How Security Pros Handle Complexities with the Shift to the Cloud

Security professionals sometimes find it hard to absorb the notion that the cloud was actually by definition designed for developers.A developer is not a regular techie. In fact, they are not a techie at all. A developer is a creative person.And if you put any constraints on a creative person, you will kill their creativity.Security pros may not be able to understand them but they have to try, listen and hear them in order to simplify their lives.Brutally honest insights from TJ Gonen, Vice President for Cloud Security of Check Point, and Dmitriy Sokolovskiy, CSO/CISO of Avid and Principal CISO Advisor, Lead Instructor of Audience 1st.In this episode, Dani Woolf had a conversation with TJ and Dmitriy about:The challenges of keeping up with the fast-paced world of cybersecurity and how vendors can help digest all the technology changes happening.The "1-3-2" and "Start-Stop-Continue" methods for strategic planning in the cybersecurity industry and how to use them to gain a deeper understanding of an organization and develop a strategic plan to keep up with the industry.The complexities that exist with the shift to the cloud and how to address them.The real purpose and value of the cloud and how security professionals can adapt to new ways of doing things to enable developers to move faster without compromising on security.The importance of simplifying developers' lives and how to approach the shift to the cloud with caution and a clear understanding of the risks and challenges associated with it.The importance of listening to developers and approaching them with empathy to work together to create a more productive environment.This episode was sponsored by Check Point Technologies, a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions to over 100,000 corporate enterprises and governments globally. Check Point Infinity's portfolio of solutions, protects enterprises and public organizations from fifth generation cyber attacks with an industry leading catch rate of malware, ransomware, and other threats. To learn more about checkpoint and its infinity portfolio. Visit checkpoint.com. Join Audience 1st Newsletter TodayJoin 1300+ cybersecurity marketers and sellers mastering security buyer research to better understand their audience and turn them into loyal customers: https://www.audience1st.fm/newsletter This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit audience1st.substack.com