SAINTCON 2023 - Chris Honda - Making Security Happen Without Being A Jerk

Learn practical strategies for making security happen while cultivating a positive and collaborative culture, from Chris Honda's inspiring SAINTCON 2023 talk, "Making Security Happen Without Being A Jerk".

Key takeaways
  • Take responsibility for your work and the outcomes
  • Share your knowledge and experience with others to help them grow
  • Focus on making security happen, rather than seeking credit or blame
  • Practice humility and recognize that mistakes are opportunities for growth
  • Share your learnings and successes with others to create a culture of collaboration
  • Don’t hoard your knowledge and expertise, but rather share it freely to help others
  • Prioritize building strong relationships and supporting others in your field
  • Focus on doing good work, rather than seeking external validation or recognition
  • Recognize that security is an interdisciplinary field and that no one person has all the answers
  • Embrace your mistakes and use them as opportunities to learn and grow
  • Share your gratitude with others who have helped you on your journey
  • Focus on making a positive impact, rather than seeking personal gain or recognition
  • Prioritize building a culture of trust and respect in your organization
  • Don’t be afraid to ask for help or guidance when you need it
  • Share your experiences and perspectives with others to help them grow and learn
  • Recognize that everyone makes mistakes, and that it’s okay to learn from them
  • Prioritize being a good person and doing good work, rather than seeking external validation or recognition
  • Embrace the concept of “sharing is caring” and prioritize sharing your knowledge and expertise with others