Cloud Security for the Next Generation of Companies | A Conversation with Taylor Hersom and Ashish Rajan | Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast With Sean Martin

Guests: Taylor Hersom, Founder at Eden Data [@edendatainc]On LinkedIn | https://linkedin.com/taylorhersomOn Twitter | https://twitter.com/taylorhersomAshish Rajan, CISO, CyberSecurity Influencer, SANS [@SANSInstitute] Trainer for Cloud Security, and Host of the Cloud Security Podcast [@CloudSecPod]On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashishrajan/On Twitter | https://twitter.com/hashishrajanOn TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@hashishrajanOn YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRrWf6aQnFbdS7WRlv_o0Tw____________________________Host: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [@RedefiningCyber]On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/sean-martin____________________________This Episode’s SponsorsImperva | https://itspm.ag/imperva277117988Edgescan | https://itspm.ag/itspegweb___________________________Episode NotesJoin Sean, Ashish, and Taylor, as they discuss the evolution of cloud computing, cloud security, and their experiences in the field. The conversation explores the different types of cloud services, the shift from on-premises to cloud infrastructure, and the growing need for professionals with specific cloud security knowledge.The guests address the challenge of shadow IT, where people within an organization use cloud services without the knowledge of the IT team or leadership. They stress the importance of collaboration, focusing on a "security champions" program that bridges the gap between security professionals and developers. They emphasize building security from the beginning rather than patching holes later and highlight the importance of adapting to the ever-changing landscape of cloud security.They also discuss the use of ChatGPT as a learning tool, its potential impact on the security community, and its potential benefits and risks, exploring the possibility of using ChatGPT for compliance and its impact on external auditors. While acknowledging the potential benefits of ChatGPT, they caution against overreliance on technology and stress the importance of maintaining critical thinking, problem-solving, and respect within the security community.The podcast concludes with an emphasis on the importance of culture, collaboration, and trust in cybersecurity. The guests note the role of security champions programs in bridging knowledge gaps and highlight the need to customize security frameworks like NIST for specific IT environments. They touch on the softening stigma around cybersecurity and point out that people already practice security in their daily lives, encouraging them to apply the same mindset to their digital work.Listen up and comment on this episode to share your thoughts with the community.____________________________ResourcesCloud Security Podcast: https://www.cloudsecuritypodcast.tv____________________________To see and hear more Redefining CyberSecurity content on ITSPmagazine, visit:https://www.itspmagazine.com/redefining-cybersecurity-podcastWatch the webcast version on-demand on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnYu0psdcllS9aVGdiakVss9u7xgYDKYqAre you interested in sponsoring an ITSPmagazine Channel?👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/sponsor-the-itspmagazine-podcast-network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.