Secret CSO: Sebastian Goodwin, Nutanix

What do you feel is the most important aspect of your job? “The role of a CISO is uniquely challenging because a security team cannot succeed independently. Success requires the cooperation and participation of everyone in the company…”

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Looking back with 20:20 hindsight, what would you have done differently? I probably would not have focused solely on Windows based systems early in my career. It’s important to be well-rounded, and I didn’t know that when I was beginning my career. If I were to go back and change anything, I would put equal effort into learning Windows and Linux based systems from the start, instead of getting into Linux much later.

What is your favourite quote? “The harder I work, the luckier I get.” My dad used to say that, and he certainly worked hard as an auto mechanic. I suppose the quote originates from Coleman Cox who in 1938 wrote “I am a great believer in luck. The harder I work the more luck I seem to have.”

What are you reading now? Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race by Walter Isaacson. It’s scientifically intriguing and has me considering getting into biohacking.

In my spare time, I like to… Cook for my daughter and travel.

Most people don't know that I… Recently took up autocross. It’s a type of auto racing that has become my new hobby lately.

Ask me to do anything but… Wait in line for food. No, the best taco in town is not the one with the line down the block. It’s the one that I can get without waiting in line.

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