Cybersecurity Lessons from Expedia Group's Chief Security Officer
Podcast |
CXOTalk
Publisher |
Michael Krigsman
Media Type |
audio
Categories Via RSS |
Business
Entrepreneurship
Management
Technology
Publication Date |
Feb 16, 2023
Episode Duration |
00:43:28
On CXOTalk episode 777, we speak with Kurt John, the Chief Security Officer of Expedia Group, who discussed managing and leading cybersecurity in 2023. From building a decision support structure to explaining the value of security to boards of directors, this interview takes a deep dive into the life of a modern Chief Security Officer.We are joined by guest co-host, QuHarrison Terry, the Chief Growth Officer at Mark Cuban Companies.Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the future of cybersecurity and hear from a seasoned leader in the field.Here are the topics covered in this discussion:On Expedia Group and Kurt John's roleOn complexity in the security landscapeOn technical threats to considerOn security for travelers, partners, and employeesOn security in the Expedia Group brands and ecosystemOn building a decision support structure for securityOn defining boundaries of the security ecosystemOn security and privacy as market differentiatorsOn threat intelligence and business outcomesOn preventing fraud in e-commerce with the security value chainOn information sharing to prevent fraudOn explaining the value of security to boards of directorsOn investments in security and cost savingsOn companies adopting GDPR as a standardOn the imperfect nature of security systemsOn the importance of security post-mortemsOn advice for new CISOsOn the role of AI in securityOn the impact of security and trust in the travel industryKurt John is Global Chief Security Officer at the Expedia Group, where he overseas governance and execution of cybersecurity, physical security and privacy. He is also a non-resident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council where he helps to think through the most relevant Cybersecurity challenges at the intersection of geopolitics, business and security facing the United States and its allies. This includes making recommendations for policy makers to help bolster the security of our way of life. Kurt holds multiple board positions in private and public organizations including Virginia Innovation Partnership Authority – the Commonwealth’s initiative to drive innovation of the tech economy.QuHarrison Terry is a growth marketer at Mark Cuban Companies, a Dallas, Texas venture capital firm, where he advises and assists portfolio companies with their marketing strategies and objectives. Previously, he led marketing at Redox, focusing on lead acquisition, new user experience, events, and content marketing. QuHarrison has been featured on CNN, Harvard Business Review, WIRED, Forbes and is the co-host of CNBC’s Primetime Series – No Retreat: Business Bootcamp. As a speaker and moderator QuHarrison has presented at CES, TEDx, Techsylvania in Romania, Persol Holdings in Tokyo, SXSW in Austin, TX, and more. QuHarrison is a 4x recipient of Linkedin’s top voices in Technology award.

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