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Cybersecurity Basics to Advanced Threats: How to Safeguard Your Data

In this interview on Let's Talk Tech, Brian Gagnon, CTO of Uprise Partners, shares strategies for keeping your data safe from today’s cyber threats.

Data has become one of the most valuable—and most stolen—assets in today’s digital world. As cyber threats grow more advanced, even simple oversharing on social media can put people at risk. Strong passphrases, two-factor authentication, and caution online are critical first steps. Threat actors are now using AI to gather and piece together personal details, making scams and impersonations more convincing than ever. In this interview on Let's Talk Tech, Brian Gagnon, CTO of Uprise Partners, shares strategies for keeping your data safe from today’s cyber threats.

Brian Gagnon

Brian is a seasoned technologist boasting 25 years of expertise in crafting, expanding, and refining business ecosystems. His journey in the tech landscape has seen him at the helm of Global Systems Engineering at HGST/Western Digital, shaping strategies as a global architect at VMware, and founding and steering tech companies towards success.

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