Topic: Infrastructure

Seminar Topics

[1 CPE] Disaster Preparedness and Data Protection Strategies for Business Continuous Availability

  Presented by Matthew Kern, Sales Engineer • Arcserve

As natural disasters like hurricanes, wildfires, and severe winter events become more frequent and intense, businesses face increasing economic and operational challenges. High-profile disasters, including the Camp Fire in 2018, which incurred a staggering $16.5 billion in damages, and Hurricane Maria’s profound impact on Puerto Rico, estimated at $139 billion for full recovery, underscore the escalating financial stakes.

This presentation will explore effective strategies to bolster business resilience in the face of natural catastrophes.

Key elements of the session will include:

  • Critical insights from Arcserve’s annual global research study on disaster preparedness.
  • A comprehensive Disaster Preparedness Checklist tailored for companies.
  • Practical tools designed to safeguard business operations and data resilience.

We will delve into the details of a 5-step disaster and ransomware recovery plan template, as well as the 3-2-1-1 backup strategy, which ensures robust data recovery through multiple backup copies stored both locally and offsite. By implementing these strategies, businesses can minimize financial losses, reduce operational downtime, and achieve a rapid recovery, thereby ensuring continuity even during catastrophic events. This session aims to arm business leaders with the essential tools and knowledge to safeguard their enterprises amidst an increasingly unpredictable global landscape.

[1 CPE] Securing the Modern Workplace with Island: A Revolutionary Enterprise Browser Solution

  Presented by Shawn Surber, Sales Engineer • Datec

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, securing the modern workplace presents unprecedented challenges and complexities. Traditional security measures often fall short in addressing the sophisticated threats that enterprises face, necessitating innovative solutions that can adapt to the dynamic nature of cyber risks. This presentation is designed to introduce a groundbreaking approach to digital security through the lens of Island, an enterprise browser built from the ground up with security and productivity at its core.

We will explore how Island is redefining the standards of enterprise security by offering a comprehensive suite of features tailored to protect and enhance the digital workspace. Attendees will gain insights into how Island’s unique architecture and security-focused functionalities, including advanced data loss prevention (DLP), granular access controls, and seamless integration with existing security ecosystems, are setting a new benchmark in browser capabilities.

Through real-world use cases and success stories, we will demonstrate Island’s effectiveness in mitigating risks, ensuring compliance, and fostering a secure yet flexible work environment. By focusing on the strategic advantages of deploying an enterprise browser solution, we aim to equip security professionals, IT leaders, and business executives with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complexities of modern cybersecurity.

Join us to discover how Island is empowering organizations to embrace the future of work with confidence, balancing the need for rigorous security measures with the demands for productivity and innovation in the digital age.

[1 CPE] Zero Trust Microsegmentation: It’s Easier Than You Think

  Presented by Tony Steffe, Sr Systems Engineer, CISSP • Illumio

Regardless of the sophistication of the ransomware, the end goal is always the same: get in through a vulnerability and move laterally through your network. Join this presentation as we help peel back the layers to provide you with simple steps to get started that include:

  • Gaining visibility to where you are the most vulnerable
  • Closing risky ports
  • Leveraging tools you already have in place without adding layers of complexity

Tony is a knowledgeable technical professional with 20+ years of experience developing, selling, and integrating technology for enterprise customers. He is effective in sales engineering, Internet security, project management, computer networking, and interpersonal relations. Exceptional at managing the personal and technical challenges that arise from building something new, Tony has successfully built out several high-impact IT projects.

[1 CPE] Future-Proof Your IT: Navigate the Evolving Infrastructure Landscape

  Presented by Mike O’Neil, Director of Systems Engineers • Scale Computing & Structured

In today’s rapidly evolving IT landscape, organizations face increasing data storage, security, and operational efficiency demands. As the market responds to Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware, many businesses are reevaluating their infrastructure choices, seeking alternatives that offer greater flexibility, lower costs, and long-term stability. Join Scale Computing for “”Future-Proof Your IT: Navigating the Evolving Infrastructure Landscape,”” where we will explore how Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) revolutionizes how businesses manage their IT environments.

This session will explore the benefits of integrating computing, storage, and virtualization into a single, streamlined architecture. Learn how Scale Computing Platform (SC//Platform) enhances security through simplicity and automation, providing peace of mind in a world where cyber threats are constantly evolving. Discover why now is the time to embrace HCI to meet the growing demands of digital transformation and secure your organization’s future.

[1 CPE] Disaster Preparedness and Data Protection Strategies for Business Continuous Availability

  Presented by Arcserve

As natural disasters like hurricanes, wildfires, and severe winter events become more frequent and intense, businesses face increasing economic and operational challenges. High-profile disasters, including the Camp Fire in 2018, which incurred a staggering $16.5 billion in damages, and Hurricane Maria’s profound impact on Puerto Rico, estimated at $139 billion for full recovery, underscore the escalating financial stakes.

This presentation will explore effective strategies to bolster business resilience in the face of natural catastrophes.

Key elements of the session will include:

  • Critical insights from Arcserve’s annual global research study on disaster preparedness.
  • A comprehensive Disaster Preparedness Checklist tailored for companies.
  • Practical tools designed to safeguard business operations and data resilience.

We will delve into the details of a 5-step disaster and ransomware recovery plan template, as well as the 3-2-1-1 backup strategy, which ensures robust data recovery through multiple backup copies stored both locally and offsite. By implementing these strategies, businesses can minimize financial losses, reduce operational downtime, and achieve a rapid recovery, thereby ensuring continuity even during catastrophic events. This session aims to arm business leaders with the essential tools and knowledge to safeguard their enterprises amidst an increasingly unpredictable global landscape.

[1 CPE] Intelligent SSE: Secure Everything from Anywhere

  Presented by Travis Pinto, Regional Solutions Engineering Manager • Netskope

This session will provide a technical overview of Security Service Edge (SSE), focused on the following topics:

  • Unintentional or unapproved data movement
  • Data protection for internal and external threats
  • Conditional and contextual access to safely enable cloud & SaaS applications
  • Protection from cloud-enabled SaaS and web threats
  • Work from anywhere with a secure, fast experience

You will walk away understanding the fundamentals of SSE and how it will benefit your business.

[1 CPE] Intelligent SSE: Secure Everything from Anywhere

  Presented by Ramien Ebadypour, Principal Solutions Engineer • Netskope

This session will provide a technical overview of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), focused on the following topics:

  • SASE Overview
  • What Your Future Network May Look Like
  • The Truth Behind Inline Malware Prevention
  • New Technologies That Make Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Easier
  • Zero-Trust Network Access VPNs are Difficult to Deploy
  • Maximizing Value Through Integrations and Automation

You will walk away understanding the fundamentals of SASE and how it will benefit your business.

[1 CPE] Navigating Cloud Complexity: Challenges, Drivers, and Solutions

  Presented by John McHaney, Enterprise Architect • Hitachi Vantara

Join this session for an overview of challenges and drivers for customers related to Cloud, including a General Hybrid Cloud architecture overview with Hitachi On-Prem, Near-Cloud and Hybrid-Cloud Solution Offerings.

John McHaney is an Enterprise Architect at Hitachi Vantara specializing in Cloud, Converged, and Business Applications, with expertise in Oracle and SAP technologies. He joined Hitachi Vantara in October 2018, bringing a background in software development, Oracle database administration, and infrastructure architecture. With experience in technical pre-sales at EMC, Oracle, and Hitachi, John excels in communicating complex solutions. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, he continues to innovate in enterprise architecture, leveraging his extensive experience in Oracle, SAP, and cloud technologies.

[1 CPE] Disaster Preparedness and Data Protection Strategies for Business Continuous Availability

  Presented by Stacey Budd, Data Resilience Expert and Sales Engineer Team Leader • Arcserve

As natural disasters like hurricanes, wildfires, and severe winter events become more frequent and intense, businesses face increasing economic and operational challenges. High-profile disasters, including the Camp Fire in 2018, which incurred a staggering $16.5 billion in damages, and Hurricane Maria’s profound impact on Puerto Rico, estimated at $139 billion for full recovery, underscore the escalating financial stakes.

This presentation will explore effective strategies to bolster business resilience in the face of natural catastrophes.

Key elements of the session will include:

  • Critical insights from Arcserve’s annual global research study on disaster preparedness.
  • A comprehensive Disaster Preparedness Checklist tailored for companies.
  • Practical tools designed to safeguard business operations and data resilience.

We will delve into the details of a 5-step disaster and ransomware recovery plan template, as well as the 3-2-1-1 backup strategy, which ensures robust data recovery through multiple backup copies stored both locally and offsite. By implementing these strategies, businesses can minimize financial losses, reduce operational downtime, and achieve a rapid recovery, thereby ensuring continuity even during catastrophic events. This session aims to arm business leaders with the essential tools and knowledge to safeguard their enterprises amidst an increasingly unpredictable global landscape.

[1 CPE] Demystifying Microsoft Copilot: Preparing for Successful Deployment

  Presented by Wil Herrera, CTO & Alex Esterly, Sr Solutions Architect  • iT1 Source

This session will provide a comprehensive exploration of Copilot for Microsoft 365. Attendees will gain insights into maximizing their effectiveness along with how to deploy, ensuring successful integration into all aspects of your tasks and workflows while addressing ethical considerations and maximizing productivity.