Vinod D'Souza

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Head of Manufacturing and Industry Google Cloud

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Closing the air gap: Securing industrial operations in the cloud

2025-04-11 · Google Cloud Next '25

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with Sean Tufts (Optiv) , Mark E Kikta (Whirlpool Corporation) , Vinod D'Souza (Google Cloud) , Paul Shaver (Google Cloud)

Cloud Computing

This panel explores the potential of cloud technologies for operational technology (OT) and the critical need for proactive cybersecurity measures. The convergence of OT and IT, driven by cloud adoption, presents both opportunities and challenges. Panelists will examine the benefits of cloud-based OT, such as increased efficiency, scalability, data-driven insights, and resilience, along with the opportunity to build with security in mind.

Accelerating secure cloud transformation in the automotive industry

2024-04-10 · Google Cloud Next '24

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with Ben M Siniora (VW Group Of America) , Marty Christensen (Ford Motor Company) , Vinod D'Souza (Google Cloud) , Rex Thexton (Accenture) , Harshul Joshi (US) (PwC) , Robert Boyce (Accenture)

Cloud Computing Cyber Security GCP

The automotive industry is undergoing a seismic shift fueled by Industry 4.0 and cloud innovation. Join us for a panel discussion with CISOs and security leaders from Ford, VW, and PwC that will delve into the strategic role the cloud takes in automotive digital transformation. You’ll gain an understanding of how the automotive industry faces risks unique to itself. The panel will share candid experiences with their own cloud adoption, including best practices, challenges, and benefits, as well as highlight prominent cybersecurity threats facing the industry, such as ransomware, data theft, supply-chain attacks, and operational disruptions.

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