Cyber Way US vCISO & COO Todd Dekkinga on Risk, Board & Startup Advisory, Proactive Data Protection, and PII Vendor 360 Evaluation Process

In this conversation, Cee Ng interviews Todd Dekkinga, vCISO & COO of Cyber Way US, on the evolving landscape of cybersecurity. Todd shares insights from his extensive experience in risk management, board and startup advisory, and proactive data protection, emphasizing the importance of security accountability at the executive level.
They explore the challenges startups face in establishing credibility as security vendors and discuss the PII Vendor 360 Evaluation Process—a critical approach to ensuring data protection and regulatory compliance. Todd highlights how transparency, education, and a proactive security culture are essential for long-term resilience in today’s competitive market.

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Conversation with Cee:
- Risk, Board & Startup Advisory
- Proactive Data Protection & PII
- Vendor 360 Evaluation Process
Key Takeaways:
- Trust and resilience are key to safety and security.
- Proactive security measures can prevent significant breaches.
- Senior management must be accountable for cybersecurity.
- RACI models help clarify roles in security incidents.
- Building a culture of security is essential for organizations.
- Compliance is crucial for startups to ensure security.
- Transparency with customers builds trust in security practices.
- Education on security breaches can motivate action.
- Zero trust architecture minimizes access to sensitive data.
- Startups should prioritize basic security measures from the start.
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In this Episode:
- 00:00 Introduction to Todd Dekkinga
- 04:31 The Importance of Security in Business
- 10:54 RACI and Accountability in Cybersecurity
- 14:03 Proactive vs Reactive Security Measures
- 17:36 Data Protection and PII
- 25:46 Vendor Evaluation and Trust in Security
- 30:11 Building Credibility as a Security Vendor
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