How Many CTOs

Setting the Tone: Building Trust Through Security

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In this episode of "How Many CTOs Does It Take?" podcast, hosts Scott Porad and Brad Hefta-Gaub discuss the role of CTOs in setting a security-minded culture and provide real-life anecdotes of security breaches and incidents. The conversation covers critical frameworks like CIS, SOC 2, and tools like Vanta, Wiz, Drata, and AWS Security Hub. They emphasize the importance of incident response, continuous vulnerability management, and making security practices an effortless part of development workflows. The episode concludes by highlighting the urgency of adapting to new security challenges posed by AI and other technological advances.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff
01:05 The Role of the CTO in Security
04:40 Real-World Security Incidents
08:08 Incident Response and Security Culture
12:42 Frameworks and Best Practices
21:44 Human Factors in Security
25:34 Supply Chain Attacks
26:26 Best Practices for Software Inventory
27:23 Setting Priorities for Vulnerabilities
34:30 Automating Security Checks
36:08 Tools for Compliance and Security
40:48 The Importance of Trust in Security
49:15 Final Thoughts and Conclusion

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