Articles on Communication

Below are my perspectives on communication, drawn from my work as a security leader and practitioner.

• Communication How to Write Good Incident Response Reports
  Writing effective incident response reports is essential for communicating critical details, instilling confidence, and facilitating organizational learning. A good report should be concise,...
• Incident Response A Report Template for Incident Response
  Effective incident response relies on clear communication and structured documentation to ensure incidents are handled consistent with stakeholder expectations. A customizable incident report...
• Leadership Three Ways CISOs Can Drive More Meaningful Collaboration
  Modern CISOs must evolve from pure technologists into business leaders who actively collaborate with non-IT stakeholders. By gaining situational awareness, demonstrating how security supports...
• Communication Shift Your Mindset from Conflict to Collaboration to Succeed in Security
  The traditional combative mindset of security professionals often leads to friction with other departments and a reputation as the "Department of No." To become business enablers, security teams must...
• Communication How You Can Write Better Threat Reports
  Writing about cybersecurity threats requires deciding what details to include, demonstrating sound analysis, and addressing multiple audiences. A rating sheet checklist can help ensure threat reports...
• Communication Top 10 Cybersecurity Writing Mistakes
  Common writing mistakes span structure, look, words, tone, and information—the key aspects that work together to capture and hold readers' attention. Avoiding these pitfalls strengthens technical...