Summary: In a conversation with Lesley Carhart, Technical Director of Incident Response at Dragos, various pressing issues within the cybersecurity landscape are discussed, including the importance of mentorship, the challenges of bridging enterprise security with operational technology, and the need for heightened vigilance in cybersecurity as geopolitical threats evolve. Lesley also highlights the complexities faced by underrepresented groups within the industry and emphasizes the necessity of fostering inclusivity and critical thinking among security professionals.
Affected: Cybersecurity Industry and Organizations
Keypoints :
- Discussion on the division in contemporary issues such as geopolitics and human rights relating to cybersecurity.
- Emphasis on mending relationships between cybersecurity teams and operational technology to improve incident response.
- Call for senior leaders in cybersecurity to take up mentorship roles to support and guide younger professionals in the field.
- Highlighting the increased cybersecurity risks associated with changes in administration and evolving geopolitical threats.
- Importance of critical thinking skills in understanding biases and addressing misinformation in cybersecurity contexts.