Listen "What Does It Mean To Be A Security Lead - A Conversion With Kayssar Daher"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of the Security Repo Podcast, Dwayne and Kayssar dive into Kayssar's role as a security leader at GitGuardian, exploring his responsibilities, challenges, and the balance between proactive and reactive security work. They also discuss the evolution of security tools, the importance of relationship-building in security roles, and share insights on vulnerability management and security awareness training. Kayssar offers a unique perspective on what the security industry is getting right, as well as areas that need improvement, especially regarding VPNs and vulnerability prioritization.
Kayssar Daher is a systems security & data privacy enthusiast specializing in securing SaaS platforms.
If you'd like to know more about what he do, check out his blog: https://the.secure.engineer
https://www.linkedin.com/in/daherk/
Kayssar Daher is a systems security & data privacy enthusiast specializing in securing SaaS platforms.
If you'd like to know more about what he do, check out his blog: https://the.secure.engineer
https://www.linkedin.com/in/daherk/
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