Balancing Cybersecurity Investments

Hello Soulful CXO Fans,

I hope you are doing well. I am thrilled to share the show's latest episode (Ep. 57 - Winning Approach for Tech, Security, and Operations). My special guest is Petri Kuivala , the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Hoxhunt . He has considerable experience in mergers and acquisitions, having worked with companies such as 微软 , 高通 , and 西门子 , and been CISO for 恩智浦半导体 and CSO for 诺基亚 .

In this insightful episode, Petri discusses his transition from handling security at large corporations to advising startups and the importance of building security into products from the start, especially for cybersecurity-focused startups. We delve into practical topics such as the balance required in resource allocation, the necessity of adapting security measures to the startup environment, challenges of legacy technologies, how to have more agile response, the human element of cybersecurity, and how to better align to the corporate culture. We share many FREE resources that anyone can benefit from, empowering you with actionable insights.

Don't miss this enlightening discussion with valuable advice and core leadership principles.

I want to extend a huge thank you to Petri for sharing his expertise and insights.

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Rebecca

Past Episodes

Last episode (Ep. 56 - Unlocking the Key Skills for Success: Camille Stewart Gloster, Esq. Camille is the recent former Deputy National Cyber Director for Technology & Ecosystem for The White House. She advised the President and led technology security, supply chain security, data security, emerging technology, and cyber workforce and education efforts for the Office of the National Cyber Director. She was leadership in developing and implementing the 2023 National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy. We delve into practical topics such as the importance of looking beyond traditional qualifications when hiring for cybersecurity and technology roles, the need for organizations to focus on skills and aptitudes rather than just degrees and certifications, and her approach to building effective teams by understanding individual strengths and creating a complementary environment.

Prior episode (Ep. 55 - Secrets to Building a Resilient Cybersecurity Program: Rick Howard. Rick is the Chief Security Officer and the Chief Analyst and Senior Fellow at N2K | CyberWire, a cybersecurity podcasting network. He shares practical insights on his career journey, mentorship, communication skills, cybersecurity strategies, and the importance of focusing on material risk. We discuss the importance of mentorship and how it shapes the careers of cybersecurity industry professionals, the effectiveness of security awareness training, and Netflix's innovative approach to monkey architecture, which provides valuable knowledge that can be applied in real-world situations.

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