COMMENTARY
As a child, airplanes fascinated me — I was taken by their gravity-defying magic, their technical wonders, their sleek designs, and the adventures they unlocked. I dreamed of flying one myself.
Although I pursued a career in cybersecurity, flying always inspired me — so I chased my lifelong dream of becoming a licensed pilot. I continue to fly light aircraft in the little spare time I get alongside my role as the CEO of a leading cyber-risk management company.
Always Have Backup
A recent experience prompted me to think more closely about the interplay between my two passions.
Not long ago, I completed an advanced course for pilots of two-engine planes. Previously, I had only flown planes with one engine, which is a risk: If the engine malfunctions, you’re in big trouble.
In the final training session, we practiced different responses in the event of an engine breaking down. As our instructor walked us through different tactics, one thought went through my mind: the critical need for a “defense in depth” approach to security. Just as the smooth functioning of an airplane relies on multiple mechanisms supporting one another, a modern cybersecurity platform also…
