Creating a strong security program in a product shop is tough. In a setting where quick movement and fast production is the key driver of revenue, security can feel like a drag on innovation. But there are ways to align security strategies in a smoother and more efficient way. The …
The ’53-Man’ Roster for Security (Part 3 of 3)
Welcome back! My Eagles won again and beat an undefeated Tampa Bay team with a great defense, on the road, which was awesome. Miami absolutely destroyed Denver to the point where the Broncos should be called the Denver Foals. Ouch. We’re all scratching our heads as to how the Rams …
The ’53-Man’ Roster for Security (Part 2 of 3)
Welcome back! Football’s second week did not disappoint at all…my Eagles found another way to win despite an anemic offense, the Bengals lost a heartbreaker at home, the 49ers are starting to look unstoppable, and the Giants, Steelers, and Chiefs all proved that fortunes could change on any given Sunday. …
The ’53-Man’ Roster for Security (Part 1 of 3)
Those who know me know this is my favorite time of the year – American football season has begun. Without question I’m a football enthusiast, most people (including my wife) would describe me as a fanatic. I love the sport, and I have since I was 6. I love its …
Cyberweek 2023: Israel
Israel is a pretty amazing country, and I was privileged to join some of our nation’s top cybersecurity executives on a delegation to CyberWeek through CISOs Connect™, one of the best invitation-only societies for cybersecurity executives and practitioners. (Note: I am both a board member of CISOs Connect™ and a …
Security shouldn’t be the department of “No”.
It’s our job to understand what users need, and to make sure they can do their jobs with our help. But instead, cyber security teams have won the reputation of trying to block business requests rather than develop methods and technologies to facilitate them. Businesses aren’t static, and neither are …
We Need a Divorce from Vendors
There’s no other way to say it: We need a divorce from vendors. I’ve been in this industry for 25 years, and I’ve dealt with vendors the entire time. But over the past three or four years, some of the sales techniques that various vendors are using – like floods …
Board Reporting Continued: Updating the Board on IT
Last week, I spoke about board reporting, and how it helps to validate our programs and give the board confidence that we’re minding the store. Today, I’d like to widen the lens to IT reporting and offer advice on how to do it in a purposeful way.Not everyone thinks that …
Economic Volatility & Budget Cuts
The economic and market slump has ignited a round of cost-cutting in organizations across the board, but the security risks don’t change just because market conditions do. It could be raining cats and dogs outside, but the hackers would still have the same purpose that they did on a sunny …
Board Reporting: Why It’s Important and How to Do It Meaningfully
Board reporting is a significant element of our jobs, and it’s got to be delivered in a meaningful way.Board reporting validates your program and rationalizes your spend. If you don’t have the board’s ear, it will be tougher to get the resources you need. Your board reporting should help the …
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