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John Downey - Chief Information Security Officer at GoFundMe | Your Company Isn't Safe From Hackers
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➡️ About The Guest
John Downey is the current Chief Information Security Officer at GoFundMe, where he plays a vital role in safeguarding the platform and ensuring the security of its millions of users. With an impressive career in the technology industry, John has held key positions such as VP of Information Security at Root and Director of Business Unit Information Security at PayPal. Prior to that, he honed his skills as a Senior Software Developer at Purdue University.
John actively gives back to the community. He is an enthusiastic contributor to open-source projects and generously volunteers his time and expertise for organizations like the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation, which strives to find a cure for movement disorders, and FIRST Robotics, an initiative inspiring young minds in science and technology. John Downey's dedication to cybersecurity and his passion for positively impacting society make him a remarkable individual in the tech industry and the philanthropic world.
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➡️ Talking Points
00:00 - Intro
02:52 - Genesis of a Cyber Guardian: John Downey’s Origin Story
04:43 - Driving Force: John's Security Path
07:50 - CISO Trends in 2023
10:23 - Taming Advanced Threats: SEC's Role
12:44 - Tech Passion Meets Nonprofit Purpose
17:17 - Sponsor: Nudge Podcast
18:01 - Nonprofit Vulnerabilities Exposed
21:01 - Unraveling Human Errors in Attacks
23:54 - Breach Recovery: Blameless Postmortems
31:44 - Innovations in Security at GoFundMe & Classy
33:18 - Sponsor: The Kelly Roach Show
34:28 - Battling Beyond Human Threats: Perpetual Struggle with Advanced Threats
35:43 - Trust & Transparency: The Key to NPO Success in 2023
37:33 - Battling Cyber Threats: Classy and GoFundMe
40:14 - Parting Wisdom from John Downey: A CISO's Advice to the Audience
42:10 - Connecting with John Downey: Socials and Websites
43:10 - Defining Success: John Downey’s Perspective
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