Guardians of the Data - Episode #1 - The Human Element of Data Security - Luis Valenzuela

🎙 Episode 1: Why Data Governance Needs to Be Practical with Luis Valenzuela

In the premiere episode of Guardians of the Data, host Ward Balcerzak (CISSP) sits down with Luis Valenzuela, Director of Data Governance and DLP at InComm Payments, for a real-world discussion on what makes data governance actually work.

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From simplifying classification to building trust between security and business teams, this episode dives into why strong relationships and clear processes are just as important as the tools you use.

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In this episode:

• Why complex frameworks often fail to gain adoption
• How to make data classification useful, not overwhelming
• Where technology supports—but doesn't replace—governance
• What effective collaboration between security and business looks like

Whether you're leading data governance, compliance, or security, this conversation offers practical insights to take back to your team.

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