Listen "Securing Health Data Through Governance, Not Firefighting | Michael Ruppe, Group CISO, Adcubum AG"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Be Fearless podcast, Adcubum AG Group CISO Michael Ruppe sits down with Aleksandra Melnikova from SquareX Founder's Office and shares how he moved from law and business into cybersecurity and became a CISO in his twenties. He breaks down how industry certifications (of which he has 30) helped him bridge theory and practice, stand out to recruiters, and accelerate into leadership roles. Michael explains what it means to secure a core health insurance software platform, manage supply chain risk, and structure an effective security team. He also dives into browser and AI security, data loss prevention, the AI hype cycle and hallucinations, reporting cyber risk to the board, the power of bug bounty programs, and the importance of communication and community for future CISOs.00:00 Certifications and path to CISO9:48 Michael's role and daily routine13:41 The intersection of Browser Security and AI17:38 Tackling cyber risk in the health industry19:13 Hallucinations in AI tools and their risks24:41 Michael's security leadership style: security support business35:29 Working with Bug Bounty Switzerland43:35 Advice on getting started in cyber and building consensus🔔 Follow Michael and Aleksandra on:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruppemichael/https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleksandra-melnikova-1012/🔥 Powered by SquareXDeployed as a lightweight extension, SquareX turns any browser, on any device, into a secure enterprise browser. Find out more about SquareX at https://hubs.la/Q03rPcbf0
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