Clea Ostendorf, co-founder of Wolfpack Security, breaks down why security programs fail to get developer buy-in and shares her journey from sales to building a security consultancy. She reveals the real problems behind vulnerability management chaos, explains why most pentesting findings are just "boring" basics like outdated versions and hardcoded passwords, and discusses how AI is already disrupting security roles. Clea also dives into the practical challenges of making security work for engineering teams without slowing them down, plus her take on building security communities and the future of the industry.
0:00 Building Wolfpack Security with angel investors
13:06 Why pentesting findings are boring but critical
25:32 On the Field CSO role and community building insights
34:55 The most challenging security evolution: AI impact
42:07 Getting buy-in through storytelling, not facts
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