New Breed of Endpoint Security with HP’s Ian Pratt – Futurum Tech Webcast Interview Series

On this episode of the Futurum Tech Podcast – Interview Series I am joined by Ian Pratt, Global Head of Security, Personal Systems for HP, Inc. He leads the business unit responsible for creating the endpoint security solutions that are deployed on millions of machines across the globe.

Our discussion centered on the critical nature of endpoint security in today’s business world and some exciting new announcements as well.

New Breed of Endpoint Security

My conversation with Ian also revolved around the following:

  • Why we need a greater visibility into cybersecurity and endpoint security
  • An exploration into the impact of the shift to work from home had on endpoint security
  • A highlight of HP’s current security positioning
  • An overview of their new security product HP Wolf Security
  • A brief look at the future of endpoint security

HP Wolf Security is a comprehensive solution that works for business and homes alike. If you’d like to learn more about the offerings, be sure to check out their website. And while you’re at it be sure to hit the subscribe button so you never miss an episode of the webcast.

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Author Information

Daniel is the CEO of The Futurum Group. Living his life at the intersection of people and technology, Daniel works with the world’s largest technology brands exploring Digital Transformation and how it is influencing the enterprise.

From the leading edge of AI to global technology policy, Daniel makes the connections between business, people and tech that are required for companies to benefit most from their technology investments. Daniel is a top 5 globally ranked industry analyst and his ideas are regularly cited or shared in television appearances by CNBC, Bloomberg, Wall Street Journal and hundreds of other sites around the world.

A 7x Best-Selling Author including his most recent book “Human/Machine.” Daniel is also a Forbes and MarketWatch (Dow Jones) contributor.

An MBA and Former Graduate Adjunct Faculty, Daniel is an Austin Texas transplant after 40 years in Chicago. His speaking takes him around the world each year as he shares his vision of the role technology will play in our future.

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