Security Challenges for Mid-Sized companies
Perry Schumacher explores Security Challenges for Mid-Sized companies.
Summary
Overview: Perry Shoemaker of Ridge IT Cyber discusses security challenges facing mid-sized companies in an Infosec World 2025 interview, drawing on his non-traditional career path.
Key Topics: Mid-market organizations as the "forgotten stepchild" of security; balancing growth ambitions with limited security resources; non-traditional paths into cybersecurity leadership; and practical guidance for midsize security programs.
Technical Details: Shoemaker emphasizes that mid-sized companies often have robust product ambitions but lack enterprise-scale security budgets, requiring pragmatic, grounded approaches to building sustainable security programs.
Takeaways: Mid-sized organizations need tailored security strategies acknowledging resource constraints. Non-traditional career paths bring valuable perspectives to security leadership roles.
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