In the episode of The Future of Security Operations podcast, industry veteran Dmitriy Sokolovskiy shares insights from his extensive 25-year career in the security industry, highlighting his journey from IT support to leading roles at companies like Putnam Investments, CyberArk, and Avid. As a founding member of the (ISC)2 Eastern Massachusetts Chapter, Dmitriy discusses the intricacies of building a cloud security program, running product security for a prestigious clientele at Avid, and the lessons learned from a memorable mistake early in his career. He emphasizes the importance of effectively communicating the security team's ROI to leadership, influenced by his experiences with Okta, and offers his perspective on the evolving role of security practitioners in modern warfare. Additionally, Dmitriy suggests the need for new terminology to better describe the cybersecurity industry, reflecting on the dynamic nature of the field.