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.
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.
In cybersecurity, there's no such thing as "done learning." The field's dynamic nature - driven by rapid technological advances and evolving threats - demands that professionals stay adaptable and proactive. It's essential for staying relevant, effective and prepared for what's next.
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.
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.
Security leaders face a fundamental challenge as AI and cybersecurity take conflicting approaches to data handling. This divergence requires organizations to rethink their security strategies while maintaining resilience, said Ian Monteiro, executive director at Image Engine.
When Norman Kromberg looks back over his career as a security leader and IT audit specialist, understanding threats and vulnerabilities was just part of the reason for his success. A major factor was - and still is - understanding the business side of the organization.
Dom Lucas, head of security at British International Investment, reflects on how his law enforcement background shaped his approach to cybersecurity, focusing on the value of communication and continuous learning. He advises new security leaders to be open to learning from failures.
Understanding business goals is key to aligning cybersecurity strategies, said Erik Hart, CISO at commercial real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield. Hart stressed the importance of security leaders becoming solution finders who integrate cybersecurity with business operations.
In the rapidly changing cybersecurity field, continuous education and upskilling are crucial. Ram Kumar, cybersecurity leader at a global automotive company and a CyberEdBoard member, recommends continuous training and staying up to date on new technologies and regulations.
Curiosity is one of the most important traits for success in cybersecurity. Professionals in this field regularly face complex problems that require an inquisitive mind, and gamified, hands-on learning is one of the best ways to develop an inquisitive mindset.
The healthcare sector is plagued by increasingly complex cyberthreats, and simply meeting compliance standards is not doing enough to protect sensitive healthcare data, according to Christopher Frenz, assistant vice president of IT security at Mount Sinai South Nassau.
John F. Banghart has spent 30 years in cybersecurity, and he appreciates the importance of creative thinking, upskilling and collaboration. Looking back on the Heartbleed vulnerability, Banghart said the incident demonstrates the need to address software supply chain risks causing problems today.
Today's workforce is increasingly insisting on having employer-provided education and development opportunities. Learn why offering employees opportunities for education and development is both a retention strategy and a key component of a successful business strategy.
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