Building Proactive Data Defense for AI-Driven Attacks
Most organizations have invested in tools to protect their data.
The problem is that attackers have changed faster than the tools.
Today, data is moving everywhere — across cloud applications, AI assistants, collaboration platforms, shared drives, and countless business systems. At the same time, attackers are getting better at blending into normal activity, making it harder to tell the difference between business as usual and a genuine security risk.
In this episode, Shivendra Sharma joins Alamgir Shahabadi to talk about what they’re seeing in the real world when it comes to data security. The discussion covers why many organizations still struggle to answer basic questions about their data, why DLP alone is no longer enough, and how seemingly harmless actions can create unexpected security exposure.
They also discuss the growing excitement around AI assistants and copilots, and why there is a difference between an AI platform being safe and an organization using it securely. Just because an AI tool has guardrails doesn’t automatically mean your data is protected.
If data security still feels like a compliance exercise in your organization, this conversation may change the way you think about it.
Key Takeaways
- Why attackers are targeting data differently in the AI era
- The challenges of relying only on traditional DLP controls
- How everyday employee actions can create hidden security risks
- Why AI assistants introduce new data security considerations
- The difference between AI safety and data security
- Why visibility into data usage matters more than ever
- The importance of measuring data security through meaningful KPIs
- Practical ways to build a more proactive data security strategy
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Host and Speaker
Shivendra Sharma
Shivendra Sharma is a Technical Architect – Cybersecurity at YASH Technologies, helping security leaders design practical, business-aligned cybersecurity strategies. With a strong focus on data security and broader expertise across cloud, identity, threat management, and enterprise security, he supports organizations in strengthening resilience and addressing evolving cyber risks. Known for his solution-oriented approach, Shivendra works closely with teams to translate complex security requirements into scalable, outcome-driven solutions.
Alamgir Shahabadi
Alamgir takes care of the global cybersecurity marketing portfolio at YASH. He drives end-to-end marketing across strategy, digital initiatives, content, and global campaigns, translating complex cybersecurity concepts into clear, business-relevant narratives. With a strong understanding of evolving cyber risks, compliance, and security strategies, Alamgir focuses on connecting enterprise challenges with practical, market-ready solutions.