
There are two types of companies: those that have been breached, and those that have been breached but aren’t aware of it yet.

Agenda
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.

Speakers
Cyber Resilience Workshop Speakers
Chris DiRado
Principal, Product Experience, Commvault
A veteran data protection expert with deep roots in the Managed Service industry, Chris has a proven record of building robust cyber resilient solutions that shield organizations from debilitating cyberattacks.
What makes Chris’s approach unique is his first-hand experience on the front lines of a cyber crisis. Having led a ransomware response team, he has personally guided organizations through the fallout of a breach—restoring order from the wreckage.
He excels at implementing powerful resiliency plans designed to survive the chaos of a breach and harden defenses against future threats. By blending strategic foresight with real-world recovery expertise, Chris is the trusted choice for complete cyber resilience.
Chris Mierzwa
Senior Director, Portfolio Marketing, Commvault
Chris Mierzwa is a seasoned technology executive with over 30 years of experience driving sales, technical strategy, and customer engagement in the IT solutions space. As former CTO and SVP at Sirius Computer Solutions (now CDW), he led strategic initiatives across infrastructure, cloud, and partner ecosystems, overseeing billion-dollar revenue targets and complex M&A integrations.
Known for his public speaking skills and executive presence, Chris has a proven track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering consistent business growth.
Darren Thomson
Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, EMEA, 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.
David Langley
Sr Director Systems Engineering, AMER Channels
David Langley is a seasoned sales and technical leader specializing in cybersecurity and enterprise data protection. Based in Castle Rock, Colorado, he brings a proven track record of helping organizations safeguard critical data through innovative, scalable solutions. With deep expertise in threat mitigation, ransomware recovery, and secure data architecture, David partners with some of the largest organizations in the world to navigate complex cybersecurity challenges. Known for his strategic insight, clear communication, and ability to lead high-performing teams, he consistently delivers results in fast-paced, security-focused environments.
Domenico Iacono
Senior Manager Sales Engineer, Commvault
Based in Italy, Domenico has 17+ years of experience in the IT industry. He brings a solid expertise in enterprise architectures, infrastructure, and data security with past experience as sales engineer and sales specialist in HPE and DELL before taking the role of SE Manager in Commvault. Domenico and his team are engaged with customers to design Cyber resilience solutions to solve complex problems for organizations across multiple business sectors.
Etienne Niken
Sales Engineering Technical Lead for Saudi Arabia and Rest of Gulf, Commvault
Etienne Niken has more than 25 years of experience in the IT industry and has been with Commvault a Leading Data Management Company for over 14 years. Currently holding a position of Principal Sales Engineer and a trusted advisor to many. An extremely passionate and results driven individual both personally and professionally. His vast experience in Data Management and Cyber protection, spanning more than 16yrs, has allowed him to be instrumental in building many successful service provider platforms in the Gulf managing hundreds of clients across multiple industries.
Gareth Russell
Chief Technology Officer, Security for Asia Pacific, Commvault
Based in Australia, Gareth has over 20 years of expertise in cybersecurity and technology in both public and commercial sectors. He has extensive experience in implementing cyber security services in large and complex environments. Through this, he has hands-on experience navigating a wide variety of cyber security 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 on how clients can 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.
With a proven track record of successfully helping clients recover from cyber incidents, Jason’s deep understanding of the latest industry trends and technologies enables him to provide tailored solutions. 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..
Jerry Carlson
Field CTO, Commvault
Jerry Carlson is a visionary technology leader specializing in aligning cybersecurity strategies with organizational missions. With over two decades of experience driving digital transformation, Jerry has led multi-billion-dollar initiatives, pioneered GenAI compliance frameworks, and helped organizations build resilience against modern cyber threats. A trusted advisor to C-suite leaders, he combines deep technical expertise with a passion for innovation, entrepreneurship, and storytelling—bringing transformative solutions for any size organization.
Michael Stempf
VICE PRESIDENT, PRODUCT EXPERIENCE AND STRATEGY, 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.
Przemysław Mazurkiewicz
Sales Engineering Director for EMEA, Commvault
Przemysław began his career as an IT administrator at Gazeta Wyborcza, then worked in Professional Services, presales, and sales at one of the biggest Polish integrators Compfort Meridian, focusing on IT security and service management. Since joining Commvault in 2014, he has driven market growth, secured enterprise clients, and expanded the solution portfolio to meet modern cybersecurity needs. Recognized for his expertise in data protection and security architecture, he helps organizations build secure, compliant IT environments.
Przemysław leads the presales team supporting customers and partners, demonstrating the Commvault platform’s value and crafting strategies for data management and cyber resilience. He is also an active member of CIO Net and the CISO Council, collaborating with IT leaders to shape the future of cybersecurity
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.
Thomas Bryant
Senior Director, Portfolio Marketing, Commvault
Thomas Bryant is a distinguished IT and product marketing leader with over 20 years of experience. As the Senior Director of Product Marketing at Commvault, he spearheads a high-impact team, drives cutting-edge competitive intelligence, and develops next-generation cyber resilience solutions. Previously, he revolutionized on-premises software offerings, transforming into SaaS offerings at VMware, where he also mentored teams and created innovative content. In his free time, Thomas dedicates himself to teaching STEM classes to local area youth and volunteering in various Austin-area youth programs.
Vidya Shankaran
Field CTO for Cloud, Security, and Emerging Technology, Commvault
A seasoned technologist, Vidya delivers customer value, through pragmatic outcome-based results. Vidya has close to 2 decades of global experience; which 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. In her current role, Vidya evangelizes Cloud, data security, AI and emerging technologies with customers and partners and ensures a seamless integration of Commvault’s solutions in customers’ data architecture. She was adjudged finalist in the “CIO/CTO of the year 2023” 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 and Ecosystem Strategy team, he delves into the latest trends in data protection, stressing the critical need for robust security measures and aiming to enhance client’s cyber resilience. Zach’s experience includes providing technical leadership to numerous Fortune 500 companies, crafting strategic roadmaps, and effectively linking technology with business objectives.
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