Infosecurity Interviews
Interview: EA's Spencer Mott
From London’s Metropolitan Police to VP and CISO at Electronic Arts, Spencer Mott has had a colorful career with little end in sight. Here, he talks to Eleanor Dallaway about what the information security industry is up against, how the Sony breach impacted the whole industry, and how EA suffered a breach of its own in 2011
Interview: Hord Tipton of (ISC)²
Within only a minute of sitting down with Hord Tipton, executive director of (ISC)², our own Eleanor Dallaway knew that the hour she had booked with him would not be adequate. You see, it’s impossible to capture the true essence of a man with a career that many can only dream of in 60 minutes. While they may have been short for time, Tipton certainly wasn’t short on stories
Interview: Unisys' Patricia Titus
The road from Minnesota to Washington has many stops, especially when you take the scenic route. Drew Amorosi recently met Patricia Titus of Unisys to regale in her remarkable journey
Interview: AT&T's Edward Amoroso
AT&T’s Ed Amoroso writes books, lectures, is a college professor, and plays the guitar – all in his spare time. Drew Amorosi recently spoke with the telecom’s chief security officer to find out what he does for a daytime encore
Interview: Barclaycard's Neira Jones
It has taken Neira Jones only three years to earn herself a reputation in the information security industry to be proud of. Eleanor Dallaway met the Barclaycard security expert to find out how she did it…
Interview: Check Point's Gil Shwed
For a man whose company turned over one billion dollars last year, Gil Shwed is remarkably quiet and unassuming. At the Check Point Experience in Barcelona, Eleanor Dallaway spent an hour with Mr Shwed – one of the industry’s most successful entrepreneurs – and this is what she learned...
Interview: BT's Bruce Schneier
BT’s Bruce Schneier has made a reputation for himself by exploring the unconventional sides of security. Drew Amorosi sat down with this industry luminary to gain a greater understanding of the man and, briefly, dive into the mind and life that is Bruce Schneier…
Interview: Philip Lieberman, CEO and founder of Lieberman Software
Infosecurity’s Drew Amorosi caught up with Phil Lieberman at last month’s Infosecurity Europe show in London to discuss how security – and his company – have changed over the last decade plus, and the challenges facing the market going forward
Interview: John Colley of (ISC)²
You’d be hard pressed to find anyone in the UK infosec industry who doesn’t know of John Colley. He is to infosec what Simon Cowell is to the music industry – a true figurehead (albeit, less scary). He doesn’t attribute his high profile to his impressive CV though – instead, as Eleanor Dallaway finds out, he believes it to be the result of his networking with helpful peers over the years
Interview: Michael Higgins, CSO, New York Times
Easygoing, engaging, and ready with a firm handshake, Michael Higgins of the New York Times bucks the stereotypes when one thinks of how an executive with years of experience in the military and intelligence communities might be perceived. Drew Amorosi sat down with the news organization’s chief security officer to gain insight on how a top-notch media company maintains its defenses
Interview: Claudia Natanson, CISO, Diageo
Dr Claudia Natanson, information security officer, Diageo, is not your typical information security professional. First, she’s a woman. Second, she dreamed of a career in the army. Third, she considers her role to be similar to that of a marketing executive, with security being her product. Eleanor Dallaway meets Claudia Natanson and finds that while she may not be your average CISO, she is as committed, talented and passionate as they come
Interview: Centrify CEO Tom Kemp
Tom Kemp is a man who has worn many hats during his days in the Silicon Valley. His resume includes stints at Oracle, Ecosystems, NetIQ and, now, he’s CEO for one of the newer players in the security field, Centrify. Drew Amorosi spoke with this jack-of-all trades and found out there is more than just a love of technology driving this chief executive
Interview: BT’s Ray Stanton
Straight-talking, ambitious, and successful, Ray Stanton is always a pleasure to talk to. Eleanor Dallaway sits down with Stanton to discuss his past, his career, and his goals
Interview: Heartland’s Robert Carr
Please excuse Robert Carr if he appears to have grown tired of answering questions. The co-founder of Heartland Payment Systems says he still has “a kick-ass company”, but the fight for survival remains an ongoing challenge. Drew Amorosi catches up with the Heartland CEO and finds out that, as a result of its trials, the company may have grown even stronger.
Interview: Webroot's Dick Williams
Meet Dick Williams. At 67 years old, the slight, gentle veteran should, theoretically, be throwing in the towel. Far from being weathered by too many years in business, however, the Webroot CEO has used his career to retain wisdom, enthusiasm and business intuition. Eleanor Dallaway meets Dick Williams and discovers that not only is he not ready for retirement, he’s actually in his prime.
Interview: Charles Palmer
No shortage of attention has been paid to the topic of cybersecurity as of late, especially with respect to the role of government. All talk aside, what is being done to address the threats, and how real are they? Drew Amorosi sits down with Charles Palmer, the director of IBM’s Institute for Advanced Security, and learned that although the US may have cybersecurity challenges, the first step toward recovery is admitting that we have a problem
Interview: Eugene Kaspersky
Sitting across from Eugene Kaspersky at the 2010 Kaspersky Lab international press tour, held in Moscow, I feel completely at ease. Despite having suffered several back-to-back interviews with prying journalists, Eugene is relaxed and friendly.
It’s a Whole New Ballgame
Suzanne Hall, chief information officer of the Washington Nationals baseball team, talks to Greg Valero about the unique IT security challenges associated with opening a new ballpark in the nation’s capital
