The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast #213 - Building cybersecurity products with Jonathan Haas, Product at Vanta
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May 8, 2025 In this enlightening discussion, Jonathan Haas, Product at Vanta and former co-founder of ThreatKey, shares his insights on building effective cybersecurity products. He emphasizes the importance of understanding customer pain points to identify market signals for innovation. Jonathan highlights the shift towards adaptable cybersecurity solutions in our fast-paced digital world. Additionally, he reflects on his journey from childhood tech curiosity to impactful software development, while also advocating for cohesive teamwork across disciplines to drive meaningful change.
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Modding Games Sparked Security Career
- Jonathan Haas learned security through modding video games and overcoming game developer defenses.
- This hands-on experience helped him understand software inner workings deeply, building foundational knowledge for his career.
Understand Before You Build
- Start product development by deeply understanding user problems, not by coding immediately.
- Engage directly with users to confirm willingness and recognition of the problem before solution design.
Solve Real Pain Points
- Focus on problems that cause real pain, not minor annoyances.
- Prioritize issues that disrupt sleep or cause job dissatisfaction, as these pains demand solution.