Security: Building a Business Within a business
Featuring
Aaron Wurthmann
In this episode, Aaron Wurthmann—Board Member, (acting) CIO & CSO at Spire One—shares how security leaders can think like business owners. With 25+ years in the field, Aaron talks risk, leadership, and how to turn security from a cost center into a strategic force within the enterprise.


Security: Building a Business Within a business
A Scoop of Risk, Squishy Not Crunchy!
Welcome to the first episode of Risk Grustlers podcast! In this episode, we walk through the journey of Davis Hake, who is the co-founder of Resilience – a pioneering cyber risk solution company based in New York City, which is redefining how companies think of the ‘economics’ of risk management.


Description
The winding path of growth in risk management involves navigating uncertainties and establishing a baseline for security.
Prepare with us as we delve deep into finding the right balance between allocating resources for immediate needs and investing in long-term resilience for your security program with Aaron Wurthmann.
Through this episode, we’ll also uncover how underspending on security can be a major concern leading to significant cybersecurity catastrophes. Along with this, we decipher how to begin the security journey within a company with a top-five checklist of key considerations.
Tune in now and seize this opportunity to elevate your understanding of risk management in today’s digital age.
Highlights from the episode
- Dive into the nuanced discussion surrounding security spends and the philosophy that IT and security functions should operate as businesses within a business.
- Gain valuable insights into the process of setting a spend baseline for security programs, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and transparency.
- Uncover the critical balance between allocating resources for immediate security needs and investing in long-term resilience.
"Going beyond technology, we must prioritize the human element at the heart of cybersecurity."