Rick Orloff
CISO
Pure Storage
Rick Orloff is the CISO for Pure Storage, and a Governing Body Member of the San Francisco CISO Community. Rick is a Fortune 500 experienced security executive in international markets. He believes security is a business enablement function through focused and pragmatic risk management.
A fun fact about Rick, bears and mountain lions live on his property.
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Give us a brief overview of the path that led to your current role.
My path was a licensed Private Investigator that believed the future would be about technology and data. At the time, it was not. I moved into the semiconductor industry (8yrs) then to Apple Inc.(7yrs) before my current position.
What is one of your guiding leadership principles?
Focus on real-world risk, not theoretical risk.
What is the key to success for someone just starting out as a CISO?
Drive for situational awareness, focus on solution options, establish a plan with your stakeholders, and execute the plan.
How do you measure success as a leader?
Collaboration skills matter; metrics help drive.
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