S2E3 - Robert Wood

In Season 2 Episode 3, we interview Robert Wood, Founder & CEO @ SideKick Security. We discuss Rob's journey from working at Cigital to starting his own consulting firm, the challenges of point solutions in cybersecurity, and the importance of soft skills in the industry. Rob shares insights on platformization versus services, tailoring security programs to unique needs, and building a security data lake to enhance data sharing and collaboration among teams. The conversation emphasizes the need for effective communication and community engagement in cybersecurity.

Key Takeaways

- Sidekick Security aims to address the challenges of siloed point solutions in cybersecurity.

- Rob emphasizes the importance of soft skills alongside technical skills in cybersecurity roles.

- Platformization can help reduce silos, but unique security needs must be considered.

- Every security program is unique and should be approached accordingly.

- Building a security data lake can enhance data sharing and collaboration among teams.

- Effective communication is crucial for security professionals to succeed.

- Engaging with the community is essential for growth in the cybersecurity field.

- Regulation and governance discussions are crucial as new technologies emerge. Tune in to find out more! Contacting Robert * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holycyberbatman/

* SideKick Security: https://sidekicksecurity.io/ Contacting Anshuman * LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/anshumanbhartiya/ * X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/anshuman_bh * Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anshumanbhartiya.com/ * ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/anshuman.bhartiya Contacting Sandesh * LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/anandsandesh/ * X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/JubbaOnJeans * Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://boringappsec.substack.com/