Listen "You Can't Fix All Security Gaps — So Focus on Core Fundamentals | Mandy Andress, CISO at Elastic"
Episode Synopsis
Mandy Andress brings over two decades of cybersecurity leadership experience to this conversation, including her current role as CISO at Elastic and her 13-year tenure at MassMutual where she led a $50 million strategic security investment initiative. In this episode, Mandy shares candid insights about prioritizing security gaps by focusing on core risks and security fundamentals, the challenges of browser-based threats, and why curiosity and adaptability matter more than technical certifications. 0:00 Why a cybersecurity lead studied law and accounting first7:00 How going out of your comfort zone pays off in your career11:04 Understanding core risks when setting priorities20:58 Browser security and the security poverty line30:08 How Mandy got involved with advising and investing in startups35:03 Building high performing security teams39:46 Career advice for cybersecurity professionals🎙️ Listen On:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/be-fearless-podcast-by-squarex/id1750854064Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/getsquarex🔔 Follow Mandy and Aleksandra on:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandyandress/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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