Unpacking Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)
2024-06-08, 16:30–16:55, Track 3 (Moody Rm 102)

Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) is gaining attention and traction within the data security. What are the challenges that DSPM attempts to address? How is it different from traditional data security? This session will cover DSPM current state, reference frameworks, and lessons learned from DSPM related projects.


Topics:

• Data Security Challenges -
Discuss data security challenges that impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information against insider risk, cyber threats, evolving compliance requirements, and increasing storage landscapes.

• DSPM overview and current state -
Provide an introduction to what DSPM entails, highlighting its significance in today's data-centric landscape. Discuss the current state of data security posture management, including the evolving threats and regulatory landscape that organizations face.

• Common DSPM use cases -
Highlight scenarios where DSPM solutions are deployed to address data security challenges. Includes use cases such as continuous monitoring of data assets, data exfiltration, threat detection and response, compliance management, and incident investigation.

• Data Security vs DSPM reference architecture -
Differentiate between traditional data security approaches and the reference architecture of DSPM solutions. Explain how DSPM integrates with existing security infrastructure whether data is stored in on-prem repositories, cloud platforms, structured data, semi-structured, or unstructured data.

• Lessons learned from DSPM projects -
Share insights gained from real-world DSPM vendor evaluations, implementations, including successes, challenges, and best practices. Discuss key lessons learned in areas such as deployment strategy, stakeholder engagement, data governance, and technology integration.

Coop is a security strategist for CDW focusing on Data Security, Privacy, and Infrastructure. Leveraging over 25 years of Security and Infrastructure experience, Coop designs and implements secure solutions that safeguard systems, protect data, and reduce risk

A security and data professional with several years in architecture and engineering.