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Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 6/07/24

By David Lindner, Chief Information Security Officer

June 7, 2024

Insight #1

In the digital age, data has become an incredibly valuable asset. Just as oil was a driving force in the industrial revolution, data is fueling the information age. This realization underscores the importance of protecting data through robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard privacy, prevent breaches, and maintain the trust of customers and stakeholders.

Insight #2

Achieving strong security postures is not a one-time event or a finite goal. It's an ongoing process that requires constant vigilance, adaptation and improvement. The threat landscape is constantly shifting, so security measures must evolve to keep pace and ensure that organizations remain protected against new and emerging risks.

Insight #3

The fight against cyber threats is not one that can be won alone. Collaboration between individuals, organizations, industries, and even nations is essential.  Sharing information about threats, vulnerabilities and best practices can significantly strengthen the overall cybersecurity posture and create a more resilient defense against cyberattacks.
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David Lindner, Chief Information Security Officer

David Lindner, Chief Information Security Officer

David is an experienced application security professional with over 20 years in cybersecurity. In addition to serving as the chief information security officer, David leads the Contrast Labs team that is focused on analyzing threat intelligence to help enterprise clients develop more proactive approaches to their application security programs. Throughout his career, David has worked within multiple disciplines in the security field—from application development, to network architecture design and support, to IT security and consulting, to security training, to application security. Over the past decade, David has specialized in all things related to mobile applications and securing them. He has worked with many clients across industry sectors, including financial, government, automobile, healthcare, and retail. David is an active participant in numerous bug bounty programs.

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