Building Trust, Not Just Products: Cybersecurity Tips for Product Managers

15/05/2025 15 min
Building Trust, Not Just Products: Cybersecurity Tips for Product Managers

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In this special episode of Beyond Product Management, host Heather Miller is joined by her co-founder, husband, and cybersecurity expert John Miller for a deep dive into the intersection of product management and cybersecurity. From early-stage threat modeling to collaborating effectively with security engineers, this conversation is packed with actionable insights for PMs who want to build not just fast—but safe and trusted—products.What You’ll Learn:When and how to bring cybersecurity into the product development lifecycleThe basics of threat modeling and how it impacts your architectureWhy security isn’t just IT’s job—and how PMs can lead the chargeHow to communicate risk to executives and prioritize security fixesReal-world examples of what happens when security is an afterthoughtThree practical steps product managers can take this week to level up their security mindsetGuest Bio:John Miller is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with certifications including CISSP, CEH, and CHFI. With a background in IT and over two decades of experience, he currently works as a security engineer for a major law firm, where he helps protect systems serving over 6,000 employees.PDRM Consulting's mission is to help businesses reduce risk, specifically in the fields of Cybersecurity and Product Management.Heather bridges the professional development gap in the corporate space by empowering growth-driven product managers to transition into strategic, results-oriented leaders. By focusing on enhancing key skills and decision-making capabilities, she helps them accelerate their leadership journey, achieve measurable outcomes more quickly, and excel in driving product success. Her approach ensures they thrive in their roles and unlock their full potential as impactful servant leaders within their organizations.You can follow us for more daily content:Instagram: @pdrmconsultingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pdrm-consultingJoin our Newsletter: https://pdrmconsulting.kit.com/a64c995683

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