Leading by Example: Confidence and Responsibility in Cybersecurity with Zak Stufflebeam

About this episode

Zak Stufflebeam shares his journey from the military to leading cybersecurity operations, highlighting key leadership principles.

In this episode, we sit down with Zak Stufflebeam, Director of Cybersecurity at a publicly traded insurance company. Zak shares his unique journey from the military to leading security operations, emphasizing essential leadership principles learned along the way. From his early days in basic training to leading complex cybersecurity teams, Zak’s story is one of perseverance, adaptability, and unwavering commitment. He delves into vital leadership lessons, the importance of confidence, and str...

People in this episode

Guest: Zak Stufflebeam

Topics covered

• leadership
• cybersecurity
• military experience
• team management
• confidence
• responsibility

Keywords

• cybersecurity
• leadership
• military
• operations
• confidence
• adaptability
• perseverance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SANS Institute, insurance company

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