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Cybersecurity Education & Training

Focusing on cybersecurity, this column covers essential topics for CISOs, including cyber leadership, infosec best practices, pentesting, red teaming, zero trust, threat assessments, data security and privacy, insider threats and more.

Cyber Tactics Column

Columnist and cybersecurity leader John McClurg guides CISOs through cybersecurity standards, information security tools, security frameworks and risk management techniques.

Leadership & Management

In the security industry, transformation is inevitable. In this column, our columnist aims to spark a dialogue on leadership, management challenges and the evolution of the security profession. Join the conversation!

Security Talk Column

Editor Madeline Lauver highlights top-of-mind issues and challenges facing enterprise security programs and the industry as a whole.

Career Intelligence

Looking to climb the corporate security ladder? Corporate security executive search leader Jerry J. Brennan offers insight and strategies to enable your ascent to the C-Suite.

Leader to Leader

Security industry veteran Burke Brownfeld has held a number of leadership roles throughout his career in both the public and private sector. Sit down with Brownfeld as he uses his experiences to formulate thought-provoking questions as he connects with security leader peers about their challenges, focuses and careers in the industry.

The Risk Matrix

Intelligence is becoming as essential for modern security in the private and non-profit sectors as it has long been for governments. In this column, Daniil Davydoff helps you navigate and leverage the latest ideas and developments in intelligence analysis, global and workplace risk, threat assessments and investigations.

ARTICLES

The word No in a thought bubble
Leadership & Management

Learning to say "no" in your security career

Saying no appropriately and strategically goes to the heart of leadership.
Michael Gips
Michael Gips
February 9, 2024

Security leaders all want to prove their value, pull their weight, support the team. But saying no appropriately and strategically goes to the heart of leadership.


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Career Intelligence

Align your security career for future success

When seeking new employment in the security field, the best reference is your ability to build proactive security coalitions.
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Jerry J. Brennan
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Joanne R. Pollock
February 8, 2024

When you present your successes to a future employer, articulate how your program proactively built coalitions to get ahead of future security risks.


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Cyber Tactics

The intersection of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence

AI has proven to be a valuable asset in the cybersecurity arsenal, but it is not a silver bullet.
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Pam Nigro
January 15, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a valuable cybersecurity asset, but it's not a silver bullet. To best leverage AI, we must consider the security teams of the future.


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Social communication
Leadership & Management

Security leadership philosophy and LinkedIn communication style

Three security leaders, three distinct and emblematic communication styles and personas on LinkedIn. How does online networking impact security leadership?
Michael Gips
Michael Gips
January 12, 2024

Networking online plays an important role in the security profession today. In this column, we investigate three distinct communication styles on LinkedIn.


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Security Talk

The 3 C's of a successful security investigation

Cynthia Merchant, Associate Director, Global Security at Novartis, discusses what she's learned over her career in investigations.
Madeline Lauver
January 12, 2024

Security professionals conducting investigations are charged with gathering credible evidence to determine if, when, where, why and how an incident occurred.


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Security Executive Interview Preparation
Career Intelligence

Security executive interview preparation: New Year strategy

In 2024, companies are even more focused on hiring the right senior security executive. Do your research on security leadership interviews to land the role.
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Jerry J. Brennan
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Joanne R. Pollock
January 11, 2024

In 2024, companies are even more focused on hiring the right senior security executive. Do your research on security leadership interviews to land the role.


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AI Security Risks
Cyber Tactics

AI security risks: Separating hype from reality

By investing in AI training and providing teams with the necessary tools, security professionals can harness the power of AI to enhance their capabilities and address the associated risks effectively.
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Pam Nigro
December 14, 2023

By investing in artificial intelligence training and the necessary tools, security professionals can harness the power of AI to enhance their capabilities.


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Latinas in Cyber
Security Talk

The power of community: Elevating Latinas in cybersecurity

Samantha Bolet, Vice President and Cofounder of the security nonprofit Latinas in Cyber, discusses the importance of community in cybersecurity workforce development.
Madeline Lauver
December 13, 2023

Samantha Bolet, Vice President and Cofounder of the security nonprofit Latinas in Cyber, discusses the importance of community in cyber workforce development.


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woman writing
Leadership & Management

Should you write a security book?

If you're considering becoming a security author, check out the following factors to consider along the writing journey.
Michael Gips
Michael Gips
December 13, 2023

Enterprise security executives share information constantly. Those who are writing-inclined may consider authoring the next security book.


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Career Intelligence

Security executive interview preparation: End of year planning

Demonstrate these 14 soft skills in your interview to prove you're the best candidate for the job.
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Jerry J. Brennan
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Joanne R. Pollock
December 12, 2023

Security leaders looking to change jobs can hone their interview skills by studying the iceberg interview model and emphasizing soft skills.


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