Building Security Culture in Startups | Tobias Klingel | Be Fearless Podcast EP 27
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In this episode of the Be Fearless Podcast, Tobias Klingel, Head of Information Security at Aspire, shares his journey from working at multinational corporations like Siemens to navigating the fast-paced startup world. Hosted by Aleksandra from the SquareX Founder’s Office, Tobias shares how his global experiences shaped his approach to cybersecurity and explains the challenges of balancing fast growth with strong security in startups. Whether it’s managing third-party risks, implementing lightweight security solutions, or leveraging AI to enhance productivity, this conversation offers actionable insights for organizations of all sizes.
0:00 Tobias’s cybersecurity journey from Siemens to startups
7:13 A day in Tobias’s life
9:56 Cybersecurity in the financial industry
15:35 The most popular cybersecurity attacks on enterprises
20:12 Building security culture with internal champions
23:34 The benefits and security risks of GenAI
30:19 How the browser is today’s largest attack surface
41:15 How large companies can improve security posture
46:28 Standing out as a job candidate
52:41 Are cybersecurity certifications necessary?
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1. Tobias’s cybersecurity journey from Siemens to startups (00:00:00)
2. A day in Tobias’s life (00:07:13)
3. Cybersecurity in the financial industry (00:09:56)
4. The most popular cybersecurity attacks on enterprises (00:15:35)
5. Building security culture with internal champions (00:20:12)
6. The benefits and security risks of GenAI (00:23:34)
7. How the browser is today’s largest attack surface (00:30:19)
8. How large companies can improve security posture (00:41:15)
9. Standing out as a job candidate (00:46:28)
10. Are cybersecurity certifications necessary? (00:52:41)
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