EPISODE · Sep 24, 2020 · 46 MIN
Darren Williams - Protecting your privacy
from Zero Hour Podcast · host Karl Sharman
Dr. Darren Williams is the founder and CEO of BlackFog. In the wake of increasing privacy concerns across the world he founded BlackFog to combat the growing number of applications and online sites that breach your privacy rights. With more than 20% of online activity associated with data profiling it was clear that something had to be done to curb this growing threat. Unlike companies that focus on malware and viruses this new category focuses specifically on data loss prevention, ransomware and malvertising. Key Minutes 05:26 - The first time hearing Cybersecurity 06:30 - Blackfog 15:50 - Is data usage a choice for consumers? 18:00 - What effects has GDPR had? 20:25 - Delivering in a noisy market 25:50 - Changes in the landscape with remote working 27:00 - Trusted networking 31:20 - The start-up lessons 42:30 - Ten Quick Fire Questions You can find Paul at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenwwilliams/ Website: https://www.blackfog.com/ Follow us: Twitter: @zero_hourpod Instagram: @zerohourexperience This podcast is sponsored by: Cyber Security Professionals - www.cybersecurity-professionals.com
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Dr. Darren Williams is the founder and CEO of BlackFog. In the wake of increasing privacy concerns across the world he founded BlackFog to combat the growing number of applications and online sites that breach your privacy rights. With more than 20% of online activity associated with data profiling it was clear that something had to be done to curb this growing threat. Unlike companies that focus on malware and viruses this new category focuses specifically on data loss prevention, ransomware and malvertising. Key Minutes 05:26 - The first time hearing Cybersecurity 06:30 - Blackfog 15:50 - Is data usage a choice for consumers? 18:00 - What effects has GDPR had? 20:25 - Delivering in a noisy market 25:50 - Changes in the landscape with remote working 27:00 - Trusted networking 31:20 - The start-up lessons 42:30 - Ten Quick Fire Questions You can find Paul at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenwwilliams/ Website: https://www.blackfog.com/ Follow us: Twitter: @zero_hourpod Instagram: @zerohourexperience This podcast is sponsored by: Cyber Security Professionals - www.cybersecurity-professionals.com
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