
• Threat detection
• Incident readiness
• Rapid response capabilities

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Unified Platform Approach

Michael highlighted the shift from "best of breed" to "best of platform" solutions. Commvault Cloud unifies all SaaS and software offerings into one platform, allowing for:

• Holistic management and visibility through a single interface
• Improved overall cyber resilience
• Reduced total cost of ownership

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Expanding the Ecosystem

Commvault is building an expanded ecosystem of partners and services to create a comprehensive environment for cloud-first enterprise resilience. Recent acquisitions, including Commvault's announcement of acquiring Clumio , further diversify their cyber resilience options for integrated hybrid environments.

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Key Takeaways for Businesses

1. Test, test, test: Leverage cloud elasticity to regularly test defenses, incident response, and recovery plans.
2. Understand your risk landscape: Address data and infrastructure silos and manage user access and permissions effectively.
3. Develop and enforce policies: Implement strong policies to maintain security posture after initial risk mitigation.
4. Build muscle memory: Frequently test incident response plans to ensure teams can act confidently under pressure.

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Looking Ahead: Embracing a Resilient Future

As we navigate the complexities of the cloud era, it's clear that cyber resilience is not just an IT priority—it's a critical business imperative. Michael Fasulo's insights remind us that fostering a proactive culture around cyber threats is essential for maintaining operational continuity and protecting valuable assets.

Action Steps for Leaders:

• Invest in Training: Empower your teams with the knowledge and skills they need to respond effectively.
• Cultivate Collaboration: Engage cross-functional teams in resilience planning to ensure a holistic approach.
• Stay Informed: Keep abreast of emerging threats and evolving best practices to adapt your strategies accordingly.

As we close this episode of CXO Spice, remember that cyber resilience is a journey, not a destination. By embracing innovation and fostering a culture of preparedness, your organization can not only withstand challenges but thrive in an ever-changing landscape.

Thank you for being part of the CXO Spice community. I look forward to bringing you more valuable insights in future episodes. Until next time, stay resilient!