FeatureCybersecurity requires a multi-disciplinary approach to solving problems, where people from different specialties can contribute. Security engineers, threat analysts, incident responders, digital forensic experts, ethical hackers, and risk and compliance analysts are a few of the specialised roles of a modern cybersecurity team.
Having a team of diverse individuals can bring different ways of thinking and a fresh perspective
The cyberthreats we currently face is diverse and instigated by hackers of varied backgrounds and motives. Having a team made up of diverse individuals can bring different ways of thinking and a fresh perspective to both old problems and new challenges. Some of the common traits of people who thrive in this profession are curiosity, persistence, a risk and threat mindset, and a willingness to take on a challenge.
Deepa loves the challenge of building a security and data protection program to fit the organisation’s culture
Building a diverse team is not only the right thing to do from a moral perspective–it is fast becoming a necessity because of the huge skill gap the industry is facing. So, organisations need to expand their idea of the “right” person for an open cybersecurity position.
Working in the security domain, no two days are the same. Deepa loves the challenge of building a security and data protection program to fit the organisation’s culture, and to engineer and scale its security tools and processes as the business evolves and scales.
The fast-paced environment makes her career interesting and fulfilling
Being in the thick of a security incident and driving the incident response process successfully is an exciting adrenaline rush every time. It’s fulfilling to brainstorm with various business units to understand their unique problems and come up with solutions to improve the security posture and be a business enabler.
Working in the security domain, no two days are the same
Also, you are a life-long learner in this career. There is always the need to be up to date on security news and new technologies and be in touch with the wider community. The fast-paced environment makes her career interesting and fulfilling.
It is fulfilling to brainstorm with various business units to understand their unique problems
With over 20 years of experience in the software industry, Deepa Kuppuswamy is currently spearheading the security team at ManageEngine and Zoho. She led some key engineering initiatives for several IT management products across Zoho Corporation for a decade and now is specifically working in the information security domain for the past eight years.
You are a life-long learner in this career
On the technical side, a data-driven mindset, strong analytical and diagnostic skills, and the ability to think like an attacker are noteworthy skills.
Some of the traits of people who thrive in this profession are curiosity, persistence, risk and threat mindset, willingness to take on a challenge.
