GO PHISH
WE ‘ GO PHISHING ’ WITH PAUL CALATAYUD , CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY AND PRIVACY OFFICER AT AQUA SECURITY , WHO
TELLS US ABOUT LIFE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE OFFICE .
wWhat would you describe as your most memorable achievement in the cybersecurity industry ?
My biggest achievement is the brand of trust I have instilled in the organisations I have worked in , to the point where I don ’ t have to defend the plans or
decisions I bring to the table .
I ’ ve been successful in creating a positive culture that unifies the team to strive and deliver the very best for our customers so that their confidence in us remains unwavering . It ’ s easier said than done , something that takes years to build and a second to break , but an unmatched quality that is indispensable – particularly in the field of security .
I have taken on many of my own DIY and big build projects that have involved me tearing down parts of my home , redesigning and rebuilding it .
What first made you think of a career in cybersecurity ?
In high school , I was learning computer science and software development and then I decided to enlist in the army . I told the recruiters one thing : ‘ I want to do something with computers – not software development – something a little more hands-on . . . .’
I ’ ve now been in cyber for more than 20 years and can honestly say I ’ ve never looked back .
What style of management philosophy do you employ with your current position ?
My management philosophy is what I like to call ‘ transformational leadership ’. I ’ ll set out the mission and lead the charge but not dictate how we get there – I want to allow room for creativity and enable team members to take ownership and innovate their ideas .
What do you think is the current hot cybersecurity talking point ?
Many organisations in a post-pandemic world are trying to reinvent themselves , taking on security learnings from the
remote work surge and reprioritising resources to strengthen cybersecurity .
I think the hot cybersecurity talking point will centre around trust and sustainable innovation , which is what it takes for a concept or a technology to catch on and become mainstream . It has to be trustworthy . An innovation really becomes mainstream when we blindly trust or accept the tech to do what it ’ s expected to do .
How do you deal with stress and unwind outside the office ?
Outside of work , I like to ‘ unplug ’ and enjoy the outdoors , particularly snowmobiling in the wintertime .
I also enjoy woodworking , home building and construction . I have taken on many of my own DIY and big build projects that have involved me tearing www . intelligentciso . com
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