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  • Are Security Certifications Worth Renewing?

    Are Security Certifications Worth Renewing?

    Almost weekly I see someone post a question on social media asking: “Is renewing my security certification worth it?” This is a valid question since security certifications are often expensive, time consuming and hard won. Maintaining your security certification may be required to land a new job, but not required to continue in the role.… Read more

  • Navigating Hardware Supply Chain Security

    Navigating Hardware Supply Chain Security

    Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about hardware supply chain security and how the risks and controls differ from software supply chain security. As a CSO, one of your responsibilities is to ensure your supply chain is secure, yet the distributed nature of our global supply chain makes this a challenging endeavor. In this post… Read more

  • Accelerate Your CISO Career By Investing In Your Brand

    Accelerate Your CISO Career By Investing In Your Brand

    When I was in the military there was a single consistent phrase that was repeated to us over and over again – reputation matters. Even though the military is a large organization, your specialization creates a small group and so how you perform and behave will stay with you throughout your career. This concept is… Read more

  • Whats The Difference Between A CSO and CISO?

    Whats The Difference Between A CSO and CISO?

    Like Arnold Schwarzenegger to Danny DeVito in the movie Twins, the Chief Security Officer (CSO) role is the big brother to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) role. What is the difference between these two roles and what skills does a CISO need to focus on if they aspire to become a CSO? In this… Read more

  • When Evaluating A New CISO Role Don’t Forget The SEC 10-K And Other Governance Forms

    When Evaluating A New CISO Role Don’t Forget The SEC 10-K And Other Governance Forms

    When evaluating a new CISO role it is common to do research on the company, industry, product line, etc., but an area that is often overlooked are SEC filings like the SEC Form 10-K and board committee charters. SEC filings and committee charters can offer a wealth of information about how a company views and… Read more

  • Start Preparing For Your Next Role During Your Current Role

    Start Preparing For Your Next Role During Your Current Role

    If there is one piece of advice I can pass on to anyone – it is don’t wait to start preparing for your next role. No matter where you are in your career, your job will constantly expose you to new things and those new things will change your perspective, give you experience and make… Read more