- Leadership From Chief Opinion Officer to Action-Taker
Security leaders who only assess risks and express concerns operate as Chief Opinion Officers rather than change agents. Delivering outcomes requires agreeing with colleagues on what's real, deciding...
- Leadership What Being a CISO Taught Me About Security Leadership
A four-point framework to succeeding as a CISO, based on my experiences of building and leading a security program at a high-growth company. It shows how to focus on the defender's advantage and...
- Leadership The Chief Insecurity Officer
What if the CISO's job isn't to maximize security but to calibrate the right amount of insecurity? Reframing the role this way turns security leaders from obstacles into enablers of business velocity.
- Leadership Escaping the Vulnerability Management Hamster Wheel
Most vulnerability programs are stuck in a loop of scanning, reporting, and patching that offers a false sense of accomplishment. Escaping this cycle requires shrinking the attack surface,...
- Leadership The CISO's Mindset: Outcomes, Automation, and Leadership
The role of the CISO evolving into a blend of leadership and technical expertise, with increased accountability for business outcomes. Key trends include leveraging automation and AI to enhance...
- Leadership Transform the Defender's Dilemma into the Defender’s Advantage
The "defender's dilemma"—that defenders must be perfect while attackers only need to be right once—is a misconception that undervalues the strategic position of security teams. By adopting a...