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People Skills Outweigh Technical Prowess in the Best Security Leaders

SecureWorld News

Having helped build out many SecureWorld conferences, I have come to realize—likely to no one's surprise—that the best cybersecurity leaders indeed have some technical prowess, but it is their soft skills that make them exceptional leaders. Those are opportunities to get better, not excuses to give up or avoid future failures.

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CISOs: How to improve cybersecurity in an ever-changing threat landscape

CyberSecurity Insiders

The digital landscape is always changing to keep up with a constantly evolving world, and bad actors are also adapting. Everybody within an organization should work to establish and maintain good cybersecurity habits and measures, but much of the security burden falls on the chief information security officer (CISO).

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Nine Top of Mind Issues for CISOs Going Into 2023

Cisco Security

In my role, I regularly engage with CISOs in all kinds of sectors, representatives at industry bodies, and experts at analyst houses. This gives me an invaluable macroview not only of how the last 12 months have affected organizations and what CISOs are thinking about, but also how the upcoming year is shaping up.

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Inflation Is Making Cybersecurity Even More Challenging for Leaders

SecureWorld News

Global inflation can have, and is having, a significant impact on cybersecurity. As prices rise, organizations may be tempted to cut back on cybersecurity spending, making them more vulnerable to cyberattacks. Additionally, inflation can make it more difficult for organizations to keep up with the latest cybersecurity threats.

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The challenges of being a CISO during the COVID-19 pandemic

IT Security Guru

The pre-COVID-19 CISO. The global COVID-19 pandemic has been a tumultuous time for Chief information security officers (CISOs) who on any given day have a long and complicated list of responsibilities. An explosion of cyber risks and a complicated and constantly changing threat landscape.

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Burnout: The Hidden Cost of Working in Cybersecurity & Other High Risk Fields

Jane Frankland

Since 2011, I’ve consistently spoken, and written about the dangers of burnout in cybersecurity, and proposed leadership strategies for employee wellbeing. Chronic stress, which is a leading cause of burnout, can also change the brain’s structure, affecting regions responsible for emotional regulation and stress response.

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Security resilience: 4 ways to achieve company-wide buy-in

Cisco Security

She’s also been instrumental in shoring up network resilience for our customers in Ukraine. Also, “Accidental CISO” (AC), Chief Information Security Officer , who was just trying to get SOC2 and ISAC certifications for a vendor when he was abruptly named CISO of his organization. Lead with, “How can I make your life easier?”.

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