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A Day in the Life of a CISO

A Day in the Life of a CISO

By : David J. Gee
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A Day in the Life of a CISO

A Day in the Life of a CISO

By: David J. Gee

Overview of this book

As cyber threats become more complex, effective cybersecurity leadership calls for more than technical expertise; it requires strategic thinking, resilient leadership, and deft communication skills. A Day in the Life of a CISO brings together candid insights from some of the world’s most accomplished CISOs and cybersecurity executives. With invaluable guidance on managing emerging threats, balancing risk and business needs, leading through crisis, and building elite security teams, this book is a practical, real-world guide for professionals looking to elevate their cybersecurity careers or transition into leadership roles. You’ll benefit from the collective wisdom and hard-earned experiences of 29 contributors representing leading organizations worldwide, and learn how to craft cyber strategies, manage vulnerabilities, lead transformations, and develop long-lasting careers in cybersecurity. Whether you are an aspiring CISO, a current security leader, or a business executive seeking a deeper understanding of cybersecurity leadership, this book offers you the knowledge and inspiration to thrive in an increasingly challenging digital world. *Email sign-up and proof of purchase required
Table of Contents (38 chapters)
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Advice to the New CISO
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Building Your CISO Skills
20
Advanced CISO Toolkit
27
Advice from CISO ‘Yoda Masters’
37
Index

How to Defend with Less

Every CISO must drive cyber transformation. However, not every business has the same deep pockets that some financial institutions, for example, may have to spend on cybersecurity. While this makes the role of the CISO more difficult, it is also fair to say that such organisations may be less attractive to attack than, for instance, a bank, but that does not mean that they should wait to be breached.

Being able to understand your own defence strategy and what you must respond to with regard to threat actors is the foundation of cyber transformation. Being a successful CISO is not about budget, although that can help. There is always an element of ‘luck’ involved, but better CISOs are able to focus on what is more important from a risk standpoint.

But, that being said, what do you do as a CISO with a small budget? There are clear lessons to be learnt in considering that ‘less is more’. So many times I have seen large financial...

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