From GTA to MFA
From Cloud Security Today by Matthew Chiodi
November 8, 2025 · 45 min · Season 5 · Episode 8
About this episode
Nicole Dove shares her journey from finance to cybersecurity leadership at Riot Games.
Send a text In this conversation, Nicole Dove shares her unique journey into the cybersecurity field, highlighting her transition from a finance and audit background to becoming a leader in information security at Riot Games. She discusses the importance of continuous learning, the challenges of writing a book on cybersecurity, and the evolving role of Business Information Security Officers (BISOs) in aligning security with business goals. Nicole emphasizes the need for innovative problem-solving and relationship management in cybersecurity, while also reflecting on her personal routines for maintaining sharpness in her role.
People in this episode
Host: Matthew Chiodi
Guest: Nicole Dove
Topics covered
- cybersecurity
- career transition
- information security
- continuous learning
- business alignment
Keywords
- cybersecurity
- finance
- audit
- BISO
- information security
- continuous learning
- problem-solving
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Riot Games
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