Emotional Intelligence for Cyber Leaders – James Doggett, Jessica Hoffman, Sivan Tehila – BSW #352
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1. Emotional Intelligence for Cyber Leaders – Jessica Hoffman – BSW #352
Since the 1995 publication of Daniel Goleman’s international bestseller Emotional Intelligence, Why It Can Matter More Than IQ, a global movement has developed to bring “EQ” into practice in businesses, schools, and communities around the globe. But what is its impact on Cybersecurity?
In this interview, we welcome Jessica Hoffman, Deputy CISO for the City of Philadelphia, to discuss how Emotional Intelligence can be applied by CyberSecurity leadership to create a better culture and better leaders. Jessica will discuss the five skills that encompass Emotional Intelligence, including:
- Self Awareness
- Self Regulation
- Motivation
- Empathy
- Social Skills
and examples of how to use them. If you want to be a better cyber leader, then don't miss this episode.
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Guest
Jessica Hoffman is a Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) with almost 20 years of information technology and cybersecurity experience in both the government and private sectors. The majority of those years have been in Audit and Compliance. Jessica has dedicated her career to the safety, privacy of millions of Americans’ Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Protected Healthcare Information (PHI), and Federal Tax Information (FTI). She also is a Professor at Harrisburg University and The Pennsylvania State University. Jessica is a member of various organizations cultivating the next generation of cybersecurity professionals and also is a national speaker. Serving currently as the Deputy CISO for the City of Philadelphia and she enjoys long walks on the beach.
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2. Harnessing the Power of Data and AI & The Evolving Role of the CISO – James Doggett, Sivan Tehila – BSW #352
Semperis CISO Jim Doggett shares insights into the evolving role of the CISO. The daily onslaught of cyberattacks not only increases business risk, but also puts a company’s most important data at risk – data on the company, its employees, customers, and partners. Now, more than ever, the CISO is being asked to understand the business of cyber without being given much time to implement plans for protecting an organization’s infrastructure. There is a balance needed between being a technical and business leader, and Jim can share stories from his successful career to enlighten listeners.
Segment Resources:
Read: https://www.semperis.com/blog/5-itdr-steps-for-cisos/
Watch: https://www.semperis.com/resources/the-key-to-cyber-resilience-identity-system-defense/
This segment is sponsored by Semperis. Visit https://securityweekly.com/semperisrsac to learn more about them!
With new industry regulations, like the SEC’s Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules, there is an increasing demand on CISOs and security leaders to be able to quantify, communicate, and demonstrate how their cybersecurity programs and strategies are impacting the business. In this interview, Sivan Tehila, CEO and Founder of Onyxia Cyber, will discuss new advances in Cybersecurity Management and how CISOs and security leaders can harness the power of data intelligence, automation, and AI to proactively improve risk management, ensure organizational compliance, and align their security initiatives with business goals.
Segment Resources: https://rsac.vporoom.com/2024-04-30-Onyxia-Introduces-AI-to-Cybersecurity-Management-Platform-to-Power-Predictive-Security-Program-Management
This segment is sponsored by Onyxia. Visit https://securityweekly.com/onyxiarsac to learn more about them!
Guests
Jim is a veteran in information security and risk. The Ernst & Young retired partner helped build the company’s cybersecurity practice. He was CTRO at AIG, served as CSO and CTRO at Kaiser Permanente, and was JP Morgan Chase’s global leader of Information Risk and Resiliency, Treasury and Security Services.
Sivan Tehila, CEO & Founder of Onyxia Cyber, is a cybersecurity expert and entrepreneur with more than 15 years of experience. Sivan started her career serving in Israel’s Intelligence Corps, initially as an Intelligence Officer, then CISO of the Research and Analysis Division, before becoming Head of the Information Security Department. Subsequently, Sivan consulted on cybersecurity for Israel’s critical infrastructures and defense industries, and later became Director of Solution Architecture for Perimeter 81.
Sivan is also the Program Director for the Masters in Cybersecurity program at NY’s Katz School of Science and Health, Yeshiva University. The course was ranked second in the US by Fortune magazine. An advocate of women in cybersecurity, she founded Cyber Ladies NYC and developed a unique cybersecurity program for Manhattan High School for Girls. Sivan has been recognized by SC Magazine as a ‘Woman to Watch’ and hailed as one of ‘25 Influential Women in IT Security’.