Sailaja Kotra-Turner: How ”happy accidents” led to a career in IT

In this episode we speak with Sailaja Kotra-Turner, who is the Global CISO at Brown-Forman. Sailaja became a leader in IT by a series of “happy accidents” – she landed in the industry unexpectedly, thanks to a manager who saw her as a leader and mentors who have supported her along the way. We get into how vulnerability management spans across multiple industries, while having some common work tools such as computers and IT systems: tools that all have vulnerabilities and different risk footprints.

Other topics discussed:

• Most common cyber mistakes that companies make and what we need to take more seriously
• Importance of people in vulnerability management and reducing risk
• Why education and awareness among employees are key to cybersecurity
• How to engage stakeholders so they understand why it’s not just about compliance
• Worries and concerns about the future of the industry
• Learning from mistakes and using teamwork