As organizations accelerate cloud adoption and embrace AI-driven innovation, maintaining visibility and control over sensitive data has become increasingly complex. Data now flows freely across on-premises systems, cloud platforms, and SaaS applications - often outpacing the reach of traditional security controls. This dynamic environment increases the risk of data exposure, particularly as insider threats grow and cybercriminals target unprotected data. At the same time, organizations are under mounting regulatory scrutiny, making it more important than ever to safeguard sensitive information. To meet these challenges, the next generation of solutions is maturing, offering more effective ways to manage data across its entire lifecycle - from discovery and classification to protection and monitoring. In this webcast, we’ll explore: - The evolving data security landscape and emerging threats Industry trends driving the need for modern data protection - A phased approach to implementing an effective data security program - Real-world case studies with actionable insights - Practical takeaways to support secure AI adoption and ongoing compliance Visit https://go.sans.org/VmO1Zr to access the original presentation slides and unedited recording free of charge. Learn more about Peter Slevin here, https://www.sans.org/profiles/peter-slevin Browse courses, upcoming events, and all kinds of free tools and resources offered by the SANS Cybersecurity Leadership curriculum, https://www.sans.org/cybersecurity-leadership