Where to Start with Security Technology

Welcome to another episode of Cyber-Snapshot!

In this episode, Derran Guinan and Michael Spaling explore where to start with security technology to improve your organization’s security posture.

In This Episode:

1. People First: Michael discusses the critical role of having the right people—those with industry-specific knowledge and experience—to secure your environment.

2. Assess and Review: Learn the importance of reviewing your business objectives and existing tools before making any changes.

3. Avoid Quick Fixes: Understand why switching technology isn’t always the solution and can sometimes introduce new problems.

The key is to consider the downstream effects of changes and work with the entire organization to ensure a cohesive security strategy.

Derran Guinan
Field CTO · Americas

Field CTO for the Americas at Veeam. 30+ years in IT and cybersecurity. I write about data protection, security architecture, and AI from the field — honest takes for practitioners, not press releases.

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