Adrian Johnson
TLDR:
Commvault has appointed Gareth Russell as field chief technology officer for APAC to focus on extending its expertise in data security and cyber resilience in the region. Russell will work on enhancing cyber resilience strategies in the face of increasing cyber threats. The recent State of Data Readiness report by Commvault & Tech Research Asia identified critical lapses in cyberattack recovery efforts across ANZ organizations, with cyber resiliency awareness on the rise but maturity levels remaining low.
Main Article:
Commvault has announced the appointment of Gareth Russell as field chief technology officer for Asia Pacific (APAC) to focus on extending its deep technical expertise in data security and cyber resilience to more customers and partners in the region. Russell, a seasoned cybersecurity veteran, brings extensive experience in cyber strategy, risk management, cyber resilience, and digital transformation to his new role at Commvault. His key focus will be enhancing cyber resilience strategies and helping organizations strengthen their recovery capabilities in the face of intensifying cyber risks in the region.
The recent State of Data Readiness report by Commvault & Tech Research Asia highlighted critical lapses in cyberattack recovery efforts across ANZ organizations. While cyber resiliency awareness is on the rise, maturity levels remain low, with 50% of organizations having a “very immature” cyber resiliency capability level. The report revealed that cyberattacks are not abating, with many organizations still vulnerable to significant breaches targeting backup and production data. Russell’s key priority will be to work with organizations to strengthen their cyber resilience strategy and prepare them against the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyber threats.
Commvault’s vice president for Asia Pacific, Martin Creighan, expressed confidence in Russell’s appointment, stating that the company has made significant strides in assembling a senior team with unparalleled skills and experience. The appointment of Russell furthers the expertise that Commvault can offer to its customers and partners as they focus on keeping their data safe and secure.
For a more in-depth understanding of the cybersecurity landscape and strategies for enhancing cyber defenses, the full State of Data Readiness report is available for further exploration.
