The Defender's Journal
Welcome to The Defender's Journal (our next step up from The Tech Stack), where we delve into the lives and minds of leading professionals in the cybersecurity space. Discover their unique stories, motivations, perspectives on the industry, and tips for long-term success!
*Interested in joining us on the show? Please connect with Cameron Wenham or Jeff Harrod!
The Defender's Journal
The Defender's Journal Episode 29 - Assaf Keren
Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of The Defender’s Journal.
This week, we sit down with Assaf Keren - a global security leader whose career spans Qualtrics, PayPal, and advisory roles with central banks, regulators, and startups.
In this episode, we dive into the reality of building an AI-first workforce - and whether it’s actually achievable, why “friction” in security is inevitable but manageable, and how Assaf rewired his own leadership philosophy to enable healthier, higher-performing security cultures. He also shares what security leaders still misunderstand about boards, and the one belief he held early on that no longer holds true...
+ Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn or via our website.