November 13th Meeting Info
TactiFail
Hello Hackers!
This month we are joined by Meander who will be presenting their
talk “Back to Basics: Why we get it wrong, and how to get it
right”:
> Cybersecurity isn’t just about
firewalls and compliance checkboxes- its about strategy,
leadership, culture, and more. Despite increasing investments in
tools and frameworks,
breaches and disruptions continue to plague organizations of all
sizes and industries. Why?
Because technology alone doesn’t solve security challenges- but
adding strong governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC)
can.
> Bio: Mea Clift is a distinguished cybersecurity executive
with a multi-decade career rooted in excellence, innovation, and
mission-driven leadership. As Principal Executive Advisor for
Cyber Risk Engineering at Liberty Mutual, she provides strategic
guidance to underwriters and insureds on emerging cyber risks,
maturity models, and industry trends—bridging the gap between
cybersecurity strategy and enterprise risk.
> With deep expertise in governance, risk, and compliance
(GRC), Mea is a champion of NIST-based frameworks, fundamental
security principles, and supply chain security. Her background
spans critical infrastructure protection, regulatory alignment,
and the development of governance structures that embed security
across the business. She is widely respected for her ability to
translate complex technical risks into clear, compelling
language for executives and stakeholders alike.
> A 2025 Honoree of the SC Media Women in Cyber Award and
2024 Cyversity Educator of the Year, published author, and
active mentor, Mea teaches Fundamentals of GRC and advocates for
diversity in cybersecurity through many organizations including
Wicys, Cyversity and ISACA. Outside of her professional work,
she is a passionate quilt historian and educator living in St.
Paul, Minnesota, where she shares her love of textiles and
design alongside her three greyhounds.
Meeting will be on Discord. If you need an invite, look no
further: https://discord.gg/HYzJcfVGjH
Talk starts at 6:12 PM U.S. Central, but feel free to hop in early
and chat.
— TactiFail
https://dc612.org/index.php/2025/11/05/november-13th-2025-back-to-basics-why-we-get-it-wrong-and-how-to-get-it-right/