CISO's perspective from the frontlines
Trust is the bedrock of any successful and healthy relationships. In organizations, it fosters collaboration, empowers team members, strengthens decision-making, and inspires confidence in leadership. Building trust takes time and consistent effort, but the rewards are a culture of transparency, accountability, and a workforce that is both motivated and secure. Therefore it is critical for CISOs...
Recently I finished reading the book Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein, which I find not only interesting but very relevant to Cybersecurity. Our world is becoming increasingly specialized, and it’s easy to believe that the key to success is to focus on one thing and become an expert. This is especially true in Cybersecurity where over the years I had...
Cybersecurity isn't just a cost anymore, it's a strategic advantage. That's why CISOs have gone from behind-the-scenes techies to boardroom influencers. The CISO is a Renaissance figure of the digital age - blending tech mastery, strategic foresight, and human touch. This path is demanding, but for those who answer, the triumphs are equally profound.
Ever dreamt of becoming a CISO? Before grabbing the reins, consider the motivations. Titles and fat checks are tempting, but the reality is demanding, stressful, and requires more than tech mastery. The right reasons? Leadership, protecting critical assets, building high-performing teams, and shaping a security-aware culture. The best part? Collaborating with an amazing security community. But...
In an ever-evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity has become more critical than ever. In this episode of Risk Never Sleeps, I visited with Ed Gaudet CEO at Censinet and shared insights earned from my career journey, highlighting adaptability and essential skills as key elements of his success across diverse industries. We talked about emotional intelligence in cybersecurity communication, AI...
Fear is one of the seven universal emotions experienced by everyone around the world. Fear arises with the threat of harm, either physical, emotional, or psychological, real or imagined. In this episode of the Cyber Security Leadership podcast, Jeff Snyder and I discuss whether we have too much fear in business and in the cyber security practice.
In this episode of the Cyber Security Leadership podcast, Jeff Snyder and I discuss authenticity and what does it mean for a leader to be authentic. Being authentic means that you act in ways that show your true self and how you feel. Rather than showing people only a particular side of yourself, you express your whole self genuinely. That means to succeed in being authentic, you first have to...
Almost every CISO was asked during the job interview or right when they started, what will you do in your first 90 days? Many CISOs are ready to jump headfirst and tell the organization what needs to be done! Is that wise? Is there a better way?In this episode Jeff Snyder and I are joined by David Lam, the author of the book: “The New IQ: Leading Up, Down, and Across Using Innovative...
We’ve all been in situations at work where we secretly wish we could tell someone exactly what we think about them, or worse we had to fight an urge to go across the table and smack them over the head. While this type of reaction would have satisfied us in the moment, the long terms affects may be severe, hence we need Impulse Control. Where impulses are coming from, how do we control them, and...
An emotionally intelligent individual is both highly conscious of his or her own emotional states as well as others, and is able to identify and manage them. What does it mean to have emotional intelligence in practice? Can it be thought? In this episode of the Cyber Security Leadership podcast, Jeff Snyder and I discuss why security professionals need to have emotional intelligence.
CISO's perspective from the frontlines