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TACKLING SOPHISTICATED THREATS WITH CORELIGHT

Implementing robust cybersecurity measures , leveraging advanced technologies and fostering continuous improvement are critical steps in achieving a robust cybersecurity posture . Vijit Nair at Corelight , discusses how to protect digital assets in a connected world and uncovers the path to fortify defences . He highlights the primary ways Corelight is helping organisations enhance their cybersecurity posture and drive significant growth .

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Can you start by telling us about yourself and your career path so far ?
My career path has been somewhat traditional . I grew up in India deeply fascinated by science and technology . I recall undertaking projects in high school like determining the optimum flight path for drones about 30 years ago . This fascination led me on a journey around the world and ultimately to the US for college . After graduating , I joined a startup where we were working on AI before it became widely popular . We used AI to predict the health of machines and systems utilised by large organisations in the US , focusing on green energy initiatives .
Eventually , I joined Juniper Networks and during my tenure there , I started in the engineering organisation developing some of the world ' s most advanced and fastest routers and eventually got promoted to the head of product for their cloud vertical .
Following this , I was looking for a company that was dedicated to defending some of the most critical organisations which is why I took the opportunity to join
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