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Meg Anderson, the CISO at Principal Financial Group, discusses her 17-year tenure as a CISO and the factors contributing to her long-term success. She attributes her longevity to her passion for the job and the opportunities for growth and development at Principal. Meg emphasizes the importance of understanding the business impact of cybersecurity and holding people accountable. She also highlights the significance of focusing on the basics of cybersecurity and not getting caught up in the latest trends. Meg shares her experience with mentorship and its role in her career. She also discusses the programs implemented at Principal to attract and retain cyber talent, such as a formal mentorship program and a robust internship program.

Takeaways

Passion for the job and naivete can contribute to long-term success as a CISO.
Understanding the business impact of cybersecurity and holding people accountable is crucial.
Focusing on the basics of cybersecurity is essential, rather than getting caught up in the latest trends.
Mentorship plays a significant role in career development.
Taking time away from work is essential for personal growth and avoiding burnout.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Long-Term Success as a CISO
03:15 The Importance of Naivete and Passion
06:34 The Role of Mentorship
10:54 Attracting and Retaining Cyber Talent
12:50 Organizing a Cyber Youth Summit
21:13 Building a Cyber Program Around Company Culture
28:07 Focusing on the Basics of Cybersecurity
36:19 Personal Growth and Parting Words

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