CyberWire Daily Rich Hale: Understanding the data. [CTO] [Career Notes]
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Apr 20, 2025 Rich Hale shares his unique journey from aspiring board game designer to Chief Technology Officer. He discusses his diverse experiences in the Royal Air Force and their surprising applicability to cybersecurity. The conversation emphasizes the critical issue of securing dark data and why organizations must prioritize it. Hale also offers insightful leadership advice, advocating for empowering teams and embracing career transitions, reminding listeners to weigh their choices wisely before making significant leaps.
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Rich Hale's Career Journey
- Rich Hale originally aspired to be a board game designer but ultimately joined the Royal Air Force.
- His 16 years of varied RAF experience prepared him well but left some commercial lessons to learn later.
Turning Point at Raytheon and UK Air Force
- Rich worked two years in Texas with Raytheon on new aircraft acquisition, realizing military life wasn't his true calling.
- The highlight was managing a major technology migration for the UK Air Force involving 727,000 users.
The Problem of Dark Data
- Organizations hold vast amounts of 'dark data' in uncontrolled locations like SharePoint and Slack.
- This dark data is risky and often contains sensitive personal information, posing breach risks if unmanaged.