Fastly CISO Marshall Erwin on leveraging major incidents for career advancement
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Marshall Erwin, CISO at Fastly, discusses his unconventional journey into cybersecurity leadership. He emphasizes the importance of leveraging major incidents as pivotal moments for career advancement. Erwin's path includes roles at the CIA, Mozilla, and Fastly, where he has faced high-stakes cybersecurity challenges. He advises aspiring professionals to focus on technical foundations and hands-on experience, and to view critical incidents as opportunities for growth and leadership.
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09.10.2025 18:33 1 articles · 2h ago
Fastly CISO Marshall Erwin shares insights on career advancement through major incidents
Marshall Erwin, CISO at Fastly, discussed his career journey and the importance of leveraging major incidents for professional growth. Erwin's path includes roles at the CIA, Mozilla, and Fastly, where he has managed significant cybersecurity responsibilities. He advises aspiring professionals to focus on technical foundations and hands-on experience, and to view critical incidents as opportunities for leadership and career advancement.
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- Fastly CISO: Using Major Incidents as Career Catalysts — www.darkreading.com — 09.10.2025 18:33
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Marshall Erwin began his cybersecurity career in 2004 at the CIA's cyber unit.
First reported: 09.10.2025 18:331 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Fastly CISO: Using Major Incidents as Career Catalysts — www.darkreading.com — 09.10.2025 18:33
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Erwin's career includes roles at the CIA, Mozilla, and Fastly, where he has managed significant cybersecurity responsibilities.
First reported: 09.10.2025 18:331 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Fastly CISO: Using Major Incidents as Career Catalysts — www.darkreading.com — 09.10.2025 18:33
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Fastly's network serves major companies like Reddit, Pinterest, and The New York Times, making Erwin's role crucial for global web traffic security.
First reported: 09.10.2025 18:331 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Fastly CISO: Using Major Incidents as Career Catalysts — www.darkreading.com — 09.10.2025 18:33
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Erwin advises aspiring cybersecurity professionals to gain hands-on technical experience and view major incidents as opportunities for career growth.
First reported: 09.10.2025 18:331 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Fastly CISO: Using Major Incidents as Career Catalysts — www.darkreading.com — 09.10.2025 18:33