This topic is used to increase understanding about the position of a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). It also provides tips to help cyber executives succeed such as Building a Cyber Strategy.

Essential soft skills for executives to lead, influence, and implement change via large collaboration efforts.

Creating defense in depth to protect against attacks. Knowledge here is key for auditing and compliance (e.g., PCI).

Identifying how attackers circumvent defenses and effective incident response. Includes Offensive Security, Business Continuity, and DR.

Using emerging technologies (AI, 5G, IoT, Blockchain, Quantum) to enable digital transformation and business growth.

Understanding your technology and managing it through process and optimization.

Limiting the scope of attackers and managing access for vendors and third parties.

Compliance with laws and regulations, particularly for highly regulated industries like Finance and Medical.

Ensuring developers write secure code. A competitive advantage for organizations with custom software.

Identifying risks, likelihood, magnitude, and remediation costs to ensure transparency.

Building a resilient organization through security awareness and training.

Helpful Topics to improve the quality of life for Cyber Executives