From Secret Service Agent to Google Exec to White House CISO to CTSO of Checkr: Cory Louie’s Winding Path in Tech

Aug 23, 2019

Cory Louie, Former Secret Service Agent and White House CISO, now CTSO of Checkr, talks about his unconventional path in tech, the challenges of being a CISO at the White House, the future of security, and the importance of a higher purpose in work. They also discuss their transition to Google, evaluating trust in organizations like WeWork, and their favorite apps and books in a lightning round. Cory shares their favorite hidden spots in San Francisco and the impact of being an Asian American role model.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

From Secret Service Agent to Technology

01:52 • 18min

Enhancing Government with Technology and Efficient Leadership

19:50 • 22min

Transition to Google and Evaluating Trust

42:16 • 12min

Lightning Round: Apps, Books, and Cooking

54:17 • 2min

Hidden Gems of San Francisco and the Bay Area

55:59 • 4min

The Influence and Impact of Being an Asian American Role Model

59:56 • 3min

In today’s world, there is no telling exactly who is in charge of a company’s IT Department. Is it the CTO? Sometimes. But what about the CIO? Yep, they often are the IT czars, too. But at Checkr, it’s neither. Instead, the IT Department falls under the jurisdiction of Cory Louie, Checkr’s Chief Trust and Security Officer.

Cory’s path to technology was definitely not straight, but no matter what his job was there was always a common theme. From Law enforcement to the Secret Service to working at Google, Dropbox and even in the White House, everywhere Cory went, he pursued a higher purpose.

On this episode of IT Visionaries, Cory takes us through his life and career and gets deep in the weeds about how technology is changing how security is done across industries.

Key Takeaways:

The importance of choosing your title and understanding your role.
The challenges of being the CISO at the White House.
What does the future of security look like?
Why Cory always looks for a higher purpose in his work.

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