From Physics to Cybersecurity: Antonio Deliseo’s Journey from Goldmines to Telstra

SummaryAntonio Deliseo has been in the information security industry for decades. Currently working at Telstra, Antonio has enjoyed a long and winding career path and has plenty of stories and insights to share as a result. In this conversation with Cole Cornford, Antonio discusses how he got started in his career studying physics, overseeing cybersecurity at a goldmine, how to advocate for cybersecurity within a large organisation, and plenty more.Timestamps1:40 - Antonio's career background3:30 - Advantages of coming from a non technical background8:30 - Stories from Antonio's early career working at a goldmine14:00 - How Antonio moved into the GRC space17:30 - The role a board of directors plays in cybersecurity20:00 - Cybersecurity is less like IT, more like gambling or insurance25:30 - Calculating the cost of a breach in dollar terms30:30 - How to advocate for cybersecurity as a CISO40:00 - Cybersecurity often seen as unaffordable by small businesses42:30 - Pros & cons of networked technologyMentioned in this episode:Call for FeedbackThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpSpotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/