Punching Above Your Weight: How DroneDeploy Turns Security into a Deal Closer | Episode 206

Cloud and Clear

In this compelling episode of SADA's Cloud and Clear podcast, we go "Beyond the Benchmark" with Joseph Menti, Senior Director of DevOps, Security, and IT Operations at DroneDeploy. Join host John Giglio, SADA's Director of Cloud Security, as we explore DroneDeploy's sophisticated and proactive approach to cloud security.

DroneDeploy is a leader in reality capture, providing "superpowers" to industries like construction, agriculture, and solar with accurate mapping and analysis. Discover the unique security challenges of handling vast amounts of sensitive imagery and 3D model data. Joseph shares how DroneDeploy navigated their transition from co-located data centers to a predominantly Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environment, highlighting the immense capabilities of cloud tools for physical data security, access management, anomaly detection, and more.

Learn about DroneDeploy's philosophy of "punching above their weight" – maximizing a small team's effectiveness through strategic technology adoption, like Security Command Center for asset inventory, and implementing Infrastructure as Code. The discussion also emphasizes the critical value of third-party security assessments, which provide unbiased validation, identify "unknown unknowns," and help prioritize the security roadmap. Joseph explains how a strong security program acts as a powerful business enabler, building customer trust and helping to secure deals. Finally, get insights into emerging threats, including the impact of AI on cyberattacks, and why user awareness training remains the highest ROI security measure.

Key Takeaways:

• Cloud-Native Security Strategies: Harnessing GCP tools for automated security and efficient operations.
• Maximizing Resources: How to achieve robust security with a lean team through smart automation and strategic tools.
• The Power of External Validation: Why third-party security assessments are crucial for a world-class security framework.
• Security as a Business Enabler: Transforming security from a cost center into a competitive advantage.
• Battling Emerging Threats: Understanding AI's role in cyberattacks and the paramount importance of continuous security awareness training.

Tune in to gain practical advice and inspiration for your cloud transformation journey!

Connect with SADA & DroneDeploy:

• Learn more about SADA: https://sada.com/cloud-and-clear/
• Explore DroneDeploy: https://www.dronedeploy.com/
• Check out the DroneDeploy Horizons event in October: https://www.dronedeploy.com/horizons
• Read our DroneDeploy case study: https://sada.com/customer-story/dronedeploy-goes-the-extra-mile-for-enterprise-grade-security-with-google-cloud-and-sada

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Host: John Giglio, Director, Cloud Security, SADA, An Insight company

Guest: Joseph Menti, Senior Director of DevOps, Security/IT Ops, DroneDeploy