Stay Ahead of Identity Threats & Addressing Cybersecurity Disparities – David Bradbury, Erin Baudo Felter – BSW #370
Identity continues to be one of the most used attack vectors by cybercriminals. From phishing to credential stuffing to password spraying – threat actors are finding new ways to infiltrate systems and cause costly problems to companies. David Bradbury, Chief Security Officer at Okta, joins Security Weekly's Mandy Logan to discuss today's threat landscape, what he’s seeing across Okta and our customers and what security leaders need to know about identity threats to stay one step ahead of threat actors today.
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Though 75% of cybersecurity professionals say the threat landscape today is the most challenging they’ve seen in the last five years, cutbacks on the cybersecurity workforce and widening skills gaps are creating challenges for the industry. It is becoming harder to find people with the right skills to meet growing and evolving needs. Erin Baudo Felter, Vice President, Social Impact & Sustainability at Okta, joins Security Weekly's Mandy Logan to discuss the widening cybersecurity skills gap and the initiatives Okta has in place to help companies develop, recruit and retain talent within the cybersecurity workforce.
Segment Resources: https://www.okta.com/oktane/
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David Bradbury is the Chief Security Officer at Okta. He oversees security execution, and is responsible for a team navigating the evolving threat landscape to best protect employees and customers. He is also at the forefront of helping Okta’s customers adopt and accelerate Zero Trust security strategies.
Prior to Okta, David was the Senior Vice President and Chief Security Officer at Symantec where he oversaw all cyber security and physical security programs. He has an international reputation for leading and delivering cybersecurity at scale. David has worked across the globe from his native Australia to the UK and the US, leading highly regarded security teams at some of the world’s largest banks including ABN AMRO, Barclays, Morgan Stanley and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia.
David has a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from the University of Sydney.
Erin Baudo Felter is VP of Social Impact and Sustainability at Okta, where she leads the company’s efforts to integrate social and environmental responsibility into its core business strategy. Erin oversees Okta’s philanthropic programs, sustainability initiatives, and social impact partnerships, aiming to create positive change through the power of technology. With over 15 years of experience in corporate responsibility, she is a key advocate for using business as a platform for social good, helping Okta drive innovation while addressing critical global challenges.
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