Do We Belong Here? (In The Cyber World)

How Gorillas Teach Us About Risk Management: A Conversation with Kristin Demoranville

Episode Summary

Kristin Demoranville is the CEO and Founder of AnzenSage. In this episode of Do We Belong Here, Kristin joins Tashya and Pam to share her unconventional journey into becoming a leader in cybersecurity and food production. She discusses the power of trusting your instincts, the value of diverse experiences, and the surprising connections between animal behavior and cybersecurity. Kristin also breaks down the unique security challenges facing the food sector and why people-centric frameworks are key to strengthening cybersecurity. Together, she, Tashya, and Pam explore the exhaustion often felt by women in the field and the importance of resilience and community in navigating the industry.

Episode Notes

Stream the Do We Belong Here documentary on YouTube!

Check out the Bites and Bytes podcast: https://www.bitesandbytespodcast.com/

Connect with Kristin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/demoranvillekristin/

Follow us on social media: @DoWeBelongPod

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background of Kristen Demoranville

09:50 Career Journey and Lessons Learned

16:54 The Intersection of Cybersecurity and Animal Behavior

25:24 The Importance of Community Spaces and Conservation

32:39 Embracing Creativity in Technical Roles

38:15 Cybersecurity Challenges in the Food Sector

44:35 The Importance of People-Centric Frameworks

50:00 Navigating Exhaustion as a Woman in Cybersecurity

56:17 Building Community and Sharing Knowledge