The Ontic Connected Intelligence Podcast

Fail Forward: Lessons in Leadership and Innovation with Jacob Valdez

Episode Notes

Join us on this episode of the Connected Intelligence Podcast as Jacob Valdez, Director of Global Security and Operations Center (GSOC) at Applied Materials, shares his transition from the U.S. State Department to corporate security. Jacob dives into navigating complex global structures, implementing enterprise-wide solutions, and the journey to converging physical and cybersecurity. He also offers practical advice for leaders on overcoming challenges and building resilient security operations.

You’ll learn:

• Strategies for transitioning from government roles to corporate environments 
• The steps to effectively integrate and scale security solutions across enterprises 
• The evolving role of cybersecurity and its convergence with physical security

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