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Cybersecurity Leadership: Scaling Trust and Relationship over 16 Years (Firmus Co-Founder and COO, Eric Yeow)
In this episode of Paranoid Founders, brought to you by Contingent, Kevin sits down with Eric, the Co-Founder & COO of Firmus, a leading cybersecurity company in Malaysia. Together, they delve into the intricacies of building a cybersecurity business from the ground up, discussing everything from the early days of establishing a foothold in an emerging industry to becoming a recognised authority in cybersecurity.
🔍 Eric's Journey – Starting with Firmus over 16 years ago and the challenges faced in an era when cybersecurity was hardly a priority. How his first venture, E Corp, evolved into Firmus and what made that transition significant.
🔒 The Growth of Cybersecurity in Malaysia – The evolution of cybersecurity awareness over time, particularly in financial sectors and how compliance-driven growth has shaped the industry.
🛡️ The Role of Trust in Cybersecurity – Why trust is the bedrock of the cybersecurity business and how building long-term relationships played a crucial role in Firmus's growth.
🚀 Innovating and Adapting – How Firmus stayed ahead by constantly innovating and introducing AI-driven solutions, while also maintaining a balance between service offerings and technology.
⚖️ Tackling Competition – Insights on managing competition in an ever-growing industry, with a unique perspective on why collaboration is essential in cybersecurity.
💡 Challenges in Building a Team – The difficulties and rewards of growing a team from 40 to over 100 employees, and the importance of maintaining company culture, diversity, and core values.
🌐 Scaling Beyond Borders – How Firmus expanded into Singapore and why Eric trusted an intern-turned-employee to lead the way.
👩💼 People and Leadership – Real talk about what it takes to manage and grow a successful team in a highly technical field and how Firmus invests in the development and retention of talent.
🔑 Incident Response and Managing Breaches – A deep dive into how Firmus handles real-life cybersecurity breaches, incident response best practices, and why adhering to a structured playbook is critical.
Eric emphasizes the importance of trust, relationship-building, and staying ahead of the curve in a constantly evolving industry. He shares valuable lessons on leadership, people management, and what it takes to succeed in cybersecurity.
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By ContingentIn this episode of Paranoid Founders, brought to you by Contingent, Kevin sits down with Eric, the Co-Founder & COO of Firmus, a leading cybersecurity company in Malaysia. Together, they delve into the intricacies of building a cybersecurity business from the ground up, discussing everything from the early days of establishing a foothold in an emerging industry to becoming a recognised authority in cybersecurity.
🔍 Eric's Journey – Starting with Firmus over 16 years ago and the challenges faced in an era when cybersecurity was hardly a priority. How his first venture, E Corp, evolved into Firmus and what made that transition significant.
🔒 The Growth of Cybersecurity in Malaysia – The evolution of cybersecurity awareness over time, particularly in financial sectors and how compliance-driven growth has shaped the industry.
🛡️ The Role of Trust in Cybersecurity – Why trust is the bedrock of the cybersecurity business and how building long-term relationships played a crucial role in Firmus's growth.
🚀 Innovating and Adapting – How Firmus stayed ahead by constantly innovating and introducing AI-driven solutions, while also maintaining a balance between service offerings and technology.
⚖️ Tackling Competition – Insights on managing competition in an ever-growing industry, with a unique perspective on why collaboration is essential in cybersecurity.
💡 Challenges in Building a Team – The difficulties and rewards of growing a team from 40 to over 100 employees, and the importance of maintaining company culture, diversity, and core values.
🌐 Scaling Beyond Borders – How Firmus expanded into Singapore and why Eric trusted an intern-turned-employee to lead the way.
👩💼 People and Leadership – Real talk about what it takes to manage and grow a successful team in a highly technical field and how Firmus invests in the development and retention of talent.
🔑 Incident Response and Managing Breaches – A deep dive into how Firmus handles real-life cybersecurity breaches, incident response best practices, and why adhering to a structured playbook is critical.
Eric emphasizes the importance of trust, relationship-building, and staying ahead of the curve in a constantly evolving industry. He shares valuable lessons on leadership, people management, and what it takes to succeed in cybersecurity.