The Secrets of Top Performing CISOs as the Board Expands Cybersecurity Risk Oversight – BSW #319
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- 1. Corporate boards expand cybersecurity risk oversight: EY
The recent study shows Fortune 100 chief information security officers are growing more closely engaged with their boards and C-suites.
- 2. The importance of CISOs is not recognised by senior leadership
Lack of C-Level buy-in and boardroom awareness is hindering cyber security budget allocation and putting organisations at risk.
- 3. The secret habits of top-performing CISOs – Help Net Security
“As the CISO role continues to rapidly evolve, it becomes even more critical for security and risk leaders to protect time for professional development,” said Chiara Girardi, Senior Principal, Research at Gartner. “Developing new skills and knowledge as the role changes is essential to effectively serve as a strategic advisor to the business – the new CISO paradigm.”
- 4. “Leadership Strategy and Tactics: Field Manual” by Jocko Willink Summary
“Leadership Strategy and Tactics: Field Manual” by Jocko Willink is a comprehensive guide to leadership principles and practical strategies derived from the author’s experiences as a Navy SEAL officer and leadership consultant. In this 2,500-word summary, we will explore the key concepts and takeaways from the book.
- 5. “The Infinite Game” by Simon Sinek Summary
“The Infinite Game” is a book written by Simon Sinek that challenges conventional thinking about business and leadership. Published in 2019, the book presents the concept of an “infinite game” as opposed to a “finite game,” highlighting the significance of adopting an infinite mindset in various aspects of life, particularly in business, leadership, and organizational strategy.
- 6. Stop Overworking After Vacation
After a vacation, it can be tempting to double down on work in an attempt to make up for “lost” time, or to try to hurry through the time it takes to get back up to speed. Other times, the urge to overwork stems from a well-meaning effort to relieve team members of the extra work they were covering for you, or a desire to demonstrate that even though you were away, your commitment remains high and you’re still valuable to the organization. Whatever the motivation behind post-vacation overwork, it can leave you boomeranging from one extreme to the other, which increases stress and actually undermines your efforts to catch up. So how can you retain all the benefits of work recovery and resist jumping right back into the grind? The authors offer several strategies.
