Tech & Main Presents

In today's episode, we will be talking with our good friend, Demetrius Malbrough. Demetrius is an expert in solving Data Protection challenges for small, medium and enterprise companies. He holds multiple Backup and Recovery certifications with major software leaders represented in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Backup / Recovery Software. Demetrius is the proud owner of the Backup & Recovery Prof...

In today's episode, we will be talking with our good friend, David Strom.  David is a world-known expert on networking and communications technologies. Listen in as we discuss his passion for nonprofits and what they can do (use multi factor authentication!) to develop better cyber hygiene.   You can connect with David in the following ways: Twitter: http://twitter.com/dstrom and LinkedI...

In today's episode, we will be talking with our good friend, Louis Arnold.  He is an IT Security Administrator for RxBenefits.  Louis is also a military veteran that served as a Reconnaissance Sergeant/Intelligence Analyst with the Army National Guard. Listen in as we discuss the growing cyber attack vector and the importance of giving back to the next generation of potential cyber warriors! You c...

In today's episode, we will be talking with our good friend, Michael Coates. Michael has been in the information security space for 15 years holding roles such as CISO of Twitter, Head of Security of Mozilla and Chairman of OWASP. Today, he is the co-founder and CEO of Altitude Networks (https://blog.altitudenetworks.com/) providing a solution to prevent data theft and loss in cloud collaboration...

In today's episode, we will be talking with our good friend, Masha Sedova. Masha Sedova is an industry-recognized people-security expert, speaker and trainer focused on engaging people to be key elements of secure organizations. She is the Co-Founder of Elevate Security, delivering the first people-centric security platform that leverages behavioral-science to transform employees into security sup...

In today's episode, we will be talking with our good friend, Roger Hale. He is the CISO in Residence at YL Ventures (ylventures.com).  In this role, Hale provides the firm’s portfolio companies with a first-hand understanding of customer needs and shares seasoned expertise on how to sell cybersecurity products to global enterprises.  Listen in and get a deep understanding of the importance of havi...

In today's episode, we will be talking with our good friend, Larry Whiteside, Jr. He is the Founder of Whiteside Security (www.whitesidesecurity.com). Larry Whiteside Jr is a proven leader, influencer, and successful cybersecurity executive.  He will also be giving us his insights on phishing attacks, adding value to your clients, diversity in cybersecurity and many other topics.   You can connect...

In today's episode, we will be talking with our good friend, Will Bass. He is a Senior Solutions Architect with Flexential (https://www.flexential.com). Will shares his background which includes a very strong focus in information technology. He will also be giving us his insight on the maturity of security programs among other things. You can connect with Will in the following ways: LinkedIn: link...

In today's episode, we will be talking with our good friend, Marc Crudgington.  He is the CISO and Senior Vice President, Information Security at Woodforest National Bank, a regional financial institution headquartered in the Greater Houston area. Marc will be sharing his insights on cybersecurity and why Pearl Jam is the greatest band of all time! You can connect with Marc in the following way: L...

In today's episode, we will be talking with our good friend, Don Schopp.  He is the Vice President of Strategic Growth & Channel Sales with NTT Global Data Centers.  As the data center platform for the Americas under the NTT brand, customers have access to 160+ data centers in 20 countries and regions with 33 multi-cloud connects.  Don will be sharing his background as well as t...

In today's episode, we will be talking with our good friend, Ragnar Sigurdsson.  He is the CEO of AwareGo.com, a security awareness training company headquartered in Iceland.  Ragnar will be sharing his insights on security awareness and how he and his team have evolved based on client feedback.   You can connect with Ragnar in the following ways: Website: www.awarego.com Email: ragnar@awarego.com...

In today's episode, we will be talking with our good friend, Ify Ifebi.  She is the founder and CEO of vendorspace (www.vendorspace.co) – a matchmaking platform for event planners and vendors to find one another quickly and easily. They are headquartered in Atlanta, GA with a proven philosophy that has been praised by industry leaders and press. Ify will be will be sharing why she started her...

In today's episode, we will be talking with our good friend, Mitzi Hill.  She is the chair of Taylor English’s Data Security & Privacy Department. She works with executive management from businesses of all sizes on data and information matters including breach response; creating policies and practices that reduce their risk of consumer privacy claims; security and privacy requirements in customer,...

In today's episode, we will be talking with our good friend, Ted Sfikas. He is the North American Director of Tealium’s Solution Consultants organization, a team that works with Tealium's customers to build strategic solutions and that work with the Universal Data Hub and automate the Data Supply Chain. He has over 17 years of experience with a number of leading organizations within Digital Market...

In today's episode, we will be talking with our good friend, Keyaan Williams. He is the CEO and Founder of Class LLC in Atlanta, GA. Class LLC is a global professional services firm that transforms the risk management practices of people, organizations, and industries by providing exceptional risk management and workforce development services. Keyaan will be sharing how he helps educate business l...

In today's episode, we will be talking with our good friend, Ray Abram. He is the Senior Project Manager-Cybersecurity with The Coca Cola Company (www.coca-colacompany.com). In addition to the company’s Coca-Cola brands, their portfolio includes some of the world’s most valuable beverage brands, such as AdeS soy-based beverages, Ayataka green tea, Dasani waters, Del Valle juices and nectars, Fanta...

In today's episode, we will be talking with our good friend, Dominique Singer. He is the VP of Business Development - Cybersecurity at Telarus (www.telarus.com). Telarus is a value added distributor that holds contracts with the world's leading cloud voice, contact center, and cybersecurity providers. They make it easier and more profitable for trusted advisors to sell and source UCaaS and Contact...

In today's episode, we will be talking with our good friend, Seth Marsh. He is the Director of Channel Sales at Vigilant (https://vigilantnow.com). Vigilant's CyberDNA platform gives its customers real-time cyber threat alerts, policy adherence, malware analysis, and immediate correlation of their logging against Vigilant's distributed cyber intelligence network. Seth will be talking about how Vig...

In today's episode, we will be talking with our good friend, Jamsey Collins.  He is a Regional Channel Manager with NetFortris.  Established more than 20 years ago, NetFortris has grown to become the leading provider of secure cloud communication solutions to forward-thinking, mid-sized and enterprise businesses.  NetFortris solutions are innovative, flexible and seamlessly integrat...

In today's episode, we will be talking with our good friend, Larry Snodgrass.  He is the Vice President of Channel Sales for Stickley on Security.  The Stickley on Security education and awareness solutions show your executives, employees and customers those risks and what they can do to protect themselves. Larry will be sharing his background and what Stickley on Security (SoS) is doing to help o...

In today's episode, we will be talking with our good friend, Kris Sokolowski.  He is the Head of Indirect Channel Sales for the Cloud Communications Division of NTT (arkadin.com). "As the Cloud Communications division of NTT, we specialize in unified communications, Cloud Voice and digital events, delivering tailored end-to-end consulting, deployment, and Managed Services to empower businesse...

In today's episode, we will be talking with our good friend, Taylor Hersom.  He is the CSO for RSI (www.rsitex.com). RSI has developed Advanced Services in cybersecurity, computer programming, server maintenance, and tech support for more than 35 years and is based in Austin, Texas. Taylor will be sharing about cyber risk assessments and CCPA (California Consumer Protection Act), a new p...

In today's episode, we will be talking with our good friend, Adam Burke.  He is the Vice President of Sales & Partnerships at Quest Technology Management (questsys.com). Quest Technology Management (QTM) is a leading global technology management firm. For over 30 years, they’ve worked seamlessly with their clients to achieve their IT and business goals. They are based in Roseville, California.  Ad...

In today's episode, we will be talking with our good friend, Umesh Verma.  He is the CEO of Blue Lance (www.bluelance.com). Blue Lance is a global provider of Cyber Governance solutions based in Houston, Texas. Umesh will be sharing about what mid-market customers are facing when it comes to cybersecurity and what they can do to overcome those challenges, among other things. You can connect w...

In today's episode, we will be talking with our good friend, Todd Catlette.  He is the Rackspace Regional Partner Leader, Southeast (www.rackspace.com). Rackspace is a managed cloud computing company based in San Antonio, Texas. In this second of a two part interview, Todd will be sharing more about what challenges businesses are facing today and how Rackspace is positioned to help. You can connec...