Favorite Parts Of Working In Security As A Chief Marketing Officer
Deb, Lookout's Chief Marketing Officer, finds the cybersecurity industry deeply rewarding because it blends personal and professional life protection, stating "it's the blending of someone's personal life...and then your company apps." This personal connection, stemming from a family history in security, fuels a sense of responsibility to help organizations and individuals protect themselves from unseen threats in the digital age.
Cybersecurity, Leadership, Mobile Technology, Personal Responsibility, Problem-Solving
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Deb Wolf
Chief Marketing Officer
Lookout
Cal Poly
English, Writing & Education
Technology
Communication and Marketing
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Deb finds helping organizations and people protect themselves a rewarding aspect of her career in cybersecurity.
2. The intersection of personal and professional lives through mobile devices makes cybersecurity crucial and personally fulfilling for Deb.
3. Deb's work in cybersecurity is not just about technical skills, but also about a sense of personal responsibility and protecting individuals and companies from potential harm.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your industry?
I work in the security industry. People sometimes think it's boring and very technical, often behind the scenes. But security is so necessary for how we live and work today, both personally and professionally.
I find it super rewarding when we help organizations protect their employees. We also work on mobile devices, which blend personal life, like banking or social media apps, with company apps such as Salesforce or Workday. These apps coexist on the same device.
I take it personally that we're helping to protect not only the company but the individual as well. My dad worked in security for many years; he's long passed since then. For years, I didn't really understand what security was because it was mostly physical.
Now, we're talking cybersecurity. You don't know when you're getting hacked, or if clicking on something will damage you personally or your company's reputation. I see it as a personal responsibility to help organizations and people protect themselves.
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LinkedIn.com/debwolf