Robinhood’s David Seidman: The tradeoff between technical mastery and strong management

In a podcast episode of The Future of Security Operations, David Seidman, Head of Detection and Response at Robinhood, discusses his extensive career in software and security with host Thomas, highlighting experiences at major companies such as Microsoft, Google, and Salesforce. The conversation delves into Seidman's entry into the security field, his decade-long tenure at Microsoft, and the public scrutiny faced during security incidents at global organizations. Seidman shares insights on transitioning to Robinhood, operational differences, and the evolving threat landscape, while emphasizing his detection strategy, the importance of maintaining technical skills, and fostering a supportive culture for security operations teams. He also addresses challenges like false positives, balancing business and security priorities, and the vital role of communication with executive stakeholders, offering his perspective on the future of security operations and incident response over the next five years.