Lisa Landau: From Military Intelligence to Cybersecurity

Summary

In this episode of the Phillip Wylie Show, host Phillip Wylie interviews Lisa Landau, a cybersecurity expert and co-founder of Threat Light. They discuss Lisa's unique journey from military intelligence to the startup world, the challenges and opportunities in cybersecurity, and the importance of hiring talent with diverse backgrounds. Lisa shares insights on how to break into the cybersecurity field, the significance of passion and critical thinking in candidates, and her vision for making cybersecurity solutions more accessible. The conversation culminates in an exploration of the founding of Threat Light and its mission to provide effective incident response solutions.

Takeaways

• Lisa Landau emphasizes the importance of diverse experiences in cybersecurity.
• Working in startups allows individuals to wear many hats and gain varied skills.
• Hiring managers should consider potential over specific past experience.
• Passion for cybersecurity is crucial for success in the field.
• Critical thinking and the ability to work under pressure are essential traits.
• Cybersecurity roles often require a mindset that goes beyond a 9-to-5 job.
• The startup environment can be daunting but offers unique learning opportunities.
• Threat Light aims to make enterprise-level security accessible to all.
• Incident response requires speed and efficiency to mitigate risks.
• Hiring managers should be open-minded to candidates from non-traditional backgrounds.

Connect with Lisa!

http://linkedin.com/in/lisa-landau/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/threatlight/

https://www.threatlight.com

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:09 Lisa's Origin Story in Cybersecurity

08:46 Transitioning from Corporate to Startup Life

11:33 Opportunities for New Graduates in Startups

20:31 Hiring Strategies for Cybersecurity Talent

23:23 The Birth of ThreatLight and Its Mission