Security at Scale: Leading Through Change with David Seidman

In this episode of The De-FUD Podcast, we sit down with David Seidman to talk about what it really takes to build and sustain a global security program in an era defined by rapid digital transformation.

David shares his experience leading security through organizational change — from navigating cloud adoption and automation to managing risk across thousands of endpoints and users worldwide. We discuss how to maintain trust, empower teams, and communicate value to leadership while staying ahead of evolving threats.

Episode Guide
[00:45] From Engineer to CISO: The Path to Leadership
[03:10] Scaling Security in a Global Organization
[06:25] Adapting to Cloud and Digital Transformation
[10:05] Communicating Security Priorities to Executives
[13:20] Risk Management: Balancing Innovation and Protection
[17:00] Building Resilience Across Teams and Technologies
[21:30] Automation, AI, and the Future of Security Operations
[26:10] Lessons from Leading Through Change
[30:00] Advice for Emerging Security Leaders
[33:15] Final Thoughts: Staying Grounded in Growth

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