In this episode of Hacker Valley Blue, we brought in a guest who has been on a journey of transformation of self and technology.  Our guest is Chani Simms, managing director of Meta Defence Labs.  We talk about what is essential for cybersecurity.  If there was a magic box that could solve an issue, what problem would Chani want solved? “People!”  They need to be trained, and care, and have buy in.  They must be devoted to what they’re doing.  They need cultural awareness and support – it isn’t easy and the hardest job.  
When it comes to leadership, organizations need to use people already in the organization.  It is important to know what they’re trying to do.  You have to use security as an enabler.  Leadership is responsible for communicating objectives and goals.  
 
Key Takeaways
0:00 Previously on Hacker Valley Blue
1:36 In this episode
3:10 Background and day job
5:37 Cyber essentials
13:46 Keeping up to date
15:26 Access control
17:07 Security hygiene
19:48 Magic box
21:32 Leadership fundamentals
26:22 Formula 1 analogy
28: 46 Wrap up
 
Links:
<a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/chani-simms'>Chani on LinkedIn</a>
<a href='https://twitter.com/ChaniSimms'>Chani on Twitter</a>
Email: <a href='mailto:info@metadefencelabs.com'>info@metadefencelabs.com</a>
Sponsored by <a href='https://www.axonius.com/'>Axonius</a>
<a href='https://hackervalley.com/'>Hacker Valley Studio</a>
<a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriscochrancyber/'>Chris Cochran on LinkedIn</a>
<a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronaldeddings/'>Ron Eddings on LinkedIn</a>

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In this episode of Hacker Valley Blue, we brought in a guest who has been on a journey of transformation of self and technology.  Our guest is Chani Simms, managing director of Meta Defence Labs.  We talk about what is essential for cybersecurity.  I...

In this episode of Hacker Valley Blue, we brought in a guest who has been on a journey of transformation of self and technology.  Our guest is Chani Simms, managing director of Meta Defence Labs.  We talk about what is essential for cybersecurity.  If there was a magic box that could solve an issue, what problem would Chani want solved? “People!”  They need to be trained, and care, and have buy in.  They must be devoted to what they’re doing.  They need cultural awareness and support – it isn’t easy and the hardest job.  
When it comes to leadership, organizations need to use people already in the organization.  It is important to know what they’re trying to do.  You have to use security as an enabler.  Leadership is responsible for communicating objectives and goals.  
 
Key Takeaways
0:00 Previously on Hacker Valley Blue
1:36 In this episode
3:10 Background and day job
5:37 Cyber essentials
13:46 Keeping up to date
15:26 Access control
17:07 Security hygiene
19:48 Magic box
21:32 Leadership fundamentals
26:22 Formula 1 analogy
28: 46 Wrap up
 
Links:
Chani on LinkedIn
Chani on Twitter
Email: info@metadefencelabs.com
Sponsored by Axonius
Hacker Valley Studio
Chris Cochran on LinkedIn
Ron Eddings on LinkedIn

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