Perspectives
Executive takes on today’s security and technology topics - by leaders, for leaders.
Episodes
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Racing at the Speed of Data: What It Takes to Win in the World of Formula One
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
By Cory Minton, Field CTO
What does it take to build and race cars that go more than 200 miles an hour?
In the high-octane world of racing, it's not just the skill of the driver and the top-notch racecar that matter. Data emerges as a secret weapon, shaping everything from the production line to the pulse-pounding moments on the track. Recently, I had the exhilarating opportunity to chat with Zak Brown, the mastermind behind McLaren Racing.
According to Zak, data isn't just important; it's the lifeblood of the business. It's not enough to have a flood of information; you need to harness it, dissect it, and use it to make split-second decisions. "Racing has transformed from relying on gut instinct to being driven by hard data," Zak reveals. "And if you ignore what the data tells you, you're bound to miss the mark."
During our conversation, Zak shares what it's like collaborating with racing phenoms like Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, as well as the thrilling story behind McLaren's record-breaking pit stop, clocking in at an astonishing 1.80 seconds. And just when I thought the adrenaline couldn't get any higher, Zak drops the bombshell about Brad Pitt portraying him in the upcoming Formula One blockbuster.
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Shaun Cooney, Field CTO, Splunk sits down with Neal Potter, Head of Security Operations at Just Eat Takeaway, and Richard Fawcett, Lead Security Ops Engineer at Just Eat Takeaway.
Highlighted in this episode:
Challenges of recruiting in competitive, specifically in the Cybersecurity industry
Expanded skillsets vs. diverse backgrounds in recruiting
The importance of curiosity, aptitude and passion
The hard sell - convincing management on your impact and value strategy
Stages of the recruitment process that produce team-oriented results
How to ensure retention - the importance of culture and inclusivity
"Hero" Culture vs. Safe place to Fail
Elevating opportunities for growth and development
Watch, download, or listen to the full episode below. Thanks for tuning in.
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Driving a Culture of Agility and Curiosity: Strategic Approaches From McLaren F1’s COO
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
How to encourage innovation and drive resilience across your operations.
Shaun Cooney, Field CTO, Splunk chats with Piers Thynne, Chief Operating Officer at McLaren F1
Conversations about technology and its implementation matter. However, you won’t be able to harness its full potential without also investing in the efficiency, curiosity, and culture of your team.
I had the pleasure of speaking with Piers Thynne, COO of McLaren F1, about some of the strategies its teams employ to stay as agile as the sports cars they create. We discussed all aspects of operations at McLaren, including the more than 17,000 parts that go into each car, the data that supports manufacturing, the data used for planning to ensure on-time delivery, and the potential risk to health working in such a high-pressure environment.
Some of the insights shared include rejecting blame culture and embracing failures as learning opportunities so your team has the freedom they need to be curious and innovate. As a leader, it is critical for your teams to keep their eye on the prize and remember it’s all about delivering a high-performing product and that every day is a day to learn. This one isn’t to be missed!
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Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Executive Predictions: What Tech Leaders Should Brace for in 2024
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
If there were spoilers for the year 2024, they’d be worth quite a lot on the auction block.
That’s because they’d hold the answers to some of today’s million-dollar questions: After so much anticipation for AI, what outcomes will we see? How do we guard against handing over too much data and control to AI? How can businesses balance the need to innovate with the need to keep their organizations secure?
While we don’t have fail-proof answers, we’ve shared our leaders’ best guesses to these questions and more in our annual Executive Predictions. In this episode of the Perspectives Podcast, I spoke with Splunk Chief Strategy Officer Ammar Maraqa about insights within the report. Like what cyber resilience mandates mean for the C-suite, why early regulation on AI could be good, and how unexpected attack vectors might appear in the coming year.
Watch, download or listen to the full episode below for what business leaders should expect in 2024. And don’t forget to download the full report. Thanks for tuning in.
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Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Executive Takeaways From the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting on Cybersecurity
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
This special episode of the Perspectives podcast was recorded in person at the World Economic Forum Studio in Geneva, Switzerland. Splunk’s SVP and General Manager for EMEA, Petra Jenner, and CISO Jason Lee join Perspectives host and Field CTO Kirsty Paine to discuss trust, CISO burnout, AI and other surprising insights from this year’s annual meeting on cybersecurity.
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Tips and Tactics for Strategic Tooling
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Splunk's Shaun Cooney and James Hodge speak with Suid Adeyanju, CEO of London-based cyber security consultancy RiverSafe, about the importance of data access, strategically tackling tool sprawl and more.
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
AI Leadership Essentials: How to Embrace Change for Success
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Splunk strategic advisor Matt Swann explores the concept of AI as a revolution, what it means for technology leaders today, and how leaders can successfully navigate the massive technological shift.
As AI continues to be a focus in conversations about technology and the workplace, many tech professionals and leaders share the opinion that AI is a revolution — one that may even be as big as the internet. With its massive expected impact on the way we work, it’s important for leaders to anticipate, embrace, and adapt to the inevitable shifts.
Similar to the evolution of personalization that the tech industry has seen in recent years based on customer information and segmentation, the best way for leaders to be successful in the AI revolution is to harness the technology, embed it into company culture, and champion positive change. In this episode of the Perspectives podcast, Splunk strategic advisor Matt Swann explains his perspective on why AI is not something to be feared — it will help companies do all the things they were doing before, but faster and better.
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
How to Craft an AI Roadmap That Everyone Can Get Behind with Splunk CTO, Min Wang
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Building generative AI into a business strategy requires leaders to set clear business goals and communicate its value with board members. The first step? Forget the hype and make sure that generative AI is the right fit. Splunk CTO Min Wang discusses this on the Perspectives podcast.
To reap the full benefits of generative AI, take a methodical and strategic approach, advises Min Wang. Discover why ambiguity is not your friend while setting an AI strategy on this episode of the Perspectives podcast.
Be sure to visit Splunk.com/Perspectives for the latest executive takes on trends in cybersecurity, IT and emerging technologies, for leaders, by leaders.
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
How to Succeed at Tool Consolidation
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Measure your living room. Decide on a color scheme and design. Visit a variety of stores to test out the options — a perfect excuse to try the Swedish meatballs at IKEA. Without careful consideration, you could end up with a couch that doesn’t fit through your door or clashes with your drapes. The same goes for technology; haphazard decisions result in tools that don’t play nicely with one another or a complex environment without visibility into your data. The need for tool consolidation has emerged as budgets tighten and complexity rises.
Inter IKEA’s Arun Prasad and Magnus Lord join a Perspectives podcast episode with hosts Shaun Cooney and Kirsty Paine to discuss how they improved observability outcomes and maximized business value through the tool consolidation process.
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Delivering Innovation and Great Customer Experiences with Splunk CEO, Gary Steele
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
In our inaugural episode of the Perspectives Podcast, Cory Minton and fellow Field CTO Kirsty Paine sat down at .conf23 with Splunk CEO, Gary Steele. Gary shares how he’s thinking and strategizing as a technology leader. We dig into how he prioritizes both customer experience and employee experience, his thoughts on where AI will take us, and how to lead in the current economic climate effectively.
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A podcast providing executive takes on today’s security and technology topics - by leaders, for leaders.
The world’s leading organizations trust Splunk to help keep their digital systems securely up and running. This podcast brings relevant insights from industry thought leaders seeking to fulfill this mission of digital resilience.
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