Here’s How Data Experts Can Impact Cybersecurity

Feb 7, 2023

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Host Amir Bormand meets with Vivek Menon in this episode of The Tech Trek. Vivek is the Head of Cybersecurity & Compliance at Digital Turbine who also boasts a strong background in Data. He and Amir explore Vivek’s unique experiences and discuss how more Data experts can impact Cybersecurity.

Highlights:

04:12 - Why aren’t there more Data experts in Cybersecurity?

11:12 - Will the CISO role drastically change in the foreseeable future?

17:02 - Vivek discusses this unique background, experiences, and goals in Data and Cybersecurity.

21:43 - What are some of the benefits of closely integrated Data teams and Security teams?

26:32 - Vivek sheds light on how his Data experience helps him with his current role.

About the guest:

Vivek Menon is currently with Digital Turbine where he is the Head of Cybersecurity & Compliance and has global responsibility for securing the firm's critical assets, ensuring regulatory compliance, and building a security-aware culture for the firm.

Vivek has 20+ years of corporate and consulting experience as a results-oriented technology leader in delivering cybersecurity and data solutions with a specialized focus on the financial services sector. Before Digital Turbine, he held leadership roles at JPMorgan Chase, Capital One and EY Consulting. He primarily focuses on ensuring that the company’s Information Security posture supports business growth objectives, protects public trust in the company’s brand, and meets regulatory requirements.

Vivek got his engineering degree from India and his MBA from the University of Texas at Austin. He holds CISSP and CISM certifications. He has been conducting guest lectures at UT and Emory university for the past 8 years and speaks regularly at conferences.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menonv/

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