What does leading a SWAT unit have in common with managing a cyber incident? More than you’d think.
Steve Durbin sits down with Dustin Dobbyn, Marine Corps veteran, former SWAT operator, and CEO of a fast-growing private security firm, to explore the parallels between physical and digital risk. Together, they cover imaginal exposure, randomised penetration testing, supply chain vigilance, and the case for flexible working. Dustin makes a compelling argument that the mindset forged in high-risk tactical environments is exactly what today’s security leaders need.
A security threat risk assessment should be ongoing. It’s not a one and done type thing.
Key Takeaways:
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Constantly running “what if” scenarios before incidents occur is more valuable than any reactive response plan.
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Physical and cyber security belong together. When someone attempts a network breach, the physical threat level rises too. Siloing the two functions is a vulnerability in itself.
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The ability to gather, interpret, and act on open-source intelligence will outlast every other security skill as threats evolve.
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