Pros & Cons of Experience at Large Corporations vs Start-Ups with Jeff Hudesman, CISO of Pinwheel

eXecutive Security

Summary:
In this episode, Gene Fay interviews Jeff Hudesman, CISO at Pinwheel, about his career in cybersecurity. Jeff shares his journey from starting as an intern at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to working at Sony and eventually joining Pinwheel. He discusses the differences between working in large companies like Sony and startups, highlighting the ability to be impactful and the agility of startups. Jeff also shares an anecdote about a security incident at a water treatment facility and emphasizes the importance of planning in cybersecurity.

Takeaways:

• Working in both large companies and startups can provide valuable experiences in cybersecurity.
• Startups offer the opportunity to be impactful and make a significant difference.
• Cybersecurity incidents can occur even in critical infrastructure facilities like water treatment plants.
• Planning is indispensable in cybersecurity, as threats are dynamic and constantly changing.