Episode Summary
Madhuri Nandi is the Head of Security at Till Payments and a trailblazer in the Australian cybersecurity industry. As co-chair of the Australian Women’s Security Network, she brings decades of experience to the table, breaking barriers for women in tech and redefining what leadership looks like in cybersecurity. Madhuri shares how a love for gaming and cheat codes sparked her journey into application security and the cultural challenges she overcame to thrive in a male-dominated industry. They explore the realities of leading security functions in scaling FinTechs, why compliance doesn’t equate to security, and the critical role of aligning cybersecurity strategies with business objectives.
Timestamps
01:13 Cheat Codes Ignite a Cybersecurity Path
02:26 From Database Admin to Security Professional
05:09 Lessons from Gaming & Early Misperceptions
07:29 The Jump into Executive Leadership
10:53 Compliance vs. True Risk Management
18:45 Overcoming Cultural & Workplace Hurdles
31:55 Diversity, Women in Tech & Final Reflection
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