SecOps and the keys to a successful cybersecurity startup | Guest Raju Chekuri
NetOps, SecOps and CloudOps — you’ll learn about it all on today’s episode featuring Raju Chekuri, CEO of NetEnrich. Raju shares his career journey, discusses his work helping new tech and cybersecurity startups, and explains why clinging blindly to a five-year plan can be a recipe for disaster.0:00 - Intro 2:12 - Getting started in cybersecurity3:38 - How the security landscape has changed8:27 - Complexity and scope of cybersecurity10:05 - 16+ years at NetEnrich14:30 - Going beyond governance to do it right17:30 - Strategies for upping ITOps along with business22:50 - Examples of companies doing it right24:55 - Helping startups become successful30:45 - Keys to a solid business plan33:42 - Mentorships in security and startups36:25 - Being an entrepreneur & humanitarian40:15 - What's next for NetEnrich?46:18 - Outro– Start learning cybersecurity for free: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/free– View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcastRaju founded NetEnrich in 2004 after a successful IT career as an entrepreneur, visionary and business leader in Silicon Valley. He has led the company’s growth as SaaS for digital operations while innovating for AIOps and cybersecurity solutions. Raju is currently the chairman of the board at OpsRamp, a spin-off from NetEnrich. Previously, he founded Velio Communications, Inc., and led it to its acquisition by LSI Logic and Rambus in 2003. Raju earned an MBA at St. Mary’s College of California and a Bachelor of Technology at Kakatiya University. About InfosecInfosec believes knowledge is power when fighting cybercrime. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and privacy training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. It’s our mission to equip all organizations and individuals with the know-how and confidence to outsmart cybercrime. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.