Beyond the Perimeter: Darren Williams on why Anti-Data Exfiltration is the New Cybersecurity Standard

February 25, 2026

As traditional network perimeters dissolve, the “castle and moat” approach to security is failing against modern threats. In this interview, Darren Williams, Founder and CEO of BlackFog, joins Alan Shimel to discuss the shift from legacy Data Loss Prevention (DLP) to anti-data exfiltration. Williams shares insights from BlackFog’s State of Ransomware 2025 report, highlighting a 47% surge in attacks and how AI is enabling hackers to launch hyper-targeted reconnaissance against high-value sectors like manufacturing and retail

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Guest(s): Darren Williams
Categories: Interviews
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