Episode Topics: Tipping Point Intrusion Detection and Intrusion Prevention (IDS/IPS).
Featuring: Special Guest, Blake Southerland, Trend Micro’s VP and GM
Listen to Blake Southerland, Mark Houpt and Tyler Treat as they share some history, Tipping Point 101, and some misconceptions about intrusion detection and intrusion prevention. IDS/IPS started as more of an intrustion detection service and has evolved into intrusion prevention.
Tyler Treat will also discuss how DataBank helps protect our customers and how we use the virtual patching functionality of Tipping Point to help protect our customers before systems can be formally patched by the vendor.
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. It’s designed to be a short intake for busy professionals, and for those of you who want to hear from security and compliance experts on the front lines who deal with these issues every day.
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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.
Tyler Treat is the Director of Security Architecture at DataBank, bringing over 20 years of experience in information technology, networking, and cybersecurity.
Since joining DataBank via the Edge Hosting acquisition in 2016, he has led the Security Architecture and Physical Security teams, overseeing the design, implementation, and management of security systems across the company's infrastructure. Tyler ensures compliance with industry standards and regulatory frameworks, including FedRAMP, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and GDPR. His role involves coordinating incident response, conducting vulnerability assessments, and maintaining robust security protocols to protect DataBank's assets and client data.
Tyler holds certifications such as CISSP, SSCP, CySA+, Security+, Network+, A+, and Project+, and is an active member of ISC2, CompTIA, and InfraGard. His leadership and expertise are pivotal in fortifying DataBank's security posture against evolving cyber threats.
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