EPISODE · Jan 22, 2025 · 37 MIN
Gaming Her Way to the Top: Madhuri Nandi on Security & Diversity
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Episode SummaryMadhuri Nandi is the Head of Security at Till Payments and a trailblazer in the Australian cybersecurity industry. As co-chair of the Australian Women’s Security Network, she brings decades of experience to the table, breaking barriers for women in tech and redefining what leadership looks like in cybersecurity. Madhuri shares how a love for gaming and cheat codes sparked her journey into application security and the cultural challenges she overcame to thrive in a male-dominated industry. They explore the realities of leading security functions in scaling FinTechs, why compliance doesn’t equate to security, and the critical role of aligning cybersecurity strategies with business objectives.Timestamps01:13 Cheat Codes Ignite a Cybersecurity Path02:26 From Database Admin to Security Professional05:09 Lessons from Gaming & Early Misperceptions07:29 The Jump into Executive Leadership10:53 Compliance vs. True Risk Management18:45 Overcoming Cultural & Workplace Hurdles31:55 Diversity, Women in Tech & Final ReflectionMentioned 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/
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