Welcome to the Data Security Decoded podcast, brought to you by Rubrik Zero Labs. In each episode, we discuss cybersecurity with thought leaders and industry experts, getting their take on trends, themes, and how they see data security evolving. This is a must-listen for security and IT leaders looking to better understand trends shaping data security and how they can achieve cyber resilience. In this episode, our host, Travis Rosiek, Public Sector CTO at Rubrik, is joined by Nicole Tisdale, Founder of Advocacy Blueprints, former Director of Legislative Affairs for the National Security Council, and author of Right to Petition. Nicole shares her journey from rural Mississippi to national security leadership, offering insights into cybersecurity equity, workforce development, and public policy's critical role in addressing underserved communities' unique challenges.