At the helm with Kyle Jackson

In a discussion with Kyle Jackson, the Security Operations Manager at Octopus Deploy, he outlines the dual focus of the Security Operations team on internal and product security, with the former ensuring the safety of employees and systems, and the latter securing customer-facing products through collaboration with engineering teams and bug bounty programs. Jackson describes his role as dynamic, involving project collaboration, serving as an escalation point, and continuous meetings. He highlights the major security threats facing the company as those related to their software products, managed through a collaborative approach with engineering, and internal threats, mitigated by identity and network segregation. Despite not originally planning a career in security, Jackson transitioned from consulting to become one of Octopus Deploy's first full-time security employees. Planning for the company's security future involves understanding product plans, compliance needs, industry trends, and potential new threats, while maintaining agility to adapt to changing threats. To unwind from the fast-paced nature of his work, Jackson emphasizes the importance of disconnecting from devices and engaging in offline activities.