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Wake Up by Veeam

Wake Up by Veeam

Written by: Veeam Software
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Most companies don’t take cyber risk seriously until it’s too late. This is Wake Up, the podcast from Veeam that pulls back the curtain on what really happens when crisis strikes. Told through the voices of those who’ve lived it, these are the human stories behind the attacks — the 3 a.m. wake-up call every CISO knows too well, the flashing phone, the sinking feeling, the fear and fatigue that set in long before dawn, and the leadership it takes to navigate the fallout.

We’re going beyond the ransomware and phishing to explore the people, culture, and real-world decisions that define how organizations respond when it counts.

Wake Up is a call to every CISO and their C-suite peers to understand what true readiness means and to build cultures of resilience before crisis hits. Because when the next breach comes, your organization isn’t the one sleepwalking into the headlines.

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Episodes
  • Inside the Mind of the Modern Hacker | Wake Up S01E05

    Inside the Mind of the Modern Hacker | Wake Up S01E05
    Dec 18 2025

    What if the next cyberattack doesn’t start with code but with a conversation?


    They look nothing like the villains you imagine. From scattered collectives of teenagers to AI‑powered deepfakes, the battlefield has shifted, and Veeam Field CISO Ray Heffer has watched it happen in real time.


    In this episode of Wake Up, global data resilience expert Caroline Wong talks with Ray about the psychology of the modern hacker and how attackers are turning human trust into their most powerful weapon.


    Cybersecurity is both technical and deeply human.


    Visit the new Veeam Thought Leadership Hub to see how resilience leads the way: https://www.veeam.com/be-ready

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    34 mins
  • The CISO Carrying a Nation | Wake Up S01E04

    The CISO Carrying a Nation | Wake Up S01E04
    Dec 3 2025

    What happens when one security leader is responsible for protecting the nation’s largest healthcare payer — and the stakes include 130 million Americans?


    In this episode of Wake Up, global data resilience expert Caroline Wong sits down with Robert Wood, former CISO of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), to talk about leading security at scale, managing complex contractor networks, and balancing human pressure with national responsibility.


    From SolarWinds to MOVEit, Robert shares what it’s really like inside the federal cybersecurity war room including the politics, the sleepless nights, and the lessons that keep leaders grounded.


    Cybersecurity is complex. Accountability is what keeps it clear.


    Visit the new Veeam Thought Leadership Hub to see how resilience leads the way: https://www.veeam.com/be-ready

    #Veeam #WakeUpPodcast #DataResilience #Cybersecurity #CyberResilience #Leadership #IncidentResponse #GovernmentSecurity #CISO

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    56 mins
  • The CISO Who Carried Too Much | Wake Up S01E03

    The CISO Who Carried Too Much | Wake Up S01E03
    Nov 20 2025

    It starts with a simple question. What happens when cybersecurity isn’t someone’s full‑time job?


    In this episode of Wake Up, global data resilience expert Caroline Wong talks with security leader Tim Silverline about the unique pressures of being a fractional CISO — balancing multiple organizations, driving accountability, and leading through the moments when advice isn’t followed and risk becomes reality.


    From ransomware response to restoring trust, Tim shares the emotional toll, the lessons learned, and how persistence and ownership shape strong security leadership.


    Cybersecurity is continuous. Accountability is what keeps it strong.


    Visit the new Veeam Thought Leadership Hub to see how resilience leads the way:

    http://Veeam.com/be-ready

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    22 mins
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