In this episode of the Cyber Security Council Podcast, Scott Brammer interviews Bankim Tejani, a distinguished engineer and CISO, who shares his extensive experience in cybersecurity, particularly focusing on the MyFitnessPal data breach. The conversation explores Bankim's career journey from software development to security, the importance of emotional intelligence in crisis management, and the lessons learned from navigating organizational politics in application security. Bankim emphasizes the significance of trust, values, and leadership in incident response, particularly during high-pressure situations like data breaches. Takeaways

• Bankim Tejani has a diverse background in software development and security.

• The MyFitnessPal data breach was disclosed within four days, showcasing effective incident response.

• Building trust within teams is crucial for effective incident management.

• Emotional intelligence plays a key role in navigating crises.

• Hockey refereeing has taught Bankim valuable decision-making skills under pressure.

• Positioning within an organization can impact the effectiveness of security measures.

• Organizational politics can hinder the implementation of effective security practices.

• Lessons learned from past projects can shape future security strategies.

• Values and leadership are essential in guiding incident response efforts.

• The importance of timely communication during a data breach cannot be overstated.

Special Guest Bankim Tejani   / bankimtejani   Senior Director of AppSec at major Texas-based company vCISO @ TINC Security Former Distinguished Engineer/Chief Security Architect