Beyond the Firewall is a podcast designed to help business and IT leaders understand how technology shapes performance, resilience, and long-term growth. Each episode delivers expert perspectives and actionable insights to help organizations stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
You’ll hear deep dives into today’s most pressing technology topics, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, IT modernization, and cloud transformation. Conversations center on real-world challenges and practical strategies leaders can apply to strengthen their operations, safeguard their environments, and prepare for the future of IT.
Powered by HUB Tech, the podcast is hosted by Chris Daggett, Director of Managed Services and Security at HUB Tech, and Adam Shaffer, an IT and eCommerce leader. Together, they sit down with CIOs, CISOs, CTOs, IT practitioners, public-sector leaders, and other technology innovators who bring forward the ideas, lessons, and perspectives shaping the modern IT landscape.
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Steve Brining (CISSP) is a Cybersecurity Evangelist at Acronis. He honed his skills for more than 25 years as a cybersecurity expert at PatchLink, McAfee, BeyondTrust and other technology companies. He holds Master's degrees in business administration in e-business and a Master's in technology and innovation management with specialization in cybersecurity. He is a commanding officer in the Arizona Army National Guard.