From English Lit to Cybersecurity Founder with Tracey Nyholt

In this episode of CCN Conversations, host Francois Guay sits down with Tracey Nyholt, founder and CEO of TechJutsu.

Tracey shares her unconventional path into cybersecurity, beginning with an English literature degree and working her way into the industry by teaching herself technical skills and learning through hands on experience.

The conversation explores the founding of TechJutsu, a Calgary based cybersecurity company focused on identity and access management and solving one of the most overlooked attack vectors in organizations today: help desk authentication. Tracey explains how attackers exploit call centers to reset passwords and bypass security controls, and how her team developed technology to protect against those attacks.

Francois and Tracey also discuss the realities of building a cybersecurity company, including scaling into international markets, navigating emerging technologies like AI and quantum, and the importance of listening to customers when developing security products.

The episode also highlights career development in cybersecurity, the importance of communication skills, and lessons for aspiring founders entering the industry.

Listen now and join the conversation.