Ilia Sotnikov

Ilia Sotnikov is Security Strategist & Vice President of User Experience at Netwrix. He has over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity as well as IT management experience during his time at Netwrix, Quest Software, and Dell. In his current role, Ilia is responsible for technical enablement, UX design, and product vision across the entire product portfolio. Ilia’s main areas of expertise are data security and risk management. He works closely with analysts from firms such as Gartner, Forrester, and KuppingerCole to gain a deeper understanding of market trends, technology developments, and changes in the cybersecurity landscape. In addition, Ilia is a regular contributor at Forbes Tech Council where he shares his knowledge and insights regarding cyber threats and security best practices with the broader IT and business community.

Cybersecurity

December 20, 2023

Information Security Policy: Must-Have Elements and Tips

Organizations often create multiple IT policies for a variety of needs: disaster recovery, data classification, data privacy, risk assessment, risk management and so on. These...

Infrastructure

August 4, 2023

The Importance of Security Risk Assessments and How to Conduct Them

IT risk assessments are vital for cybersecurity and information security risk management in every organization today. By identifying threats to your IT systems, data and other resources and...

Data

February 25, 2021

Security Policy: What It Is, Types and Key Components

When you hear the phrase “security policy,” a number of things may come to mind — cyberattacks, malware, data breaches and the like. While these are some reasons an organization might create...

Cybersecurity

December 28, 2020

ROI: Expert Tips for Justifying Security Investments

The challenges of ROI in IT security Over the last few months, I’ve had a number of conversations about the need to justify security spending. This year has been tough for a lot of organizations,...

Cybersecurity

June 2, 2020

Congratulations, you’re a CISO! Now what?

There is no escaping the fact that information security incidents can serious damage a company or even put it out of business. As organizations recognize the need to connect business risks with IT...

Infrastructure

March 12, 2020

The Cloud Security Risk of Remote Workers, and How to Stop It

Telecommuting has been on the rise for over a decade. According to research from Global Workplace Analytics and FlexJobs, the number of people working remotely in the U.S. increased by 159% between...

Compliance

February 27, 2020

Privacy Regulations Changing the Face of Cybersecurity

The regulatory climate around the world is changing rapidly. Scores of new regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and similar...

Compliance

October 24, 2019

Why New Privacy Regulations Are a Business Enabler, Not an Enemy

Personal information (PI) is the future of business because it helps provide customers with a customized experience that leads them to buy more. However, companies can no longer collect personal data...

Data

July 23, 2019

Intellectual Property Theft: What It Is and How to Defend Against It

Many businesses rely on innovation and knowledge to beat the competition and achieve success. Their intellectual property (IP) is often their most valuable asset, and they consider it to be highly...

Compliance

May 21, 2019

CCPA Compliance: What to Clarify with Your Legal Advisor

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) requires that, as of January 1, 2020, all organizations that gather, handle or process the personal data of California residents must be able to provide any...

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