In this bonus episode, KB is joined by Mignona Coté, NetApp’s Global Chief Security Officer, and Matt Watts, NetApp’s Chief Technology Evangelist, on the ground at NetApp Insight 2024. Together, they dive into the critical topics shaping the future of technology and business. Coté brings her three decades of cybersecurity experience to discuss autonomous anti-ransomware systems, highlighting both the emotional and technical challenges faced by IT professionals in securing data and ensuring business continuity. She also delves into the importance of backup testing and the regulatory landscape that drives preparedness across industries. Watts, on the other hand, sheds light on the evolving role of sustainability within tech enterprises, emphasizing concrete measures NetApp is taking to support environmental goals while addressing the challenges of data waste. The episode explores the intersection of cybersecurity, sustainability, and emerging technologies like AI, offering listeners valuable insights into managing data efficiently while staying ahead of disruptive trends.

Mignona Coté, Global Chief Security Officer – NetApp

Mignona Cote, SVP and chief security officer at NetApp, has become a world leader in multi-cloud security, building solutions in high-tech, healthcare, insurance, and large financial institutions. Under her leadership, her team has unified security accountability internally to protect NetApp as well as externally to protect customers ultimately by moving NetApp to a SuperCloud architecture, which combines edge computing, multi-cloud, and multi-location recourses to create a powerful computing environment. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Systems from Northwestern State University and a MBA from Louisiana State University.

Matt Watts, Chief Technology Evangelist – NetApp

As Chief Technology Evangelist, Matt Watts provides guidance on NetApp’s overall strategy and technology solutions to a wide base of customers and the global partner community. Matt is also part of the portfolio leadership team, providing advice and guidance on technology and transformation.

Matt is increasingly in demand as a keynote speaker, combining his knowledge of the IT industry with anecdotes and stories that bring technology to life with witty, easily understandable examples.

Prior to this role, Matt Project Managed a number of significant IT projects; managed System Engineers responsible for providing installation and onsite support; as well as overseeing IT outsourcing contracts. This experience has given him contact with all levels of Leadership, enabling him to understand, communicate with and support clients with their IT and transformation Strategies.