Blake Brannon

🚀 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞: 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐀𝐲𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐡𝐞𝐧 🚀 In this episode, Ayal Cohen, previous Senior Director of Product at Micro Focus shares two decades of experience in automation and product evolution. He dives into functional testing, meeting customer expectations, and creating products that truly engage users. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬: ☑️ Leverage Automation + Customer Data for scalable, efficient solutions. ☑️ Listen to Your Customers: Be patient in meetings and gather diverse feedback. ☑️ Go Beyond Usability: Build products customers love, not just use. Tune in for Ayal’s expert tips on creating products that deliver real value. 🎧👇 https://lnkd.in/dMuV4KDX #ProductManagement #Automation #CustomerEngagement #TechLeadership #MicroFocus #DigitalTransformation

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Okta signed the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s Secure by Design pledge at #RSAC to take meaningful steps in adopting #secure by design principles in the coming year. I am excited that we are accompanying our peers in the industry to take the steps needed to prioritize application security. Identity-based #attacks have become a top method for cybercriminals, and according to the Open Worldwide Application Security Project, broken access control is the number one most common web application security risk. It’s putting companies building their applications at risk. This is a priority for Okta. There’s never been a more critical time for us to come together and implement secure design principles to keep the #identity #secure. Learn more about this pledge https://bit.ly/3UQNLbz. Tomorrow is also Okta Showcase! I am excited to join Todd McKinnon, Sagnik Nandy , and others to share the latest product innovations & commitments Okta is making to secure identity. You can tune in here: https://bit.ly/4cLldaI

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🎯 Standardize Your #AppSec Strategy in the Noisy #ASPM Market! 🎯 Struggling to navigate the noisy world of Application Security Posture Management (ASPM)? We've got you covered! After working with Fortune 500 companies on their business goals, we are happy to introduce the ultimate ASPM RFP Template designed to streamline your vendor selection process. 🔍 Key Features: 📉 Reduced time triaging security alerts ⏱️ Improved mean time to remediation (MTTR) 🛡️ Reduce business-critical risks before release Our template includes 99 vendor-neutral requirements across functional and non-functional categories, ensuring you find the perfect fit for your security needs. Get started today and secure your modern software development and delivery efficiently! 👉 Download the ASPM RFP Template https://lnkd.in/d54b2wNK #AppSec #RiskAssessment #CyberSecurity #ASPM #GenAI #TechInnovation #RFP #RFI

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My insights on the recent Global CrowdStrike Outage in Techopedia’s article, "Lessons Learned from the Global CrowdStrike Outage: Expert Panel." https://lnkd.in/edRQfQwE #CrowdStrike #Outage #DisasterRocovery Technology Rivers

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Learn best practices for discovering, assessing, and securing every API that touches your enterprise data — to meet DORA regulations and protect your customers. Read more. #AkamaiSecurity https://bit.ly/4eoAXA7

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While the landscape will continue to evolve, morph and change, the need to secure AI will not. It will become part of the fabric of use, and why we are partnering with leading providers in the space to leverage the security, governance and visibility CalypsoAI can help them achieve in their solutions.

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With 1/3 of web attacks targeting APIs in 2023, it’s time to act! Watch our on-demand webinar and discover how to safeguard your #APIs from growing threats. #AkamaiSecurity https://bit.ly/3znsLRR

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With Recorded Future Collective Insights, it’s never been easier to unveil patterns and trends so you can identify relevant potential attacks, enhance detections and threat hunts, and prioritize your response. 

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Empower your organization to confidently address emerging threats and navigate complex incidents at the push of a button — with CylanceMDR™ On-Demand:

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Today is the day. The #genai rollout has officially begun, and it's time to Secure AI by Design. Learn more about our latest advancements in AI Runtime Security and AI Access Security This isn’t Sci-Fi This is Precision AI™

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In my latest episode, Okta CEO Todd McKinnon dives into the essential lessons he’s learned on high-stakes decision-making, managing up to the board, and competing against tech giants like Microsoft. Todd also reflects on his journey to founding Okta, his bold choice to team up with a co-founder he hardly knew, and the motivations that have fueled him for over seven years as a public company CEO. Some key takeaways… → How founders can strengthen board communication Early on at Okta, Todd recalls making the mistake of being too passive with the board. He would present issues and ask for input rather than confidently sharing his decision-making process and a clear plan. This approach was ineffective, as the board expects the CEO to lead with clear direction, not to use meetings for brainstorming. He realized the tone needed to shift to, “Here’s what we’re doing, the thought process behind it, the risks and opportunities, and potential ways we might pivot.” Effective board communication involves presenting a well-thought-out course of action, potential risks, and future pivots, rather than merely seeking opinions on challenges. → Okta’s approach to high-stakes decisions One tactic that has worked well for Okta is setting up two teams to present opposing views on big decisions. For example, if they were considering an acquisition, even if Todd was in favor, one team would argue why it’s an excellent idea, while another would argue against it. Each team spends an hour presenting their case, helping to achieve a balanced perspective. Okta uses this approach for product direction, prioritization, people moves, and other compounding decisions. → Focusing on customer value to survive In Okta’s third year, the team struggled to meet expectations, missing a key quarter and facing challenges while trying to raise their Series B. Despite limited signals of success, Todd realized the importance of focusing on true customer value, which he sees as the only reliable indicator of long-term viability. The following quarter, Okta experienced a modest breakthrough, slightly surpassing the sales target and marking a tipping point as market demand began to align with Okta’s vision. Since then, Okta has continued to thrive—even as a single-sign-on product facing intense competition from tech giants like Microsoft—proving the company’s resilience and the strength of its product-market fit. Full episode: https://lnkd.in/dDxbCTiq

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With the rise of quantum computer adoption comes the potential risks and impact on cybersecurity. It is imperative for enterprises to take a proactive approach to quantum-resilient technologies. Learn how organizations can leverage Quintessence Labs' cybersecurity options at our #datacenters to strengthen defences against cryptographic threats posed by quantum computing.  https://eqix.it/4el2odZ 

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Sharing this screencast about how QSCIM can be a crucial platform for integrating Okta(or any other solution) to be integrated and synchronized with legacy database tables or any identity source! Check it out. https://lnkd.in/dPjZ3uTz

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Hey vCISOs, looking to add new services without adding headcount? Imagine this scenario. You’re a small but growing vCISO firm, and your clients are asking for more tactical help - MDM, cloud architecture, engineering, etc. It feels like a business case for expanding, but there’s one problem: you don’t have the headcount. Hiring specialists for each service is risky and expensive. Contractors are a pain to manage. And let’s be honest... You're not sure you’ll have the consistent client volume to justify it yet. But what if you could offer more services without needing to hire? With Zip Security, you can. Instead of adding full-time staff, you can plug in best-practice workflows for MDM cloud posture and security management... Instantly. Now you can offer additional value, boost revenue, and meet client demand without expanding your team. • Pre-built configs and workflows • Real-time insights to manage and optimize • Automated reporting that gives you full visibility You get to expand your service offering, grow your revenue, and keep your overhead lean. Stop waiting for the perfect moment to grow. Start expanding your footprint today, without the risk. 👇 Link to a live dashboard in comments.

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Are you ready for PQC? 3 of the #NIST standards are out. Check out our latest blog for practical use cases we're already implementing. #pqc #encryption #futurex

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Heading to AWS re:Inforce? Don't miss our session where I'll be co-presenting with Michael Wise (KirkpatrickPrice) on their migration to AWS Fargate and how Datadog enhances security and observability. Learn from their insightful journey and unlock powerful cloud strategies. See you there! #cybersecurity #awsreinforce

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