Mr. David ALLOTT
APJ Field Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Veeam Software
David Allott is a seasoned cybersecurity leader with over 25 years of experience in technology and security roles across the Asia Pacific region. As the APJ Field Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Veeam Software, he advises CISOs and CxOs on cybersecurity risk management and data resiliency, highlighting Veeam’s capabilities in safeguarding businesses against cyber threats and operational disruptions.
Before joining Veeam, David served as the ASEAN CISO at DXC Technology and led the APJ Cyber Defense business at Orange Business Services. He has also held senior leadership roles at McAfee and Symantec, where he played a pivotal role in shaping cybersecurity strategies for organisations across the region.
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The Fast and the Phished: Too Late, Too Furious!
After years of hype and spending, it’s easy to tune out the noise — but what really happens when an extortion or ransomware attack strikes? Join us as we unpack lessons from the front lines and dive into real-life insights from organisations who have lived through the crisis. We’ll walk you through an anatomy of an attack, show you the human and organisational fallout, sharing lessons that go beyond theory or 3rd-party surveys. No product pitches — just genuine insights and practical tips you can use immediately to help you through that critical first hour of response and recovery.