Topic: Strategies for Data Protection and Recovery
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Abstract: This session focuses on practical recovery strategies aligned to Modules 06–10. Participants will explore how to implement effective backup methodologies, design data recovery approaches, and apply virtualization as a recovery enabler. System recovery methods — centralized vs decentralized — will also be compared to help participants evaluate what works best for their enterprise environment.
Key Takeaways:
- Examine effective backup strategies for diverse environments.
- Understand data recovery approaches, including cloud and hybrid models.
- Evaluate the role of virtualization in disaster recovery.
- Compare centralized vs decentralized recovery models.
Speaker:
Bennie Cleveland, AVP, Cyber Incident Management
Bio: Bennie Cleveland is a seasoned cybersecurity executive, auditor, and enterprise risk strategist with more than 20 years of experience leading security, compliance, and incident response programs across industries including financial services, healthcare, life sciences, SaaS, higher education, and government.
In his current role as AVP of Cyber Incident Management – Response & Resolution, he directs enterprise-wide incident response and remediation, ensuring swift containment, resilient recovery, and clear communication to executive leadership. Previously, Bennie served as a vCISO, auditor, and senior advisor, helping organizations achieve readiness for HIPAA, NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, HITRUST, and GDPR compliance frameworks.
He holds a portfolio of credentials— CCISO, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CHFI, CEH, CIPM, PMP, EDRP, AAIA, and AIGP —that reflect his breadth across governance, risk, incident response, and emerging AI audit practices. Known for translating technical risks into business impact, Bennie has advanced security maturity and organizational resilience at scale.
His driving mission is to help organizations see cybersecurity not merely as a regulatory necessity but as a strategic advantage that supports innovation and business growth.
