Building a security team, let alone scaling it, is no small feat; there are several layers and factors to consider. In this episode, Satya shares with us his experience of building teams across different environments and some core concerns he makes sure to address.
Moving along, the conversation also tackles the question of how much growth-stage companies should invest in security, with special attention on the kind of messaging that they should be focusing on first.
There is a sharp distinction between feeling secure and being secure - an approach that Satya uses to determine which side of the coin a company wishes to fall into.
If you’re interested in learning the key strategies from an esteemed security professional on how to get your security budget approved, how to keep up with the attackers in the present threat landscape, as well as the know-how on staying up-to-date with the new frameworks, then tune in right now!
About Satya
Satya Nayak, Head of Security Engineering & Operations at Outreach, is joining us for the sixth episode of Risk Grustlers to share what sparked his passion for cybersecurity and give solid advice on leading security teams with finesse.
Being one of the fastest-growing professionals in the industry, Satya has some incredible tips up his sleeve that will have you see GRC in an entirely new light.
Highlights from the episode

• Building security teams without killing the passion of your team members
• Feeling secure vs. being secure - two sides of a coin
• Using hard numbers to back up larger scale and advancements
• Navigating the framework soup and scaling your GRC team with it

Quotes
“Operating from the sidelines won’t cut it. You’ve got to be in the know about what’s happening out there. That’s how you back up your team, manage projects, and make those smart moves.”
"It is important to not smother your team's passion for security under a pile of processes and organizational rules."
About Scrut Automation
Scrut Automation is a risk observability and compliance automation platform built to simplify information security monitoring for cloud-native companies. We help early-stage and growth-stage companies across the globe, establish enterprise-grade information security processes through an easy-to-use GRC platform.
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About Scrut Automation:
Scrut Automation empowers scaling companies to move Beyond Compliance, focusing on managing digital risk while reducing the friction of audit preparation, evidence collection, and risk monitoring.
Purpose-built for high-growth startups and mid-market businesses, Scrut simplifies the most tedious parts of compliance and risk management, keeping you audit-ready and risk-aware at all times. With seamless integration into your processes, Scrut delivers real-time insights and continuous monitoring, enabling proactive risk management to support sustainable growth. Focus on scaling your business confidently as Scrut automates compliance and strengthens your digital resilience—no more manual work or compliance chaos.
To watch more of our episodes and learn more about us, visit us at :
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