Tom Gorup

Tom Gorup, Vice President of Security and Support Operations at Alert Logic, shares his journey from military infantry to cybersecurity expert. He discusses how military tactics influence strategic thinking in digital security. Tom highlights his invention, the Grunt, which automates firewall management. He emphasizes the importance of communication and sees failure as a stepping stone to success, urging those entering new fields to embrace setbacks as learning opportunities. His insights blend military discipline with innovative tech approaches.