About this episode
Chris Glanden interviews Krista Arndt about her journey in cybersecurity and the importance of authenticity in leadership.
Summary: Live from the BarCode YachtCast 2025 , host Chris Glanden sits down with Krista Arndt , Associate CISO at St. Luke’s University Health Network and author of “Permission to Be Real.” In this raw and authentic conversation recorded aboard the SS McMenamin , Krista shares her journey from aspiring nurse to cybersecurity leader, the parallels between drag racing and infosec, and the art of blending authenticity with corporate leadership. This episode dives deep into risk, resilience, leadership, and the psychology of authenticity — while celebrating the Philly tech community, Titan 100 leaders, and the human side of cybersecurity. 00:00 – Opening freestyle & Philly Tech Council shout-out 02:28 – Welcome aboard the BarCode YachtCast 2025 03:13 – Introducing Krista Arndt, “Awesome Sauce CISO” 05:00 – Life in healthcare security: high stakes & human impact 06:10 – From surviving to leading: Krista’s unconventional path 07:36 – Drag racing & cybersecurity: managing risk in high-speed chaos 09:55 – The psychology behind leadership under pressure 10:49 – Being real: authenticity in corporate culture 12:44 – Finding balance between personality and professionalism 13:09…
People in this episode
Host: Chris Glanden
Guest: Krista Arndt
Topics covered
- cybersecurity
- leadership
- authenticity
- healthcare security
- risk management
- Philly tech community
Keywords
- cybersecurity
- leadership
- authenticity
- healthcare
- risk management
- drag racing
- Philly tech
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: St. Luke’s University Health Network
Books & works: Permission to Be Real
Places: Philly
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