Show Notes / Recap
Guest: Aaron Stanley — VP of Security, dbt Labs
Host: Nate Lee — CISO and Founder, Cloudsec.ai
Topic: How to build scalable, business-aligned security programs without sacrificing speed or trust
Episode Overview
In this episode of the TPRM Podcast — Threats, Pitfalls & Risk Myths, Nate and Aaron dive into what it really takes to scale security in fast-moving tech organizations.
Aaron shares insights from leading security at dbt Labs, from balancing agility and control to building trust across engineering and leadership teams. They discuss how to integrate security into company culture early, communicate risk in ways that resonate with executives, and make security a business enabler rather than a bottleneck.
Key Takeaways
- Security can scale without slowing the business down.
- Collaboration between security and engineering drives real progress.
- Risk management is about alignment, not resistance.
- Communication and visibility are key to lasting trust.
- Effective security leadership focuses on enablement, not control.