Why CISOs Don’t Want Tool Jockeys…And What They Want Instead
What skills do CISOs want, more than technical skills? What should you prioritize, to stand out from the crowd?
leadership
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Interacting With CISOs: 4 Tips for Security People
Authenticity doesn't guarantee success, but the lack of authenticity guarantees failure. Here's a few things to consider.
The Fish, the Fishbowl, and All the Things We Thought We Knew
The fishbowl distorts perception, but in a way which confirms our biases. How does this hurt us in security and transformation, and what should we do about it?
Business Leaders: How to Help the Technologists to Help You
We all sometimes need to be reminded that security risk is not the only risk, and sometimes not even the most important risk, that a business faces.
It’s Time to Retire “Attackers Only Have to be Right Once; Defenders Have to be Right 100% of the Time”, and Here’s Why
Along with "people are the weakest link", this phrase has been shaping unhealthy cultures in security for years. It's time to stop saying it, and here's why.
Healthy Work/Life Balance: 4 Critical Questions to Ask Yourself—And Your Employer
4 questions to help you assess where you are, and what to do about it.
Honest Self-Reflection for Security Leaders, Post-Breach: 3 Important Questions to Ask Yourself
There's never just one reason why a breach occurs, but leaders have a unique responsibility because they own budget, strategy, and prioritisation. Here are 3 questions to consider carefully.