Cultivating a Year-Round Cybersecurity Culture: Data Security Decoded Greatest Hits
Welcome to the Data Security Decoded podcast, brought to you by Rubrik Zero Labs, where we discuss cybersecurity with thought leaders and industry experts, and get 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 special episode, we wrap up Cybersecurity Awareness Month and look back on some of the most illuminating conversations from previous episodes. Tune in to hear Candy Alexander, CISO & Security Practice Lead at NeuEon, on navigating the complexities of data governance, and Sue Bergamo, CISO and CIO at BTE Partners, delve into the world of senior leadership in global cybersecurity. Renata Spinks, Former SES - Deputy CIO IC4, US Marine Corps, and current CEO at CyberSec International explores the major changes in cyber threats over the last 20 years, while Anahi Santiago, Chief Information Security Officer at ChristianaCare, highlights the challenges facing healthcare cybersecurity, and Wendi Whitmore, Senior Vice President, Unit 42 at Palo Alto Networks, considers various types of cyber threats, including ransomware, cryptocurrency theft, and underreported nation-state attacks. Additionally, Sandra Joyce, VP of Google Threat Intelligence at Google, discusses the importance of well-being among cybersecurity professionals, and Marene Allison, once CISO at Johnson & Johnson, shares her thoughts on the tendency for organizations to overqualify candidates, emphasizing the value of allowing individuals to grow into their roles.
Remember that, while Cybersecurity Awareness Month is limited to October, fostering awareness and vigilance should be a year-round priority.
Welcome to the
Data Security Decoded podcast, brought to you by
Rubrik Zero Labs. In each installment, we discuss cybersecurity with thought leaders and industry experts to get 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 special episode, we wrap up Cybersecurity Awareness Month and look back on some of the most illuminating conversations from previous episodes. Tune in to hear
Candy Alexander, CISO & Security Practice Lead at
NeuEon, on navigating the complexities of data governance, and
Sue Bergamo, CISO and CIO at
BTE Partners, delve into the world of senior leadership in global cybersecurity.
Renata Spinks, Former SES - Deputy CIO IC4, US Marine Corps, and current CEO at CyberSec International explores the major changes in cyber threats over the last 20 years, while
Anahi Santiago, Chief Information Security Officer at
ChristianaCare, highlights the challenges facing healthcare cybersecurity, and
Wendi Whitmore, Senior Vice President, Unit 42 at
Palo Alto Networks, considers various types of cyber threats, including ransomware, cryptocurrency theft, and underreported nation-state attacks. Additionally,
Sandra Joyce, VP of Google Threat Intelligence at Google, discusses the importance of well-being among cybersecurity professionals, and
Marene Allison, former CISO at Johnson & Johnson, notes the tendency for organizations to overqualify candidates, highlighting the value of giving individuals a chance to grow into their roles.
Candy Alexander is CISO & Security Practice Lead at
NeuEon, a strategic technology advisor. Candy leads NeuEon’s Cyber Risk Practice, providing executive-level cyber risk and security services to guide clients through protecting their environments and meeting regulatory requirements tailored to specific business needs.
Sue Bergamo is CISO and CIO at BTE Partners, providing a range of executive advisory and consulting services, including AI governance and security, digital transformation, and cybersecurity. She is a Board Member at BTE Partners and an advisor on strategic planning, transformation, and organizational change. Sue is also a best-selling author, blogger, and a sought-after keynote speaker.
Renata Spinks has over twenty-five years of experience in cybersecurity, program management, and public service. She is currently the CEO of CyberSec International, a global leader in providing cutting-edge solutions and services to enhance clients’ and partners’ cyber resilience. Before joining CyberSec International, Renata served as the Acting Senior Information Security Officer and Cyber Technology Officer (CTO) for the U.S. Marine Corps.
Anahi Santiago is Chief Information Security Officer at ChristianaCare, a healthcare organization focused on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible, and lowering healthcare costs. She is also a Board Member at Health-ISAC (Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center), a global, non-profit, member-driven organization. Anahi serves as an Advisory Council Member at CISO ExecNet, a peer-to-peer learning community for Chief Information Security Officers.
Wendi Whitmore is Senior Vice President, Unit 42 at Palo Alto Networks, a multinational cybersecurity company. She also serves on Duke University’s Cybersecurity Advisory Board and is part of the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on Cybersecurity.
Sandra Joyce is VP of Google Threat Intelligence at Google. She is also a Board Member at Crane NXT and a member of the Cybersecurity Working Group at The Aspen Institute. Between 2003 and 2015, she served as Manager at Battelle.
Marene Allison is a Board Advisor at Lutron Electronics and a Strategic Advisor at Rubrik, Inc. Between 2010 and 2023, she served as Chief Information Security Officer for Johnson & Johnson.
Episode Highlights:
- 00:00 - Intro
- 06:32 - Marene Allison on hiring for potential, not perfection
- 07:26 - Wendi Whitmore on overcoming institutional challenges
- 08:09 - Renata Spinks on diversity in the workplace
- 08:32 - Sandra Joyce on why ‘crew rest’ is essential for mission-driven professionals
- 08:57 - Sue Bergamo on balancing operational needs of IT and the demands of cybersecurity
- 11:41 - Anahi Santiago on fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness in healthcare organizations
- 14:39 - Candy Alexander on why security is everyone’s responsibility
- 20:32 - Candy Alexander on advice for organizations
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