What level of tool rationalization does your company do and why? – LaLisha Hurt – CSP #197
Let's talk to cybersecurity expert, Lalisha Hurt, about her approach to selecting the right tools for your organization by using proven methods such as referencing the Gartner Magic Quadrant, thinking about the entire IT portfolio as part of your selection process, and what a successful 'Vendor Day' can do!
Guest
LaLisha Hurt is a visionary leader and renowned advocate for digital transformation and innovation with over 20 years of cybersecurity, governance, compliance and risk experience in both the public and private sectors. Prior to her Public Sector Federal Industry Advisor role at Splunk, she served in various Chief Information Security Officer roles building, enabling and growing technology shared services for the federal government and commercial vertical markets, driving growth, operational excellence and customer success. LaLisha is a lifelong learner with a B.S. in Systems Engineering from University of Virginia, M.S. in Information Assurance from UMUC and a MBA from the University of Baltimore with several ISACA industry certifications. She is a Carnegie Mellon University Adjunct Professor for the CISO Executive Program, STEM advocate, board member and has a strong passion for building a diverse and inclusive technology workforce for the future.
Host
Jessica Hoffman is a Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) with almost 20 years of information technology and cybersecurity experience in both the government and private sectors. The majority of those years have been in Audit and Compliance. Jessica has dedicated her career to the safety, privacy of millions of Americans’ Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Protected Healthcare Information (PHI), and Federal Tax Information (FTI). She also is a Professor at Harrisburg University and The Pennsylvania State University. Jessica is a member of various organizations cultivating the next generation of cybersecurity professionals and also is a national speaker. Serving currently as the Deputy CISO for the City of Philadelphia and she enjoys long walks on the beach.