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, Microsoft On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-armstrong-smith On Twitter | https://twitter.com/sarahasmith75 Host: Dr. Rebecca Wynn On ITSPmagazine 👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/rebecca-wynn ________________________________ This Episode’s Sponsors Are you interested in sponsoring an ITSPmagazine Channel? 👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/sponsor-the-itspmagazine-podcast-network ________________________________ Episode Description In 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. ________________________________ Resources National Cybersecurity Alliance Free Events and Programs https://staysafeonline.org/events-programs/ CyberSecure My Business Program https://staysafeonline.org/programs/cybersecure-my-business/ Effective Crisis Management: A Robust A-Z Guide for Demonstrating Resilience by Utilizing Best Practices, Case Studies, and Experiences https://www.amazon.com/Effective-Crisis-Management-Demonstrating-Experiences/dp/9355512716 Understand the Cyber Attacker Mindset: Build a Strategic Security Programme to Counteract Threats https://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-podcast ITSPMagazine YouTube Channel: 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@itspmagazine Be sure to share and subscribe! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.