Jason Loomis on finding the humanity in cybersecurity
WE'RE IN!
English - February 14, 2024 21:09 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsTechnology Business Management digital security cyber cybersecurity digital hacker hacking information information security security tech Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Jason Loomis, Chief Information Security Officer at Freshworks, emphasizes the human side of cybersecurity and the importance of effective leadership. New CISOs should make an effort to understand not just existing security controls, but also the team dynamics at any new organization they’re helping to protect. The human element all too often goes unnoticed, according to Jason.
In this WE’RE IN! episode, Jason discusses the need for strong communication skills and the ability to engage every employee in cybersecurity practices.
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