Episode 51

End Compliance Theatre: How Automation Can Save Your Business

In this eye-opening episode of Cybersecurity Chronicles, we tackle a critical challenge facing executives today: the devastating impact of cyberattack downtime. Join Netswitch's VP Sean Mahoney, CFO Bernard Mendoza, and cyber resilience expert Steve Piggott as they move beyond "compliance theatre" to discuss why automated disaster recovery (DR) isn't just a good idea – it's essential for your business's survival and future.

Drawing on real-world examples of crippling ransomware attacks, they break down the immense financial and operational costs of extended downtime, from lost revenue and unexpected expenses to damaged brand reputation and customer churn. Bernard Mendoza shares the stark reality of budgeting for unpredictable recovery costs, while Sean Mahoney recounts a personal survival story highlighting the chaos and expense of manual recovery efforts.

Steve Piggott introduces the power of automated DR, explaining how platforms like Continuity Patrol can drastically reduce recovery times from days or weeks to minutes. Learn how automation frees up valuable IT resources for strategic work and provides the confidence needed for rapid, effective recovery. The discussion also covers how automated DR supports regulatory compliance and instills confidence in investors and boards.

Tune in to understand why investing in automated disaster recovery is a proactive, strategic move that can protect your bottom line, your brand, and your competitive edge in today's volatile cyber landscape.

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About the Podcast

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Cybersecurity Chronicles
News, views and stories from the cyber front line.

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Stanley Li

➤WHO I HELP & WHAT I DO: I help organizations with <1000 users to manage the cyber risk to meet compliance & regulatory requirements in IT & Cybersecurity. SecurIA®- the proprietary Managed Detection & Response platform I developed for Netswitch & Securli, has proven to reduce cost, risk, & time for our clients.

➤MY STORY: For the past 20 years I’ve dedicated my life to building Netswitch in order to protect and secure our clients’ data & critical infrastructure from the ever-increasing threat of cyber-attacks.
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Sean Mahoney

What I Do: I help business leaders achieve cyber-risk compliance and enable business continuity without breaking their budget.

I deliver productive ways of leveraging technology to meet business requirements and drive cost savings. Integrating automated and machine learning systems into operations to improve efficiency utilizing data analytics for improving business visibility allowing for faster reactions to market dynamics. Experienced in translating the technical to non-technical audiences.