There are two types of companies: those that have been breached, and those that have been breached but aren’t aware of it yet.
The Cyber Resilience Workshop is a 2-hour interactive session led by Commvault data protection experts to help companies prepare for and respond to cyber attacks.
Natural disasters affect 1% of companies worldwide, yet most test their disaster recovery plans. An estimated 60% of companies experienced a cyber attack last year, but few test their cyber resilience plans, if they even had one.
$14,056
Average cost each minute of downtime. 1
$4.88M
Average global cost of a data breach. 2
24 days
Average time to recover from a cyber incident. 3
Continuous business and resilience begins with minimum viability.
Accurate and aligned view of the core processes and dependent systems.
Understanding the cost of downtime for those core systems.
Clear and actionable plan to restore critical systems, data and processes.
Minutes count
Thrive in chaos—that’s the goal when a cyberattack hits.
The Cyber Resilience Workshop will equip you with tools and strategies to minimize downtime and recover your business.
Cyber Resilience Workshop Speakers
Chris DiRado
Principal Product Experience, Commvault
Chris is a seasoned data protection expert with a deep background in the Managed Service industry (MSP). He has been instrumental in building multiple managed service platforms focused on safeguarding critical client data. With a proven track record in developing and implementing robust cyber recovery and resiliency strategies, Chris excels at protecting organizations from cyberattacks and ensuring swift clean recovery.
Darren Thomson
VICE-PRESIDENT & CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER (FIELD), EMEA AND INDIA, Commvault
Over his 30+ year career, Darren worked at CyberCube, heading the Cyber Intelligence Unit and defined the go-to market strategy for the global cyber insurance industry. He served as CTO at Symantec EMEA for several years and was responsible for a team of 200+ technicians. At Symantec, Darren was the technical evangelist for Cloud, IOT, Risk Management and Security Strategy, and he held a similar role at Veritas. He is a published author and his latest full book is “Delivery Utility Computing: Business Driven IT Optimization” (ISBN 0-470-01576-4). He was educated in Hertfordshire, UK and holds a Certificate of Higher Education (Cert HE) in Social Science as well as several I.T. related qualifications including ITIL Practitioner and Management of Risk (“MoR”) accreditations from the UK Office of Government Commerce.
Gareth Russell
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER, SECURITY FOR ASIA PACIFIC, Commvault
Based in Australia, Gareth has 20 years of expertise in cybersecurity and technology in both the public sector and commercial sectors. He has extensive experience in implementing cybersecurity services in large and complex environments. Through this, he has hands-on experience navigating a wide variety of cybersecurity and operational challenges, while transforming organizational culture with a focus on cyber resiliency.
jason cray
Principal Product Experience, Commvault
Jason is a leading data protection specialist with over 26 years of experience in the IT industry, with 20 of those years focusing on data protection. Specializing in data backup, disaster recovery, and cyber resilience, Jason advises clients how to safeguard their critical data against evolving threats. His expertise in cyber recovery planning and execution is invaluable, as he had guided clients in developing robust strategies to mitigate the impact of cyberattacks. He holds a Master’s degree in Information and Communication Sciences and is certified in top backup products, further solidifying his credentials as a data protection expert.
Michael Stempf
Vice President, Product Experience, Commvault
Michael is a seasoned IT industry professional with over 30 years of experience in various roles. With nearly 25 years dedicated to the data protection field, he has worked at renowned companies such as IBM, Sirius Computer Solutions, CDW, and currently, Commvault. Throughout his career, Michael has held significant positions including Data Protection Practice Leader, Data Protection Strategist, and Principal Architect.
Vidya Shankaran
Field CTO for Cloud, Security, and Emerging Technology, Commvault
Vidya Shankaran is the Field CTO for Cloud, Security, Cyber Resilience and Emerging Technology solutions at Commvault. A seasoned technologist, she delivers customer value, through pragmatic outcome-based results. Vidya has close to 2 decades of global experience; This has helped her understand and gain unique perspective on the real-world challenges of IT customers supporting businesses from data management and business continuity point of view.
As a certified CISSP member, Vidya helps customers and partners strategize and architect towards Secure Cloud with Cyber Resilience and Recoverability at the forefront. As a thought leader, she ensures a Compliance centric approach to AI adoption and other emerging technologies while ensuring a seamless integration of Commvault’s solutions in customers’ data architecture. She won the “CIO/CTO of the year 2024” Global Awards by “Women Tech Network” for her contributions to Commvault and industry at large.
Zach Kruszewski
Principal Product Experience, Commvault
Zach Kruszewski is an expert IT professional with a robust background spanning over two decades, focusing on essential areas such as core infrastructure, storage solutions, data protection, virtualization, security, and cloud strategies. Serving as the Principal Product Manager on the Product & Ecosystem Strategy team, he delves into the latest trends in data protection, stressing the critical need for robust security measures and aiming to enhance clients’ cyber resilience. Zach’s experience includes providing technical leadership to numerous Fortune 500 companies, crafting strategic roadmaps, and effectively linking technology with business objectives.
Suzanne Klausner
Director, Customer Enablement
Suzanne Klausner has been with Commvault since 2020 as Director of Customer Enablement. With over 30 years of experience in enablement and training, Suzanne is passionate about empowering customers to maximize the value of their Commvault solutions. In her role, Suzanne focuses on program strategy to deliver world class training experiences.
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Cyber Resilience Workshop
Cleveland, OH
Date: September 9, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM ET
Location: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame