Hey there, Compliance is so often looked at in security circles as a burden. It’s a thing to do. It’s expensive. It’s not equating to actual security. Those are just a few of the many reasons that security teams are typically not the biggest fans of compliance. This week’s article focuses on how you can get the most out of compliance so it can actually help your business instead of hamper your team’s resources and energy levels. If you’re leading a security team or involved in the day-to-day...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
Hey there, Are you aspiring to climb the ladder in your cybersecurity career but unsure where to start? Whether it’s the prestigious CISO role you’re eyeing or a leap into a more strategic position, understanding the intricacies of career advancement is crucial. Our latest article, "So You Want to Get Promoted in Cybersecurity?", is a treasure trove of insights tailored just for you. It delves into the different pathways you can take in the field, whether it’s the individual contributor or...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
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...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
Hey there, As you go throughout your days in cyber, you often become entangled with technical jargon, technical details, and the latest security practices. We know intrinsically that soft skills are an important part of our jobs but we don't pay them the say attention that their technical counterparts receive. So, this week's article sheds light on 5 hard truths about soft skills. Despite those, why we need to push through and keep improving. We're reminded by one of my favorite authors,...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
Ahoy! Today, we're going to talk a bit about navigating a cyber storm. A crisis. When s&@t hits the fan, you need to respond and navigate that to get your organization to the other side, not just surviving but growing from the experience. While our primary aim remains prevention, we must also prepare ourselves for the eventuality of a breach. It's the balance of proactive strategy and rapid reaction that ensures the digital ship remains unsinkable. What goes into that response? That's what...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
Hey there, Navigating the intricate dance between strategic objectives and actionable metrics is a craft every CISO needs to master. That's why this week, we're thrilled to bring you an article that dives into this relationship. Discover how OKRs and metrics complement each other and how to leverage them for enhanced security postures and organizational success. OKRs and metrics can be a fantastic tool to communicate internally amongst a team or department but also across departments to our...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
Hey there, Cybersecurity is often looked at as a technical field. It certainly has a lot of technical elements to it, but that's like the tip of the iceberg. Working in cybersecurity has a lot of people and process parts to it. You're supporting "the business" and a bigger mission. When you're in the CISO role, you will struggle mightily if you focus too much on technology or try to solve every problem with technology. You're there to partner and collaborate with your peers. To enable them....
almost 2 years ago • 1 min read
Hey there, When you step into a new cybersecurity role, you're drinking from the firehose. Joining a new organization as the CISO is both exciting and a bit overwhelming, whether it's a startup, midsize organization, or massive enterprise. There's new tech to learn, team members to meet, security architectures to become familiar with, and more. Building relationships with your peers is an understated yet critically important step when you first join. Some may prefer to wait until they know...
almost 2 years ago • 1 min read
Hey there, Have you ever found yourself working in a toxic security culture? Maybe it was one that bullied its users. Maybe it was one that was terrified of all risk. Culture has a powerful effect on everything happening around it, whether it's team or organizational culture. This week, we wanted to take a little bit of a different approach and explore some toxic narratives that are so prevalent in our field. Self-talk plays a significant role in how we perform and feel about ourselves on a...
almost 2 years ago • 1 min read