In this week's episode, we chat with Dimitri Nemirovsky about his journey from practicing law to data privacy and security. He shares some insight on what keeps the professionals up at night in both areas: cyber threats as well as individual rights including anonymity online - all while not disrupting user workflows or file interaction. 00:00 Intro 03:54 Ice breaker 05:17 What is Atakama and how does it work? 13:25 The difference between data privacy and data security 17:25 The difference between information security and cyber security 23:15 How does Atakama compete with bigger companies? 26:50 Switching from Law to Data security 34:24 Cybersecurity regulations in the US 35:50 Cybersecurity threats to individuals VS organizations 40:35 The most dangerous cybersecurity attacks 47:00 The challenge of quitting a stable job to become an entrepreneur 50:00 Tips for privacy and security professionals Dimitri's career path took him down a unique and fulfilling journey. He shares his tips for navigating the world as an entrepreneur in this field, including why he gave up practicing law to focus on data privacy and security full time instead! Dimitri Nemirovsky is the Co-Founder and COO of Atakama, an innovative data security company that provides a file-level encryption solution like nothing else available on the market. Atakama offers customizable security policies to best fit individualized business needs and use cases. Atakama has raised $10 million+ for the company and has a team size of 26. Dimitri describes himself as a recovering attorney who became a serial entrepreneur. Prior to co-founding Atakama, Dimitri spent 15 years practicing regulatory and enforcement law, most recently at Bingham McCutchen where he represented large financial institutions in high-stakes matters. Connect with Jamal on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kmjahmed/ Connect with Dimitri on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dnemirovsky/ Get Exclusive Insights, Secret Expert Tips & Actionable Resources For A Thriving Privacy Career That We Only Share With Email Subscribers ►https://newsletter.privacypros.academy/sign-up If you want to learn more about our training and services, please visit: ► Web Pages: https://privacypros.captivate.fm/ https://kazient.co.uk/ ► Podcast Links: Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69S9dOi ► Social Media Channels: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kmjahmed/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/privacypro #privacypros #dataprotection #IAPP