CISOs should observe specific signals from an organization’s culture to better understand their role and prioritize programs.

There are a few different flavors of “Chief of Staff” that have a clear value proposition and yet manifest differently. They may already exist in your organization and are cloaked under different titles such as: program manager, Chief of Staff, COO, Deputy, CAO. The below list of different ‘flavors’ of…

The Office of the CISO framework integrates the (increasingly expected) elements of ‘executive’ in the context of the CISO function. CISOs are more impactful, and their programs are more effective; when they are delivering at a higher caliber of ‘executive.’ Introduction: The CISO Is Also An “Office.” As we enter 2022, cybersecurity continues to challenge corporations and…

Heading into the new school year, I was thinking about the experience my children will have as they start a new school. …

No two CISO jobs are the same. This guide is designed to scale for security leadership from the enterprise down to the startup. People cling to this notion of “first 90 days” in a new job. Sometimes it’s “first 100 days.” In some cases, it’s just referred to as “onboarding.” …

In the middle of the Coronavirus pandemic, there is a desperate shortage of platelets and also plasma for the blood banks and hospitals. Below are specific recommendations for potential donors to prepare for and to donate blood Covid-Safely. This list was adapted from advice and guidance provided by The World…

The one constant across Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) is that each of them have different expectations to live up to in their roles. While the role of CISO is still relatively new, companies haven’t yet embraced a consistent set of expectations for CISOs to deliver. Adding to the confusion…

In business, communication is king. And yet, knowing when to communicate what message and to whom can be an art form. Pitch an idea before it’s fully baked and risk losing buy-in. Suggest a new program before you have the right level of support and miss out on budget dollars…