David Bauer has been working professionally with IT security since the late 1980s. As a pioneer in the field he helped bring Morgan Stanley’s first website online an
d was instrumental in Merrill Lynch being the first major bank to outsource major security services. Our conversation explored his history as one of the first Chief Information Security Officers on Wall Street, from his experience at Bell Labs through Wall Street and his current advisory work. He discusses the role of regulations helping companies improve their security, and shares valuable insights to help small and medium size businesses.