Inside the DSPM Revolution: Data, Identity & the Future of Security w/ Mohit Tiwari and Anand Singh

The Professional CISO

In this special Industry Series kickoff episode of The Professional CISO Show, host David Malicoat is joined by Mohit Tiwari (CEO & Co-Founder) and Anand Singh (Chief Security and Strategy Officer) of Symmetry Systems for a compelling conversation on the future of data security, the rise of DSPM (Data Security Posture Management), and the emerging intersection of AI, identity, and access.

Learn how Symmetry Systems evolved from academic research into a cutting-edge security platform, why Anand made the leap from enterprise CISO to startup executive, and what every security leader needs to understand about managing data in today’s AI-driven world.

🔑 Key Topics Covered:

• Why past data security initiatives failed—and how DSPM changes the game
• The “three-axis” model of modern cybersecurity: Data, Identity, Access
• How AI copilots and agent models reshape the threat landscape
• Practical use cases: risk reduction, visibility, and compliance
• Why CISOs can finally become enablers of business value
• How 2025 is shaping up to be the year of data-centric security

👥 Guests:

• Mohit Tiwari – CEO & Co-Founder, Symmetry Systems
• Anand Singh – Chief Security & Strategy Officer, Symmetry Systems | Former CISO at Alkami Technology

🔗 Resources & Links:

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🔗 Connect on LinkedIn: The Professional CISO Show

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