A Day in the Life of a CISO: Personal Mentorship from 24+ Battle-Tested CISOs - Mentoring We Never Got
暫譯: CISO的一天：來自24位經驗豐富CISO的個人指導 - 我們未曾獲得的指導

Explore the evolving field of cybersecurity leadership and gain real-world insights from top security leaders on strategy, communication, and resilience to excel as a CISO in today's digital landscape

Key Features:

- Gain practical perspectives from global CISOs on cyber transformation, risk management, and career growth

- Explore AI threats, building resilient teams, cyber strategy, communication skills, and breach recovery

- Equip yourself to lead effectively while adapting to evolving cyber challenges

- Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book Description:

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.

What You Will Learn:

- Adapt security strategies to manage emerging threats, including AI-driven risks

- Build and execute cyber strategies while balancing business needs and budget constraints

- Discover effective leadership and communication techniques critical for CISOs

- Implement talent development strategies for building a resilient cybersecurity team

- Learn from real-world incidents, including how to recover after breaches

- Explore career development pathways for cybersecurity professionals, including alternative and non-traditional paths to CISO roles

Who this book is for:

This book is for aspiring cybersecurity leaders and managers, as well as current CISOs seeking to sharpen their leadership and strategic skills.

IT and risk management professionals transitioning into cybersecurity leadership roles and business executives and board members interested in cybersecurity governance will also find this book useful.

Table of Contents

- Sunrise on a New Day

- Hand-to-Hand Combat with Lazarus

- Priorities for the New CISO

- Cyber Threat Intelligence That Is Actionable

- How I Got to Be CISO

- The Journey to CISO - from Humble Beginnings to Leadership

- Stepping Up into a Global Role

- Diverse Paths to Cybersecurity Leadership

- Overcoming Doubt

- How to Defend with Less

- Being Brilliant at the Basics

- A CISO in Japan

- Navigating the C-Suite, Board and DOPE Dynamics

- Systems Thinking for CISOs

- The CISO as a Change Agent

- Alternative Career Paths to Consider

- So, You Got Fired

- Rebuilding after a Breach

- Cyber Strategy That Makes a Difference

- Do's and Don'ts for CISOs

- Developing Cyber Talent

- Managing Critical Vulnerabilities

- AI: The Promise and Challenge

- Protecting the USA

- Why Risk Management Matters

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