20. Family Friendly Security Startups with Fatemah Beydoun

Fatemah Beydoun is a founding team member of Secure Code Warrior, a secure coding company with innovative solutions helping AppSec Managers and DevSecOps to not only shift left but start left. As VP of Customer Success and Operations, Fatemah is responsible for turning SCW's customers into its biggest advocates, improving Customer Success maturity, and leading the Customer Success teams globally.  During this episode, Fatemah will discuss a family-friendly policy that will allow you to finally find your work & family balance. You'll also hear insight into why the organisation attracts so many passionate employees. Lastly, find out how to retain quality staff during the 'skills crisis.' Links: Securecodewarrior.com LinkedIn Time Stamps: 00:25 - Fatemah Beydoun introduction and background 04:28 - "We really believe that diversity is what makes really strong teams." - Fatemah Beydoun 04:39 - What attracts passionate employees to your organisation 06:26 - Secure code policies for maternity and maternity leave 09:10 - A policy that allows you to not have to choose between work & family 11:29 - Lessons learned from a family-friendly policy 12:06 - "Everyone in the organisation can play a role in creating that non judgemental environment where people except children into the workspace." - Fatemah Beydoun 13:25 - Attract and retain the proper quality staff during the 'skills crisis' 14:59 - Best advice to those aspiring to be in a leadership position