Why Culture Is Your Biggest Cybersecurity Risk, with Dutch Schwartz
The Diary of a CFO · 2025-07-09 · 44 min
Episode notes
Most companies think cybersecurity is about firewalls and IT policies. But the real risk often starts with culture. In this episode, Dutch Schwartz, VP of Cloud Services at SideChannel and former security leader at AWS and Raytheon, shares why companies with poor culture are three times more likely to face a breach. We talk about how leadership, disengaged employees, and outdated mindsets quietly open the door to cyber threats. You'll also hear: The $25 million AI voice scam that could have been prevented How to build a culture of security that actually sticks What CFOs need to understand about working with CISOs Why cybersecurity is no longer just a tech problem This conversation is a must-listen for finance and business leaders navigating today's digital risks.
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