Organizations ranging from multinational corporations to government agencies and international nonprofits require cybersecurity expertise. These roles often include exciting opportunities for travel or relocation, making them an attractive path for professionals ready to take their careers global.
As former director of information security and privacy at Sonesta Hotels, Michael Woodson championed a proactive approach to cybersecurity. His leadership philosophy underscores the importance of cultural transformation and continuous learning in building robust security programs.
The role of CISOs is evolving beyond a technical leadership position to a more strategic one. As cybersecurity threats grow in complexity, CISOs must work closely with business leaders to align security strategies with overall business objectives, said Erika Dean, CSO at Robinhood Markets.
Over the past few decades, cybersecurity has evolved from a niche concern into a global priority, creating a vast and dynamic career field. While we celebrate the journey, let's also focus on how today's cybersecurity professionals will shape the future.
David Anderson's career began in banking and followed a path to the rapidly changing world of cyber insurance. Anderson, vice president of cyber liability at Woodruff Sawyer, shares how he built a practice rooted in transparency, trust and client education.
Brian Brackenborough, CISO at Channel 4, shares insights on transforming cybersecurity from a technical afterthought to a critical business priority. He discusses aligning security with business goals, fostering a security-minded culture and navigating the challenges of AI-powered threats.
Across the security landscape, partnerships are becoming a cornerstone in developing agile, prepared professionals who can not only react to threats but anticipate and neutralize them. Here's how universities, certification bodies, boot camps and industry leaders can drive the industry forward.
Patty Ryan, CISO at QuidelOrtho, didn’t begin her career in cybersecurity, but her commitment to transparency and trust has helped her bridge that gap. Faced with unexpected challenges, she relied on her strengths in communication to lead her team through complex shifts in the organization.
Martyn Booth has found that leadership means resilience, adaptability and fostering a collaborative, diverse team. Leading transformation efforts at global customer data science firm Dunnhumby, Booth stressed the value of having a strong foundation and strategic partnerships.
Helmut Spöcker, vice president and chief security officer of ECS partner management at SAP, shares his journey from the consulting business to security and his role at SAP. He advises new security leaders to focus on priority setting and effective decision-making.
Alex Galho, CyberEdBoard member and CIO, shared how he drives secure digital transformation by balancing AI integration with cybersecurity, fostering a security-first culture, and emphasizing continuous learning across his teams and the organization’s leadership.
In the latest weekly update, ISMG editors discussed the impact of recent law enforcement operations against ransomware gangs, the state of U.S. election security on the eve of the presidential election, and the key trends emerging from recent ISMG industry roundtables and summits.
Paramount's senior vice president of global information security risk management, Surinder Lall, shares his career path, the strategies for addressing AI innovation, digital footprints and balancing business needs with cybersecurity demands.
With cybersecurity now embedded across all industries and functions, the importance of aligning security measures with business objectives has never been greater. Here’s why being business savvy is crucial in cybersecurity - and how you can cultivate it to become a more effective professional.
With 75% of cybersecurity leaders facing the worst threat landscape they've seen and 90% reporting workforce shortages, emotional intelligence has become crucial for effective leadership and team retention, said Tara Wisniewski, EVP of advocacy, global markets and member engagement at ISC2.
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