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Sammy Basu

Founder & CEO at Careful Security
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Sammy Basu, the founder of Careful Security, uses his corporate background and teaching experience to create fun and easy-to-digest lessons that can help career professionals and cybersecurity aspirants gain a holistic understanding of cybersecurity concepts. Before starting his consultancy, Sammy worked in different aspects of information security for established Fortune 100 companies Warner Bros. Entertainment, EA Sports, Pfizer, State Farm Insurance, and Goldman Sachs. He is a certified information security professional with numerous certifications and loves to help students navigate through their own cybersecurity adventures.

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  • Big Tech's Cloud Security Monopoly: A Threat to Innovation?
    Sammy highlights how AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure's dominance locks customers in, stifling smaller firms. "Antitrust investigations are underway in the U.S. and Europe." Sammy suggests supporting smaller cloud companies and projects like Europe's Gaia-X to foster innovation and competition in the cloud security sector.
  • CISOs Urged to Implement AI Governance Amid GenAI Proliferation
    Sammy emphasizes the need for a centralized governance framework for GenAI use. He advises educating employees on data entry restrictions and suggests deploying internal AI agents to safeguard data. Sammy's advice: "Trust but verify" and ensure robust data access controls.
  • Secure Remote Access: Key to Modern Business Safety
    Sammy highlights the importance of secure remote access, focusing on "authentication and authorization" as key components. He explains systems like VPNs and ZTNA, stressing regular updates to prevent breaches. As remote work grows, Sammy emphasizes that secure access is crucial for safeguarding company resources.
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