In this episode of the Privileged Exec podcast, Matt Berry interviews Steve Stone, SVP of Threat Discovery and Response at SentinelOne. They discuss Steve's military background, leadership style, mentorship, cybersecurity skills shortage, AI's evolving role, and fostering innovation through collaboration between experienced and younger professionals.
The conversation between Matt and Steve delves into the importance of mentorship, the skills shortage in cybersecurity and the evolving role of AI in the industry. Steve shares insights on effective leadership traits, the significance of cyber hygiene and the need for organizations to learn from history to avoid repeating mistakes. The episode concludes with a discussion on fostering innovation and the importance of collaboration between experienced and younger professionals in the field.
Takeaways
Be bold and jump into new opportunities.
Finding good mentors is crucial for career growth.
Leadership is a skill that requires practice.
Honesty, availability, and consistency are essential traits for leaders.
Cyber hygiene is critical for effective incident response.
Organizations need to train the next generation differently.
The cybersecurity skills shortage is a pressing issue.
North Korea's cyber strategies leverage insider access.
AI will play a significant role in future cyber warfare.
Innovation requires dedicated time and space for creative thinking.
