Essentials for Cybersecurity with Chani Simms
Episode 11 of the Hacker Valley Blue podcast, hosted by Hacker Valley Media, titled "Essentials for Cybersecurity with Chani Simms" was published on October 18, 2021 and runs 29 minutes.
October 18, 2021 ·29m · Hacker Valley Blue
Summary
In this episode of Hacker Valley Blue, we brought in a guest who has been on a journey of transformation of self and technology. Our guest is Chani Simms, managing director of Meta Defence Labs. We talk about what is essential for cybersecurity. If there was a magic box that could solve an issue, what problem would Chani want solved? “People!” They need to be trained, and care, and have buy in. They must be devoted to what they’re doing. They need cultural awareness and support – it isn’t easy and the hardest job. When it comes to leadership, organizations need to use people already in the organization. It is important to know what they’re trying to do. You have to use security as an enabler. Leadership is responsible for communicating objectives and goals. Key Takeaways 0:00 Previously on Hacker Valley Blue 1:36 In this episode 3:10 Background and day job 5:37 Cyber essentials 13:46 Keeping up to date 15:26 Access control 17:07 Security hygiene 19:48 Magic box 21:32 Leadership fundamentals 26:22 Formula 1 analogy 28: 46 Wrap up Links: Chani on LinkedIn Chani on Twitter Email: [email protected] Sponsored by Axonius Hacker Valley Studio Chris Cochran on LinkedIn Ron Eddings on LinkedIn
Episode Description
In this episode of Hacker Valley Blue, we brought in a guest who has been on a journey of transformation of self and technology. Our guest is Chani Simms, managing director of Meta Defence Labs. We talk about what is essential for cybersecurity. If there was a magic box that could solve an issue, what problem would Chani want solved? “People!” They need to be trained, and care, and have buy in. They must be devoted to what they’re doing. They need cultural awareness and support – it isn’t easy and the hardest job.
When it comes to leadership, organizations need to use people already in the organization. It is important to know what they’re trying to do. You have to use security as an enabler. Leadership is responsible for communicating objectives and goals.
Key Takeaways
0:00 Previously on Hacker Valley Blue
1:36 In this episode
3:10 Background and day job
5:37 Cyber essentials
13:46 Keeping up to date
15:26 Access control
17:07 Security hygiene
19:48 Magic box
21:32 Leadership fundamentals
26:22 Formula 1 analogy
28: 46 Wrap up
Links:
Email: [email protected]
Sponsored by Axonius
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