From Curiosity to Cybersecurity: Christina Morillo’s Path to Leadership

Send a textChristina Morillo, Head of Information Security at the New York Football Giants, shares her 30-year journey through the cybersecurity world, from her early fascination with computers to becoming an enterprise security leader and published author.• Growing up in New York City without a home computer, Christina's interest sparked when using a friend's Apple IIGS• Started in IT help desk roles and systematically built experience before transitioning into security through identity and access management• Career path included significant time at Microsoft where she developed cloud security expertise• Describes cybersecurity career paths as "jungle gyms" rather than ladders, requiring lateral moves and strategic pivots• Published author with O'Reilly Media on information security topics• Balances demanding career with family life through meticulous prioritization and calendar management • Advises women entering cybersecurity to understand their motivations rather than chasing trends• Views AI as beneficial when used as "an accelerant, not a replacement" in security operations• Emphasizes making security accessible through storytelling and relatable examples• Builds trust with stakeholders by showing genuine interest and focusing on relationships Please visit our website https://www.techexecwellness.com to stay up to date and subscribe to our newsletter!