117 How to make sure your organization’s data is never stolen or lost Listen to Scality’s co-founder and CTO, Giorgio Regni on the Data Protection Gumbo podcast as he explores the various aspects of immutability with Demetrius Malbrogh, host of the Data Protection Gumbo. Immutability is now the preferred last line of defense to protect data against accidental mishaps and, even worse, cyber threats like ransomware. In fact, 94% of IT leaders say they utilize immutable storage as part of their ongoing cybersecurity strategy.However, even as IT leaders prioritize immutable storage, successful ransomware attacks continue to rise – and ransomware payouts continue. In fact, despite the widespread adoption of supposedly “ransomware-proof” solutions, ransomware payments reached over $1.1 billion in 2023. But rest easy, Giorgio and Demetrius share how organizations can safeguard data by architecting ‘truly’ immutable, zero trust storage solutions. Join us and learn: What does immutability actually mean? Is there such a thing as “true immutability”? What factors do you need to consider when you’re recovering from immutable storage? What role is AI likely to play in storage? You can listen to the full conversation here. About the Data Protection Gumbo podcast “Gumbo” is a term used to express the myriad Internet of Things (IoT) connected devices, sensors, business applications, social media, images, and videos that our generation is creating which is causing a pot of explosive data growth. This podcast provides listeners with a mix of the latest news, data protection technologies, and interesting facts on topics in the data backup and recovery industry. It will inform, educate, and mobilize the world with millions of chefs who are equipped with the right utensils and ingredients to intelligently understand, store and manage your important data.