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Sept. 27, 2023

Episode #26. Embracing Imperfection, the Way to Win the Cybersecurity Race with Krista Arndt, Chief Information Security Officer at United Musculoskeletal Partners

Episode #26. Embracing Imperfection, the Way to Win the Cybersecurity Race with Krista Arndt, Chief Information Security Officer at United Musculoskeletal Partners

This cybersecurity expert is learning from failures and racing to success.

In this episode, Krista Arndt introduces UMP’s mission and shares her unconventional journey into cybersecurity, emphasizing the value of mentorship and hands-on learning. She talks about embracing imperfection, valuing resilience and learning from failures, discussing her passion for drag racing, and advocating for ongoing learning as crucial for personal growth.

Learn from the experiences of Krista Arndt, a CISO who has found surprising parallels between her passion for drag racing and the world of cybersecurity.

About Krista Arndt:

Krista Arndt is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at United Musculoskeletal Partners. As the CISO, Krista is responsible for the safety and security of all UMP and its practices' patients and employees. Krista accomplishes this by ensuring continued maturation and providing strategic direction for UMP's information security program in alignment with the business objectives. Additionally, Krista provides oversight of the security program's day-to-day operational effectiveness. Krista Arndt is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at United Musculoskeletal Partners. As the CISO, Krista is responsible for the safety and security of all UMP and its practices' patients and employees. Krista accomplishes this by ensuring continued maturation and providing strategic direction for UMP's information security program in alignment with the business objectives. Additionally, Krista provides oversight of the security program's day-to-day operational effectiveness. In her previous roles, Krista assisted with developing and leading security programs in crypto, finance, and the Department of Defense. Krista is an active member of ISACA, Infragard's Philadelphia Chapter, as a member of both Neumann University's Business Advisory Council and Women in Cybersecurity - Delaware Valley Affiliate's board and committees. When off the clock, Krista takes her affinity for overcoming challenges to the garage and the race track, where she enjoys building and improving her own race car, competing as a driver in national drag racing events with her family, and using her racing as a forum to advocate for neurodiversity awareness and inclusion.

Things You’ll Learn:

  • Personal and professional growth often comes from setbacks.
  • Setting a positive tone at the top of an organization and fostering a blame-free culture is important to promote solidarity and success.
  • Pursuing personal passions, such as drag racing, can have parallels and benefits in one's professional life, even in a seemingly unrelated field like cybersecurity.
  • Risk management and data analysis are skills necessary for drag racing that can be transferred and applied effectively in the cybersecurity field.
  • It's okay not to have all the answers, as humans are constantly learning from their experiences and each other.

Resources:

  • Connect with and follow Krista Arndt on LinkedIn.
  • Follow United Musculoskeletal Partners on LinkedIn.
  • Explore the United Musculoskeletal Partners Website!