Tech 2 Exec Podcast

Welcome to the Tech 2 Exec Podcast - where we talk with experts in IT, cybersecurity, and AI about what they’re doing, what’s working, and how you can lead with impact​. Hosted by Mike and Josh Linton.

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Episode Library

Making Data Protection a Boardroom Priority with Arcserve's Michael Lin

Data protection is a business conversation, not just an IT task. Arcserve’s Chief Product and Technology Officer Michael Lin explains why executives need to understand the risks of ransomware, downtime, and recovery gaps, and how IT leaders can communicate these issues in a way that drives action.  Learn more about Arcserve by visiting: www.arcserve.com 

Why Data Discovery Is Still Broken and How Concentric AI Is Fixing It

Most security teams still can’t answer a fundamental question: where is our sensitive data, and who has access to it? In this episode of Tech 2 Exec, Karthik Krishnan, CEO of Concentric AI, joins Mike and Josh to explain why discovery is still broken—and how their context-aware language models are helping organizations operationalize data security in a way that actually works. Learn more about Concentric AI at www.concentric.ai.

Every Company Needs to Be a Cyber Secure Company - Here’s Where to Start

Mike and Josh interview Paul Whittier, Principal Cybersecurity Adviser at Adlumin, to challenge the myth that smaller organizations aren’t on attackers’ radar and how to outline a practical first-step security plan. From using NIST as a clear roadmap and meeting insurance-driven controls, to patching, immutable backups, 24×7 monitoring, and user training, Paul shows why funding prevention now beats paying for recovery later. Learn more about Adlumin at www.adlumin.com.

What Happens When ITAD Goes Unchecked?

Mike and Josh Linton sit down with AssetWorx founder Alex Hill to uncover the overlooked risks of improper IT asset disposition (ITAD). From forgotten data sitting in warehouses to the environmental and compliance pitfalls of hardware disposal, Alex explains why ITAD deserves executive attention. He shares how AssetWorx helps organizations secure data, recover value, and avoid the fallout of unchecked ITAD.

https://assetworx.us/ 

Cyber Risk Is Business Risk: Armis Field CTO on Executive Readiness

Mike and Josh Linton sit down with Armis CTO Vinod Brahmapuram to explore rising cyber threats and the importance of asset visibility. He shares how Armis equips organizations to stay ahead of disruptions and close leadership gaps in cyber risk.

https://www.armis.com/