Redis’ Andrew DiMichele: How to build engaged SecOps teams that stay ahead of attackers

In an episode of the Future of Security Operations, Thomas interviews Andrew DiMichele, Director of Security Operations at Redis, who shares insights from his extensive career spanning the US Air Force Reserves, CISCO, banking, IBM, and Citrix. The discussion covers the evolution of cybersecurity across various organizations, strategies to maintain employee engagement in cybersecurity, and the prevalent issue of short tenures in the industry due to burnout and mental health concerns. Andrew emphasizes the role of automation in reducing manual tasks and navigating approval processes, while highlighting the importance of cross-departmental collaboration to ensure the security team earns respect by effectively showcasing its work. He offers advice for new security leaders and provides his perspective on the future of security teams, including emerging technologies and preparation strategies for upcoming challenges.