Show Summary
In this episode, host John Dillard is joined by Rick Gordon, co-founder of Tidal Cyber, to discuss his extensive career in cybersecurity and investments. He shares insights from his time at Mach37 and Mitre, highlighting the creation of Tidal Cyber and its approach to 'threat led defense.' Rick emphasizes the importance of addressing adversarial behaviors and the democratization of threat intelligence through tools like Mitre ATT&CK. He also offers his perspective on cybersecurity trends, challenges, the role of AI, and strategies for long-term security success.
Key takeaways
- Mission-driven work leads to lasting fulfillment.
- Security is about reducing risk, not just compliance.
- Luck is necessary, but preparation and resilience matter most in entrepreneurship.
- The boundaries between cyber, physical, and information security are artificial—principles are universal.
- AI is a tool, not a panacea; fundamentals still matter.
- Building a strong ecosystem and mentor network is as important as individual company success.
“Security is security—the metaphors and principles don’t change across domains.”
“If you’re not measuring residual risk, it’s not security. You’re doing something else.”
“AI will democratize advanced capabilities, but the hype will burst. Fundamentals win.”
“A good entrepreneur recognizes that everything is necessary but insufficient—unless you include luck.”
“You can’t be a security professional and not ask and answer: Can I defend X against Y?”
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