In this VMblog expert video interview, we sit down with HYCU Founder and CEO, Simon Taylor, who has written a new book that takes a deeper dive into the challenges of managing SaaS data.
The book is appropriately titled, ‘Averting the SaaS Data Apocalypse: The Role Data Protection will Play in the Battle To Save Our Digital Future.’ And in the book, Taylor explains why people need to take SaaS data protection more seriously than ever, and why they should start getting proactive protecting themselves against ransomware. There’s no denying that SaaS has revolutionized the way businesses operate. By offering solutions that are easily accessible, highly scalable, and relatively cost-effective, SaaS has undoubtedly become an integral part of our everyday lives. But as with every innovation, it brings its unique set of challenges. In this case, it’s the issue of data protection.
‘The SaaS Data Apocalypse’ offers an in-depth exploration into these complexities, discussing the vulnerabilities of existing data protection systems as the volume of data in SaaS applications expands.
HYCU, recognized as the world’s fastest-growing SaaS data backup and security business, emerges as a significant solution provider within this discourse. Their groundbreaking platform is meticulously detailed within the book, demonstrating a paradigm shift in data protection. As the CEO of HYCU, Taylor has seen first-hand the struggle businesses face when it comes to protecting their data in the SaaS environment. And through real-world illustrations involving renowned entities like the Boston Red Sox, Zebra Technologies, and Bain Capital, his book provides both illustrative warnings and demonstrative solutions. These cases are particularly instructive for Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), Chief Risk Officers (CROs), Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), and Chief Information Officers (CIOs), who grapple with these challenges daily.
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0:16 – Intro to Simon Taylor, Founder and CEO, HYCU
0:32 – Overview of HYCU R-Cloud
02:51 – Success and VMware Explore
03:53 – Why did you write the book?
06:06 – The importance of SaaS Data Protection
08:58 – How did we get to where we are today?
10:41 – Case studies as chapters in the book
13:30 – What do you expect to come from the book?
15:25 – What’s the one key takeaway from the book?
16:19 – Where can we get a copy of the book?
