Name: Building Cyber Resilience for Today and Tomorrow: Before, During, and After an Attack
Start: 2025-04-23T16:00:00Z
End: 2025-04-23T16:00:38.000Z
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Tired of vendors ambulance-chasing when it comes to cyber resilience and ransomware? Seeing alarming cybersecurity news and wondering how it got so bad? Not sure what general defense principles you can use? Join us for Coffee Break with Andrew Miller, featuring returning guests Andy Stone, Pure Storage CTO and former white hat hacker and Jason Walker, Pure Storage Technical Strategy Director for Cyber Resilience. Together, they’ll tackle the latest in cyber resilience, cutting through the noise to share actionable insights and practical defense strategies. Andy will break down key cyber trends from 2024 and what to expect in 2025. Jason will showcase the latest Pure Storage innovations, partner updates, and new collaboration with Rubrik.

The Wide World of Cyber Resilience: A CISO’s Insights & 2025 Advances

Join us for an Expert-Led Live Demo showcasing how Pure Storage® and Veeam deliver seamless backup and recovery solutions for mission-critical workloads. Discover how Pure Storage FlashArray™ and FlashBlade® integrate with Veeam Universal Storage API (USAPI) to enable rapid recovery, ransomware resilience, and optimized data protection. 
In this 25-minute session, Zane Allyn, Principal Technologist, walks through a brief demo of snapshot orchestration, backup efficiency, and fast restores, followed by a live Q&A with our experts.

We’ll be exploring:
- Seamless Snapshot Orchestration – Learn how FlashArray integration with Veeam USAPI simplifies backup and recovery operations.
- Ransomware Resilience – Discover how immutable SafeMode™ Snapshots and Object Lock protection help secure backups against cyber threats.
- Optimized Recovery & Performance – See how Pure Storage and Veeam enable rapid restores, lower RTOs/RPOs, and improve storage efficiency.

Simplify Backup & Recovery: Veeam on Pure Storage

Enterprises are struggling to ensure data resilience with the rapid explosion of data and an ever-evolving cyberthreat landscape. Misconceptions about backup and recovery can leave organizations vulnerable to cyberthreats, increased downtime, and costly inefficiencies.
Join us for an insightful webinar as Jason Walker, Technical Strategy Director, Cyber Resilience, Pure Storage, demystifies common myths surrounding backup and recovery, and provides actionable insights to fortify your enterprise’s data security.

You’ll learn:
- The evolving role of backup and recovery in a data-rich world
- Common misconceptions that put enterprises at risk
- Best practices for building cyber-resilient data architectures
- The importance of tiered storage in defending against modern cyberthreats
- Strategies to enhance data privacy, visibility, and risk mitigation

Clarifying Misconceptions about Backup and Recovery

AI/ML pipelines demand speed, reliability, and high-performance storage infrastructure—but inefficiencies in data access, unreliable feature stores, and costly engineering workflows can slow teams down.
Join Richard Galvez, Principal Field Solutions Architect at Pure Storage, for an insider session where you'll learn how to:

- Unlock scalable data infrastructure to accelerate AI/ML workflows
- Cut costs without compromising performance
- Improve MLOps efficiency with modern feature stores & model engineering

Supercharge AI/ML Pipelines with Scalable Storage Infrastructure

Hybrid cloud harmony is here. Discover how Pure Storage® FlashArray™ and AWS Outposts combine powerful storage with industry-leading cloud compute to transform your data center into a truly consistent hybrid environment. This approach brings the cloud operating model on premises and eliminates complexity, enabling frictionless workload placement and enterprise-grade data services. 
Join experts from Pure Storage and AWS for an early look at this solution and explore a smarter, simpler path to the cloud. 
 In this webinar you will:
- Learn how to architect for hybrid cloud workload placement.
- Take a deep dive into the new Pure Storage FlashArray for AWS Outposts solution.
- See a demo of the integrated solution in the AWS Management Console.
- Discover a scalable, enterprise-grade alternative for your on-premises workloads, including your VMware-based applications.

Cloud, Meet Data Center: Hybrid Cloud Harmony with AWS Outposts

How many experienced drivers get behind the wheel and commute to a routine destination without thinking about it? Almost on autopilot, driving becomes routine, even if it’s not the most ideal mode of transportation. Legacy data storage mirrors manual driving in this way.

For instance, legacy storage architectures are managed separately (how many cars do you pass on the interstate with a single driver?), are complex to maintain, and miscalculations often create incidents as storage becomes increasingly costly to scale. 

Tune into our webinar as Michael Leworthy, Marketing Strategist at Pure Storage, digs into the current dynamics of legacy storage, why it’s failing, and how autonomous and intelligent data management helps resolve these historical storage issues in the AI era.

You’ll also see how the Pure Storage Platform makes obtaining a seamless, secure, unified data management experience possible—regardless of where your data lives.

Autonomous and Intelligent Data Management for the AI Era

In today's fast-evolving digital landscape, organizations are embracing AI to drive innovation and stay competitive. NVIDIA® and Pure Storage are partnering to bring the latest technologies and validated solutions to every enterprise seeking to infuse their business with AI.
Customers like Aixia expand on our joint solution with their own MLOps orchestration capabilities, existing design, and services.
Join us for this panel discussion with Pure Storage, NVIDIA, and Aixia and gain insights into practical approaches to:
- Simplify AI Infrastructure for faster deployment.
- Achieve scalable, future-proof AI solutions.
- Accelerate AI innovation through proven ecosystem collaboration.

Practical Approaches to Simplifying and Fast-tracking AI Deployments

Pure Storage FlashArray has long been associated with delivering uncompromising performance and management simplicity when using block storage with VMware vSphere. But, did you know we now deliver all these same benefits to NFS backed Datastores? No? Come join us for this months “Ask the Expert” demo where we will not only tell you, but show you how FlashArray improves the NFS experience when used with VMware vSphere.
- Learn how Pure Storage improved the NFS experience
- See the simplicity in the creation and management of NFS with FlashArray
- Understand the value of policy driven NFS exports

Using NFS with Pure Storage FlashArray and VMware vSphere

In an era when information security threats loom large, safeguarding your data isn’t just a precaution; it’s a necessity for business continuity and growth. But preventing data from being altered is no longer sufficient in the face of sophisticated cyber threats. Ensuring your data can’t be deleted, even if credentials become compromised, is essential to building a cyber resilient  infrastructure.
Join our expert for a 25-minute demo with Q&A and explore how to fortify your defenses with a foundation for data recovery that enhances cyber resiliency.
What we’ll cover: 
- Steps needed to build cyber resiliency across the infrastructure.
- How to defend and secure data before, during, and after an event.
- A demo that showcases the simplicity and effectiveness of creating snapshots that are both immutable and indelible.

Beyond Immutability: Critical Next Steps in Cyber Resiliency

Discover how the Rapid File Toolkit can revolutionize your file operations. In this demo, we’ll showcase its powerful capabilities that accelerate data workflows, simplify file management, and optimize performance. Whether you're processing large datasets or managing high-frequency file operations, see how this toolkit can unlock new efficiencies and empower your data-driven initiatives.
- Unparalleled Speed: Learn how the Rapid File Toolkit enables data transfers up to 49x faster, transforming the efficiency of your workflows.
- Optimized File Management: Experience streamlined file operations, from handling massive datasets to managing complex file structures with ease.
- Parallel File Performance: Discover how the toolkit leverages parallel processing to accelerate high-performance data workflows, reduce operational bottlenecks, and drive your projects forward.

Break Speed Barriers: 49x Faster Data Transfers with Rapid File Toolkit

Are you dealing with the headache of complex, outdated file storage systems? Join us for a frank, insightful discussion by industry experts, including Matthew Kimball, VP & Principal Analyst at Moor Insights & Strategy. They’ll dive into the future of storage and share how a unified platform can make managing all your storage types a breeze. You’ll also experience a technical demo that shows how to manage and scale all types of storage on a single platform. 
This is your chance to gain valuable insights to help you rethink your approach to file management and make your teams more productive. You’ll learn:
- Why complex, multi-layered legacy file storage creates challenges for IT
- What the future holds for simplifying file storage
- How you can manage and scale all types of storage, including file, with a unified, simple platform

The Future of File Storage: It’s Here, and It’s Simpler Than You Think

For this month’s Coffee Break, Lead Principal Technologist Andrew Miller welcomes Scott Sinclair, Analyst and Practice Director at ESG. With a deep background in storage and data center technologies, Scott brings a unique, real-world perspective on where the industry has been—and where it’s going.
Here’s what we’ll cover:
- Where Do Analysts Come From? - Scott will share his journey to becoming an analyst, offering insights into his deep technical background and how it shaped his expertise.
- Top Trends to Watch For - Explore the key industry trends Scott is tracking, backed by in-depth analysis and data. Topics include GenAI, cyber resilience, and new challenges driven by scaling and automation demands.
- An Analyst Perspective on Pure Storage - Scott will provide his candid take on Pure Storage distinct strengths while drawing on his experience with other industry players. Highlights include: the customer impact of Evergreen® and its “NPS in action", QLC and continuing flash innovation, and the transformative potential of storage-as-a-service.
As always, this session will be packed with valuable insights and practical knowledge. Stick around after the webinar for a live Q&A with the team!

About the Pure Storage Coffee Break Series: Each month, we invite experts in technology and business to chat about the themes driving today’s IT agenda. This is no webinar or training session. It’s a freewheeling conversation that’s as fun as it is informative—and the perfect way to break up your day. While we’ll wander into Pure Storage technology, our goal is to educate and entertain rather than sell.

Analyze This! An Analyst’s Take on the Future of Storage and Emerging Trends

Join us to explore how you can lower your TCO, simplify operations, and future-proof your environment with innovative solutions tailored for VMware. 

Managing VMware environments efficiently is critical to controlling infrastructure costs. Whether on premises or in the cloud, Pure Storage® empowers you to optimize your VMware infrastructure for unparalleled stability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. Join us to explore how you can lower your TCO, simplify operations, and future-proof your environment with innovative solutions tailored for VMware.
- Learn how Pure Storage FlashArray™ reduces VMware costs up to 30%.
- Hear what’s new from Pure Storage for VMware, including stretched clusters on vVols and VM Assessment tools.
- See how our newest cloud service—Pure Storage Cloud for Azure VMware Solution (AVS), an Azure Native ISV Service—delivers up to 50% cost savings versus AVS alone, by enabling independent scaling of storage and compute.
- Dive deep into TCO for both on-premises and cloud VMware deployments.

Who Doesn’t Like Saving Money? VMware Optimization on-prem and in the Cloud

AI is transforming organizations in countless ways, driving innovation, agility, and performance. Yet the rapid evolution of AI is also bringing new data challenges that demand a high-performance, scalable, and future-proof infrastructure—especially for storage. 
Join Pure Storage and NVIDIA experts for an exclusive that will help you simplify AI adoption and build a foundation for long-term success.
Watch now for valuable insights to help you:  
- Fast-track your AI evolution
- Reduce time-to-value
- Ensure your infrastructure meets the demands of tomorrow’s AI advancements
You’ll also hear from Zack Kass, former Head of Go-to-Market at OpenAI, who will share actionable strategies to enable you to thrive in an evolving AI landscape

Accelerate and Simplify AI Adoption

The evolution of cybersecurity threats is accelerating rapidly, increasing your need for a strong, cyber resilience strategy.

Pure Storage and Rubrik offer a comprehensive approach to building cyber resilience to defend against modern cyber threats while ensuring continuity and rapid recovery at scale. 

Join our Tech Talk as we dive into our three-layered, cyber resilience solution that secures data and minimizes downtime. During this information-packed session, you’ll learn how to:

-Secure your data with immutable, indelible, and access-controlled backups
-Deploy advanced data threat analytics that continuously monitor your platform for threats and indicators of compromise
-Identify and monitor sensitive data exposure through ongoing intelligent risk monitoring
-Improve cyber resilience and readiness with petabyte recovery speeds, minimizing the time your data and business are offline due to a cyber event

Pure Storage and Rubrik: A Multi-layered Approach to Cyber Resilience

Join us for a deep dive into how Pure Storage® FlashArray™ revolutionizes VMware Cloud Foundation, turning it into a next-generation hybrid-cloud powerhouse. Discover how this integration delivers unmatched performance, unparalleled simplicity, and game-changing efficiency. Join the webinar to learn how to harness the full power of Pure Storage and VMware for breakthrough results. 

Topics include:

- Learn how FlashArray+ VMware Cloud Foundation delivers a future-ready IT infrastructure
- Insights on deployment best practices
- How to leverage FlashArray tools to right size VMs and ESXi licensing

Elevate VMware Cloud Foundation with Pure Storage FlashArray

Lead Principal Technologist and Coffee Break host Andrew Miller welcomes Dr. Richard Galvez—an AI practitioner who started in academia but over the last several years has worked on many AI projects and built teams at multiple startups. This includes a stint at NASA. And yes, he just recently joined Pure Storage as part of new hire cohort 42! (Coincidence? I think not.)

Join us as we cover:

- AI/ML in the real world - We’ll discuss Richard’s experience and projects at multiple companies. This might inspire ideas for what AI / ML can do for your business.
- Core AI concepts - You’ll learn how to identify the difference between supervised learning, unsupervised learning, and reinforcement learning (and why you should care). Pure Storage agnostic data performance platform for AI - This is what brought Richard to Pure Storage. We’ll discuss how it matters for AI today—and even more in the future.
- Recent Pure Storage AI Announcements - Everything from Evergreen//One™ to the upcoming NVIDIA Superpod Certification to Secure Application 
Workspaces and more.

Hitchhiker’s Guide to the AI Universe: A Practitioner Comes to Pure Storage

Transformative Strategies for Storage Management and Data Backup

Bridging AI/HPC with Immersion: Transforming Storage and Data Backup Efficiency

Data's Prime Directive: Navigating Storage, Backup, and Strategic Activation

Transformative Storage and Backup: Building Resilience in a Data-First World

Data Governance as a Foundation for Disaster Recovery: An ISO 8000 Perspective

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Can You Trust the Machine? AI Best Practices for Storage & Security

There is so much to consider in setting your cyber resilience strategy that it can be overwhelming even at a single point in time, much less how things change every day.

The key to getting on the right track is keeping things simple and planning for before, during, and after an attack. Get on board and walk through what to consider when building your cyber resilience strategy in all three phases.

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