{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Professional CISO","title":"Mentors, Risks, and Rewards: Insights From Sailaja Kotra-Turner","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/97d86711\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2022,"description":"In this episode of The Professional CISO Show, host David Malicoat interviews Sailaja Kotra-Turner, CISO and Director of Global Infrastructure and Operations at Brown-Forman. Sailaja shares her remarkable journey from IT automation to cybersecurity leadership, offering invaluable insights into the evolving role of the CISO, the importance of mentorship, and the integration of security within infrastructure teams. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, Sailaja's story is filled with practical lessons on becoming a proactive business leader in cybersecurity.\nKey Takeaways:\nCareer Evolution: How Sailaja transitioned from IT to cybersecurity, overcoming challenges along the way.\nMentorship Matters: The critical role mentors played in her professional growth.\nSecurity Integration: Strategies for embedding security within infrastructure teams.\nCISO Role Transformation: The shift from technical expert to business leader.\nCertifications Strategy: Choosing the right certifications to signal career intent.\nBuilding a Security-First Culture: Practical tips for fostering security awareness across organizations.\nQuotes:\n\"We need to get to the point where every infrastructure professional is also a security expert.\"\n\"The earlier security leaders are involved, the better. It’s always easier to build security in from the start.\"\nResources & Links:\nFollow The Professional CISO Podcast: www.thpc.co\nWatch on YouTube: The Professional CISO YouTube Channel\nConnect on LinkedIn: The Professional CISO\nSailaja Kotra-Turner on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sailajakotraturner/\nDavid Malicoat on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-malicoat-cissp/\nUpcoming Event:\n12th Annual North Texas ISSA Cybersecurity Conference:Join us on September 6th at the Plano Event Center. The Professional CISO Podcast will be on-site, conducting live interviews and engaging with industry leaders. (https://www.ntxissa.org/)\n\nCall to Action: If you found value in this episode,...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ug-fdoDtb-XHe_KV42kTMgyIR-0A0-pVyy6kAU5aDd0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83YTZi/YjBjZDcwZGU5Zjcz/M2E1ZWJkY2QxMTFk/MjkyZC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}