Dr. Darren Williams | Source | CEO and Founder at BlackFog

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Dr. Darren Williams

CEO and Founder at BlackFog
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Dr. Williams is a serial entrepreneur and founder of 3 technology startups. He is currently the founder and CEO of BlackFog, Inc. a global cybersecurity company focusing on ransomware prevention and cyber warfare. Dr. Williams has pioneered anti data exfiltration (ADX) technology for the prevention of cyber attacks across the globe.

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  • BlackFog
    CEO and Founder
    started Jan 2015
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  • Zero Trust Model: The Future of Cybersecurity
    Dr. Williams explains, “Zero Trust architecture challenges the assumption of trust within networks, requiring continuous validation of users.” He highlights its importance in a cloud-first world and debunks myths about its complexity. Best practices include identifying a "protect surface" and integrating solutions across the network. As cyber threats grow, Zero Trust offers a robust defense strategy.
  • CISOs Must Evolve: Disaster Recovery Skills in Cybersecurity
    Dr. Williams emphasizes the need for "robust incident response plans" and regular testing of disaster recovery solutions. He discusses whether CISOs need new skills or if specialized roles are emerging, highlighting strategic investments for rapid recovery from breaches.
  • Cybersecurity Expert Warns of Malvertising Threats to Marketing Campaigns
    Dr. Darren highlights "common malvertising tactics, such as drive-by downloads and malicious ads," that marketing leaders must recognize. He advises using browser extensions to block harmful scripts and educating teams on suspicious ad behaviors to safeguard customer data and maintain campaign integrity.
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