Cloud Security Staffing in a Hybrid World – It Can Be Done! – Larry Lidz – CSP #158
Over the course of two years, and during the pandemic, we established a new security team and grew that team from five cloud security people to over eighty. What was our talent strategy to enable that rapid growth, how did we find the right talent in a tight market, and what did we learn from the approach? Additionally, what rituals and tactics served us well to build team identity and collaboration in a hybrid world? Through all this, how do we ensure we prioritize diversity and inclusion in our teams?
Fitzgerald, T. 2019. Chapter 4 Emerging Technologies and Trends in CISO COMPASS: Navigating Cybersecurity Leadership Challenges with Insights from Pioneers, 1st Ed, pg 89-127. Fitzgerald, T. CRC Press, Boca Raton, Fl. www.amazon.com/author/toddfitzgerald.
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Larry Lidz serves as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Cisco’s CX Cloud, leading a team that ensures comprehensive cloud security for the digital front door to Cisco’s customers. In his role, he has spearheaded innovative approaches including automation and one of Cisco’s few bug bounty programs.
Spending over 25 years in Information Security, Larry uses his experience to articulate complex security matters to diverse audiences. Prior to Cisco, he improved and globalized the security function as the SVP & Global CISO for CNA Insurance. A strong proponent of the idea that security is integral to good business, he actively supports the hiring of diverse talent to counter today’s rising cybersecurity threats.
