Tribe of Hackers Security Leaders

17Chris Cochran

“Whether I inherit a team or build one, I take my team through an exercise to find our purpose and set a foundation for our team identity. This not only puts the entire team on the same page, it also instills a sense of mission for each of the members.”

Website: www.linkedin.com/in/chriscochrancyber

Chris Cochran is a former active-duty U.S. Marine Intelligence analyst. He currently leads threat intelligence at Netflix. Chris has dedicated his career to building advanced cybersecurity and intelligence capabilities for government and private-sector organizations. Chris has made it his personal mission to motivate and empower cybersecurity professionals and teams through coaching, speaking engagements, and his podcast, Hacker Valley Studio. His concern for the ever-growing cyber skills gap serves as a motivator for his desire to inspire the next generation of cyber warriors to take the helm.

Do you believe there is a massive shortage of career cybersecurity professionals?

There is a current shortage, and it is currently forecasted to worsen over the next few years. While it is an issue that many people are working to address, I see it as an opportunity to get more individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and mind-sets into this field that I love. Diversity isn't a buzzword. It is an advantageous characteristic of effective teams and organizations. ...