Articles on Communication

• Incident Response How Much Should an Information Security Book Cost?
• Assessments Security Assessment Report as a Critique, Not Criticism
  Write security assessment reports as critique, not criticism. Focus on factual findings, processes, and organizational structure rather than chastising individuals—angry readers ignore key messages....
• Training Developing Cybersecurity Skills Through Deliberate Practice
  Years of experience alone don't create expertise—improvement requires deliberate practice with immediate feedback and coaching. Security professionals should form peer relationships, identify...
• Leadership How to Achieve Work-Life Balance in Information Security?
• Communication The Need to Deal with Internal Politics for Security Professionals
  Nearly half of security professionals report internal and political issues consume most of their time. Rather than viewing this as red tape preventing real work, accept that navigating organizational...
• Communication The Lure of Notoriety for Information Security Experts
  If an expert makes a discovery that improves security, can they make a difference if no one hears about it? On-line presence builds professional reputation, but pursuing notoriety diverts attention...