Meet: Michael Weiss has spent the past 16 years in information security. While at Microsoft, he managed the Security Assurance Program for Windows 7. His latest role is as Chief Information Security Officer at Funding Circle, a fintech small business lender based in London.
What you’ll learn:
Look to security adjacent roles to find your next security hire
natural interest in security is one of your best paths to getting hired for your first security role
Security takes a back seat if you don’t have a champion
You can connect with Michael via LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/weissmichaela/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/weissmichaela/</a>

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