There is no question the IT security is becoming one of the most important areas of focus for companies large and small. As more and more data is being collected and shared, it also needs to be more protected. At Forescout, Julie Cullivan (Twitter, LinkedIn) serves as the Chief People and Technology Officer and works to make sure that businesses around the world are prepared with the most advanced tech possible to keep them safe.

 

In this episode of IT Visionaries, Julie discusses with Ian how she found her way into the world of IT and the role of CIO, what it means to be responsible for the IT security of a company, and what the future holds for the industry as a whole.

 

Topics Discussed: Security, cybersecurity, technology, IT, OT, diversity, inclusion, women in tech, AI, machine learning, big data.

 

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