Zero trust is a hot topic, so we invited the Director of Cybersecurity from Plurilock, Paul Baker, to discuss the subject in detail.

In this episode, Paul Baker from Plurilock and co-founder of Assurance IT, Luigi Tiano, discuss:

What is zero trust?
How do you never assume someone is a good actor?
How do you get an enterprise to prioritize zero trust?
Is it easy to calculate the cost to protect a network?
How do you get people to buy into cybersecurity?
What role does zero-trust play in identity access management?
What is continuous authentication? Compared to MFA?
Is continuous authentication safe?
How does a team measure the effectiveness of implementing zero-trust initiatives?
Has zero trust helped you get cyber insurance?
What are the long-term benefits of zero-trust?

Resources:

Watch the episode: https://youtu.be/D5oL9B1-0qw

Paul Baker’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-baker-uk/

Plurilock website: https://plurilock.com/

Luigi Tiano’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luigitiano/

Assurance IT Website: http://www.assuranceit.ca/

About Paul Baker:

A customer-facing manager who collaborates with all levels of stakeholders, from developers and technical staff through to C-Suite executives. Builds solid relationships and quickly becomes the reliable "go-to" person internally and externally. Analytical thinker with a creative edge who deftly identifies client needs and assesses financial and technical viability. Passionate about helping clients discover new possibilities, maximizing investment in technology, and driving revenue for their company. Translates customer requests into detailed requirements, then follows through to delivery and beyond.

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About Assurance IT:

Assurance IT (www.assuranceit.ca) specializes in data protection and data privacy for the mid-market in Canada, since 2011. The Montreal-based company’s unique approach to helping customers become cyber resilient is called the PPR Methodology which stands for Prepare, Protect and Recover. Based on industry best practices, the PPR Methodology is an easier way to achieve cyber security and compliance objectives.