Actionable Strategies to Prevent Data Breaches | A Conversation with Sarah Armstrong-Smith | The Soulful CXO Podcast with Dr. Rebecca Wynn

Guest: Sarah Armstrong-Smith, Chief Security Advisor, MicrosoftOn LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-armstrong-smithOn Twitter | https://twitter.com/sarahasmith75Host: Dr. Rebecca WynnOn ITSPmagazine  👉  https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/rebecca-wynn________________________________This Episode’s SponsorsAre you interested in sponsoring an ITSPmagazine Channel?👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/sponsor-the-itspmagazine-podcast-network________________________________Episode DescriptionIn this episode of Soulful CXO, host Dr. Rebecca Wynn speaks with Sarah Armstrong-Smith, Chief Security Advisor at Microsoft, about the critical steps organizations must take to prevent data breaches and maintain business continuity. Sarah dives into the interconnected nature of incident response, disaster recovery, and enterprise risk management, providing a holistic view of cybersecurity. She also debunks the myth of "black swan events" by showing how most major incidents have early warning signs. Sarah emphasizes the importance of understanding your security architecture, managing your data effectively, and having flexible, people-first response plans. Whether you're a small business or a large enterprise, this episode offers valuable strategies to enhance your cybersecurity defenses and ensure business continuity.________________________________ResourcesNational Cybersecurity Alliance Free Events and Programshttps://staysafeonline.org/events-programs/CyberSecure My Business Programhttps://staysafeonline.org/programs/cybersecure-my-business/Effective Crisis Management: A Robust A-Z Guide for Demonstrating Resilience by Utilizing Best Practices, Case Studies, and Experienceshttps://www.amazon.com/Effective-Crisis-Management-Demonstrating-Experiences/dp/9355512716Understand the Cyber Attacker Mindset: Build a Strategic Security Programme to Counteract Threatshttps://www.amazon.com/Understand-Cyber-Attacker-Mindset-Counteract/dp/1398614289________________________________Support:Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soulfulcxo________________________________For more podcast stories from The Soulful CXO Podcast With Rebecca Wynn: https://www.itspmagazine.com/the-soulful-cxo-podcastITSPMagazine YouTube Channel:📺 https://www.youtube.com/@itspmagazineBe sure to share and subscribe!