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From Newbie to Teammate: Embracing Your New CISO with the Soft Side of Cyber
Hey there, First off, Happy New Year! We hope you all had a terrific holiday stretch, and we're excited to be back this year with all new refreshed content to help you make an outsized positive impact in cybersecurity. Stay tuned because we'll be resuming our regular blog posts, podcasts, and video content in this new year. We've also got some exciting training opportunities, both in-person and virtual, coming soon. Let's get into it! This week, we're rolling out the welcome mat for our new CISOs – the unsung heroes keeping our digital doors unbreached. So, grab your metaphorical coffee cups and join us as we explore the "soft side" of CISO onboarding. The turn of the year is often a busy time for people changing roles. How you join is just as important as how you leave. So, we're diving deep into Frank's most recent post, packed with tips and tricks for making your new CISO feel like part of the team (and a cybersecurity rockstar!). We'll cover building trust, sharing crucial knowledge, and fostering a collaborative environment that empowers your CISO to shine.
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⏪️ In case you missed it Helpful resources for you to check outThis section breaks down some relevant resources across the web for you to check out. 👉 HBR article on how to make sure new employees feel welcome to the team from day 1. 👉 Michael Watkin's book The First 90 Days that provides a pretty amazing framework for how to discern what stage of change and organization is in and how to lead through it. 👉 Ted Talk by Amy Edmonson on how to turn any group of strangers into a high-functioning team. Action ItemGet the Tea Flowing: Schedule a casual coffee chat with your new CISO (or any new member of the team if you don't have a new CISO coming in). It's a low-pressure way to break the ice, build rapport, and share hidden gems of organizational knowledge. Bonus: Add a personal touch to the introduction by sharing a brief anecdote about your own onboarding experience. If you appreciate this content, please take a minute and share it on social media or forward it to a colleague. Keep growing, - Rob & Frank 113 Cherry St #92768, Seattle, WA 98104-2205 |
Soft Side of Cyber
Empowering cybersecurity professionals with the non-technical skills they need to thrive.
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