Leadership

Master the human side of GRC leadership that nobody teaches but everyone needs. Leading security teams that do not hate you, influencing executives who actually listen, and making GRC decisions that stick. For senior pros who want respect, not just compliance checkmarks.

01 Nov 2023 Leadership Featured

What Ted Lasso can teach us about cybersecurity leadership

Examining common themes in cybersecurity leadership and the leadership concepts explored in Ted Lasso, the popular comedy-drama about a football coach leaving for Europe to coach soccer.

25 Oct 2023 Leadership

How to handle conflicts in information security

Sharing experiences in solving conflicts inherent to the cybersecurity profession.

09 Aug 2023 Leadership

Common Security Analyst Mistakes to Avoid

Successful security analysts understand the context of an organization. They educate colleagues about security risks. They leverage the trust they've earned to guide and advise their colleagues. Here's what NOT to do to achieve success!

05 Jul 2023 Leadership

Selling InfoSec Differently

Information security is expensive, inconvenient, and hard. Fear-mongering dulls itself over time. If you are a security representative in your organization, whether full-time or more likely part-time, influence, as a means of connection, will get you farther.

24 May 2023 Leadership Featured

Mental Health in Cybersecurity: the Hidden Threat

Insider perspective on mental health and burnout in the cybersecurity field. I explore how cybersecurity professionals' commitment to integrity can lead to frustration. We want to fix everything and help everyone. We must learn the latest tech. No wonder we feel overwhelmed.