Data security in a cloud and AI world
Podcast|27 March 2026

Cloud and AI are hot topics in the technology industry. But what are the security implications and considerations your business needs to keep front of mind?
In this episode of our podcast Grey Matter Talks Tech, our security expert Scott Harrison welcomes Ben Readings from Kiteworks. They explore the impact cloud and AI has on data security practices and processes.
How secure is your data in the cloud and AI?
Scott and Ben's conversation delves into the importance of secure data exchange. They share insightful use cases, explore considerations and best practices.
Ben explains digital and data sovereignty and how Kiteworks helps secure your data exchanges.
Tune in to get tips on how to ensure your data is kept secure both in the cloud and on AI platforms.
About our guest speaker - Ben Readings
Ben Readings is leading the Sales Engineering team for Kiteworks in Europe, the Middle East and Africa having been with the organisation for over 12 years. Ben is a passionate technologist coming from an engineering background with a hands-on approach and loves getting deep in the weeds with new technologies. Ben’s passion for cyber security and IT comes from an early age, originating from building & fixing his own computers and playing PC games with friends, quickly developing into a career in system administration and network security.
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