Tipping Point #010: Vaibhav Tare

September 07, 2023
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Join us this week on Tipping Point as we host Vaibhav Tare, our VP & CISO, for an insightful discussion on data security and the evolving threats in the AI-driven landscape. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into safeguarding your digital future!

Episode Summary

In this episode of “Tipping Point,” Vaibhav Tare, Chief Information Security Officer at Fulcrum Digital, delves into the complex realm of cybersecurity, emphasizing three critical threats: phishing, unpatched vulnerabilities, and misconfigurations. Tare underscores the importance of exposure management, advocating for continuous assessments to identify gaps and implement controls, particularly in the face of rising cyber threats. The discussion extends to the human factor in security, with Tare highlighting the role of employee awareness programs as a crucial element in fortifying organizational defenses.

The conversation seamlessly transitions to data privacy regulations, with a focus on GDPR and CCPA. Tare elucidates the challenges organizations encounter in complying with data privacy laws, especially in managing customer data across diverse platforms. Looking ahead, the discussion anticipates the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity, with Tare foreseeing AI tools and machine learning as integral to future threat analyses, albeit with a need for further development.

In closing, Tare shares personal security practices, including the use of 18-character passwords and discerning app downloads. The episode concludes with insights into Tare’s preferences, including his favorite airline, Emirates, and TV show, “Breaking Bad.” Overall, the discussion provides valuable perspectives on navigating the intricacies of cybersecurity, addressing challenges in data privacy compliance, and anticipating the evolving landscape of AI in enhancing security measures.