While the internet lights up with terrifying costume ideas every October, what we find truly scary are the security breaches that have hit major companies in recent months. Luckily, we have National Cybersecurity Awareness month to provide focus and resources toward a safe and secure internet. To celebrate and observe the month, our diverse team of security thought leaders will present ideas, opinions and best practices around security. First up is Senior Analyst for Security and Compliance Maria Thompson-Saeb, who asks organizations to close the silo between security and compliance to find a security-focused sweet spot. At Okta, I have the privilege to work on a very unique team. Although I’m a compliance professional, I work as part of the Okta Security Team. In my role, I must think like a security admin. I need the ability to understand the controls used to prevent, mitigate, and detect security issues.