In Name Only, “Reasonable” Cybersecurity, & Value in Veterans – BSW #254

If you’re not in the meeting where decisions are made, then you’re not part of the C-Suite—whatever your title may be.

Weak leadership can demotivate and demoralize the security workforce. Here's what to look out for: 1. Inability to think strategically 2. Running from crisis to crisis 3. Hesitance to put anything in writing 4. Words and actions don't align 5. Poor communication skills 6. Suppressing talent 7. Self-centered 8. Does not make tough decisions 9. Does not answer tough questions 10. Takes cover (and credit)

Understanding the state of cybersecurity in private companies is essential to forming a legal standard of reasonable cybersecurity at the state and local level.

Continuous practice makes perfect; the same is true for cybersecurity. Ultimately, tabletop exercises will reduce the risk of damage from a cybersecurity attack, which gives businesses greater peace of mind and confidence that their experts can execute a recovery plan efficiently. These exercises bring teams together, increasing their effectiveness and enhancing cooperation and communication between key people across departments beyond just IT. Employees will also develop a clear understanding of their responsibilities, hone their decision-making skills and learn how to support the incident management processes.

The Securities and Exchange Commission this week proposed new rules that would require public companies to report a cybersecurity incident within four business days after the organization determines that it has experienced a "material cybersecurity incident."

CISOs struggling to fill their vacancies should take a closer look at the opportunities afforded by military veterans.

When we craft a presentation, we sometimes spend more time on how to deliver the message than on the strategy and vision that will make the message more effective. We make a monumental mistake when we skip strategy and head straight for delivery. Instead, presenters should focus on building trust. The authors identified five competencies a leader can utilize to gain buy-in and build trust in the context of a presentation: clarity, compassion, competency, connection, consistency.