111: From Scrubbing Hard Drives to Securing the Future: Max's Journey in Cybersecurity

(CS)²AI Podcast Show: Control System Cyber Security

We are thrilled to have Max Aulakh, the Founder and CEO of Ignyte Assurance Platform, joining us today.

Max is a military veteran and motorcycle enthusiast who enjoys doing voluntary work. He is a prolific contributor to the cybersecurity community, always willing to be of service to others. When Max was three, his father applied for American citizenship at the US Embassy in India. It was an extremely long process, and after losing all hope, he and his family finally migrated to Oklahoma a decade later.

Join us to learn how Max transitioned from the military to founding the successful Ignyte Assurance Platform. He also shares his views on regulations, discusses how AI has impacted the security field, and offers prudent and practical advice for anyone interested in pursuing a cybersecurity career.

Stay tuned for today’s candid and fascinating interview with Max Aulakh, the Founder and CEO of Ignyte.

Show highlights:

• How Max’s military experience led to his career in security
• Max’s Air Force mentor encouraged voluntary service.
• How working with the Department of Treasury, scrubbing hard drives, led to Max’s interest in security.
• Max explains how his military experience instilled a service mindset beneficial for security roles.
• While in service, he attended the American Military University due to its flexible programs for deployed personnel.
• The challenges he faced transitioning from a services company to a product-based company
• Max shares how he launched Ignyte in 2019/2020
• How Max assists companies with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model, particularly in thedefense sector.
• Why standardization and testing are essential in operational technology
• Max shares his views on the potential of AI

Links and resources:

(CS)²AI

Derek Harp on LinkedIn

Ignyte Assurance Platform

Max Aulakh on LinkedIn