Cloud Security Podcast by Google EP209 vCISO in the Cloud: Navigating the New Security Landscape (and Don’t Forget Resilience!)
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Feb 3, 2025 Beth Cartier, a former CISO and founder of Initiative Security, dives into the evolving world of cloud security, particularly for small businesses and startups. She discusses the unique challenges and benefits of vCISO roles in the cloud. The conversation highlights the necessity of resilience in cybersecurity and how organizations are adapting to AI and other emerging trends. Cartier also shares valuable insights on elevating security's importance within companies and staying updated on evolving threats, emphasizing continuous learning in the rapidly changing landscape.
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Early Security Implementation
- Implement security practices early in a startup's development.
- Retrofitting security into a mature system is more complex and costly.
Late Security Realization
- Startups often realize they need a security program too late.
- By the time the need is recognized, significant rollback may be required.
vCISO and Cloud Overlap
- vCISO services often overlap with cloud security due to the prevalence of cloud-native startups.
- Established on-premise companies likely already have security programs.