🎧 We go all in on cybersecurity in the latest episode of Growth@Scale. This week’s guest is Khelan Bhatt, cybersecurity expert, CISO, and VP of IT at FabFitFun. Khelan and Matt talk about steps that growing companies can take at any stage to build a culture of cybersecurity and establish trust with their customers and their data. 🚀 

Key Takeaways:

  • Establishing a security culture from inception is paramount to mitigate distractions from growth
  • As businesses expand, operationalizing security with established frameworks is crucial
  • The aftermath of cyber attacks extends beyond financial losses, impacting brand reputation and customer trust
  • The pivotal role of a CISO in guiding cybersecurity strategy and aligning it with business goals
  • Best practices in data handling include early engagement of security professionals, robust data governance, and role-based access control

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