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Mainframe Modernization: Data Protection & AI Safety

EJ Pappas

By EJ PappasField Chief Technology Officer and Managing Director of Strategic Accounts at PKWARE

Mainframes are the core of enterprise IT – and safeguarding sensitive and proprietary data has never been more critical. In this concise 45-minute webinar, learn how advanced application discovery and metadata analysis can dramatically reduce the risk of data loss and AI leakage during modernization.

Explore how industry leaders are:

  • Harnessing application discovery to map and classify sensitive assets, uncover exposure risks, and proactively defend proprietary corporate data against unauthorized access or exfiltration.
  • Leveraging metadata-driven intelligence to tightly control AI workflows and enforce enterprise-wide protection against AI-driven data leakage incidents.
  • Rapidly generating SBOMs to address compliance challenges and secure every stage of the software supply chain – without compromising delivery speed.
This session equips mainframe architects, IT execs, and security specialists with actionable methods to discover hidden vulnerabilities, secure sensitive systems, and modernize with confidence. Walk away with practical, expert strategies for protecting your corporate data from both traditional loss and emerging AI threats.
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Presented By:

EJ Pappas

EJ Pappas

Field Chief Technology Officer and Managing Director of Strategic Accounts at PKWARE

As the Field Chief Technology Officer and Managing Director of Strategic Accounts at PKWARE, I bring over 25 years of experience in exceeding revenue targets, building customer relationships, and leading teams. I am responsible for bridging the gap between technology and business strategy while engaging directly with customers and partners. I focus on developing a collaborative approach to dealing with customers’ Use Cases and problems. I serve as a trusted advisor to the PKWARE policy-driven data protection offerings product and technology and work to make customers successful. Additionally, I executively manage PKWARE's top eight customers worldwide, based on annual contract value (ACV).

My mission is to help enterprises reduce their risk from breaches and optimize their IT operations by prioritizing and managing sensitive data anywhere it is used, shared, and stored. I partner with key stakeholders and decision-makers to understand their challenges and needs and deliver customized solutions that address their pain points and goals.