Episode 12 Topic: If your multi-tenant data center provider cannot provide these security assurances, RUN
Featuring: Mark Houpt, DataBank’s Chief Information Security Officer
Listen to Mark Houpt, DataBank’s CISO, as he sounds off the top 6 security assurances your multi-tenant data center provider should be delivering as part of their service – countdown style.
Hint, here are the six:
6 – Someone needs to be in charge
5 – Transparency
4 – Disciplined staff
3 – Strong audit program
2 – Shared responsibility
1 – Don’t do checkbox security
Run Time: 15 minutes
DataBank’s CISO Corner is for CISOs and security practitioners, where we discuss a variety of cybersecurity topics and current events from the CISO’s perspective. Our broadcast is designed for those who want to hear from security and compliance experts on the front lines.
Mark A. Houpt serves as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at DataBank, bringing over 30 years of expertise in information security and technology across diverse industries. Joining DataBank in 2015 (via the acquisition of Edge Hosting), Mark has spearheaded security and compliance initiatives, leading a team of Security Architects and Compliance Engineers. With certifications including CISSP, CCSP, and CEH, as well as extensive knowledge of frameworks such as FedRAMP, PCI-DSS, and HIPAA, Mark is adept at translating complex compliance standards into actionable insights. His career spans roles in Fortune 50 institutions, higher education, and military service as a U.S. Navy Cryptologist. A sought-after speaker and blogger, Mark also dedicates time to economic security initiatives and enjoys aviation and wildlife photography alongside his wife, Maria.
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