In this episode of the Scale To Zero podcast, we dive deep into the world of Security Champions with our guest speaker Bonnie Viteri, a seasoned cybersecurity expert. We explore how to build, scale, and maintain a thriving Security Champions program that truly makes a difference.
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3bpNxeKmWug
Bonnie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonniebyer-viteri/ScaleToZero: https://www.scaletozero.com/
Cloudanix: https://www.cloudanix.com/
Here's what we covered:
00:00 Teaser and Introduction
03:15 Defining the role of a security champion
04:45 Signals to identify a security champion when working with development teams
06:00 Real life example of someone turning into an excelent security champion
07:50 Why security teams at Yahoo are called paranoids?
09:16 How does a security champion evolve over time?
11:20 Principles of successful security champions program
13:55 Scaling security champions program along with organization's growth
16:28 North star for scaling security champions program
19:14 Differences in building champions program at startup vr large orgs
22:30 Aligning security champions program with business outcomes
26:00 Metrics to show alignment and progress of security program
28:55 Data driven security champions program for non-believers
31:46 Keeping security champions program fresh and relevant
34:28 Keeping individual security champions engaged and happy
37:50 Tips to prevent burnout
39:34 Examples of recognition and appreciation of security champions
42:39 Bridging gaps between security teams and other business teams
45:45 Challenges of fostering collaboration between security and other business teams
48:28 Summary
49:27 Learning recommendations