As the founder of a company , it would of course be having built Nozomi Networks to where it is today . But I don ’ t see this as a finished achievement . We are constantly evolving and building on our strengths , working out how to improve the things we need to . I ’ m most excited about the achievements that are yet to come .

What first made you think of a career in cybersecurity ?

I am driven by my curiosity and passion for logical thinking . Games that make you think out of the box and forcing alternative ways of thinking are my passion . Cybersecurity is exactly that , so I had no choice but to immerse myself in this game , where one is always expected to innovate , progress and find new solutions to a problem . Initially , I was curious and then discovered my passion for cybersecurity and followed it .

What style of management philosophy do you employ with your current position ?

Working with passion is my personal philosophy , so I tend to apply the same philosophy inside the company . I believe that company success depends on the ability to build a passionate and driven team working towards one goal . I personally can ’ t stand ‘ finger-pointing ’ and in Nozomi Networks , everyone is a team player , equally responsible for driving the business forward . Being customerfocused is another important aspect of my philosophy . It is important to remember that we are here to support and understand customer needs – this is what drives the innovation in our business and culture .

What do you think is the current hot cybersecurity talking point ?

A lot of our discussions are around AI ’ s ability to bring actionable intelligence to customers about their network . But what equally deserves mention is providing visibility and understanding about the whole network rather than about one type of technology . While there is separation between OT technology , IT technology and IoT technology , physical separation does not exist . Therefore , the industries must focus on understanding how industrial technology is interacting with the rest of the world .

How do you deal with stress and unwind outside the office ?

A lot of people talk about work / life balance as limiting the amount of time you spend working . While it ’ s important not to be working all hours of the day , if you are following your passion in your work , as I do , then this work is something you enjoy . It ’ s something that energises you rather than draining you and doesn ’ t inherently cause stress and discomfort . Since starting a family , I do now have another incredibly important passion to focus on outside of work , but I ’ d urge people in this industry to seek work that aligns with your passions . www . intelligentciso . com

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