The cybersecurity field has traditionally been male dominated and there is clearly a desire to attract more women into the field. Join us as we discuss practical tips for women advancement to leadership positions, how to stand apart when climbing the leadership ladder, and advice for leading effective teams.

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In CISO COMPASS: Navigating Cybersecurity Leadership Challenges with Insights from Pioneers, 1st Ed, pg. 425 Fitzgerald, T. CRC Press, Boca Raton, Fl. www.amazon.com/author/toddfitzgerald.

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Security metrics are often a struggle to establish by security departments. These metrics may be taking too narrow of a view, whereby metrics visible and embraced by other areas can improve the security program success. Join us as we discuss these metrics. Additionally, Caroline is graciously offering her Linkedin metrics course focused on establishing objectives and measuring progress towards the objectives, to CISO STORIES listeners at no cost at https://www.linkedin.com/learning/learning-security-metrics/why-are-security-metrics-important?autoplay=true To view the article from the CISO COMPASS Book that sparked this interview, please visit: https://securityweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/CISOSTORIES_CarolineWong_Article.pdf Wong, C. 2019. Sharing the Metrics Goal Between Departments. In CISO COMPASS: Navigating Cybersecurity Leadership Challenges with Insights from Pioneers, 1st Ed, pgs. 158-9. Fitzgerald, T. CRC Press, Boca Raton, Fl. www.amazon.com/author/toddfitzgerald. Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/csp68

The security spend is increasing year over year as hackers become more sophisticated, organized, and opportunistic. Join us as we discuss ways to determine and evaluate the cost of cybersecurity to ensure the organization is spending the appropriate amount to reduce the risk to an acceptable level.

To view the article from the CISO COMPASS Book that sparked this interview, please visit: https://securityweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/CISOSTORIES_DevonBryan_Article.pdf Bryan, D. 2019. The Cost of Cybersecurity.

In CISO COMPASS: Navigating Cybersecurity Leadership Challenges with Insights from Pioneers, 1st Ed, pgs. 501-2. Fitzgerald, T. CRC Press, Boca Raton, Fl. www.amazon.com/author/toddfitzgerald.

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A key function of the CISO is to provide an accurate organizational picture of the risk the organization is currently accepting and communicate the strategy for enhancing the security maturity in support of the business goals. The way you prepare and communicate is just as important as the message. Join us as we discuss how to improve the delivery of the message.

To view the article from the CISO COMPASS Book that sparked this interview, please visit: https://securityweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/CISOSTORIES_JasonWitty_Article.pdf Witty, J. 2019. Projecting Confidence when Presenting to the Board of Directors.

In CISO COMPASS: Navigating Cybersecurity Leadership Challenges with Insights from Pioneers, 1st Ed, pgs. 493-4. Fitzgerald, T. CRC Press, Boca Raton, Fl. www.amazon.com/author/toddfitzgerald.

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Security metrics are often a struggle to establish by security departments. These metrics may be taking too narrow of a view, whereby metrics visible and embraced by other areas can improve the security program success. Join us as we discuss these metrics.

Additionally, Caroline is graciously offering her Linkedin metrics course focused on establishing objectives and measuring progress towards the objectives, to CISO STORIES listeners at no cost at https://www.linkedin.com/learning/learning-security-metrics/why-are-security-metrics-important?autoplay=true

To view the article from the CISO COMPASS Book that sparked this interview, please visit: https://securityweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/CISOSTORIES_CarolineWong_Article.pdf Wong, C. 2019. Sharing the Metrics Goal Between Departments.

In CISO COMPASS: Navigating Cybersecurity Leadership Challenges with Insights from Pioneers, 1st Ed, pgs. 158-9. Fitzgerald, T. CRC Press, Boca Raton, Fl. www.amazon.com/author/toddfitzgerald.

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Organizations want to know, how are we doing with respect to security? Companies can accept risks they are aware of, and don't want to outspend the competitors with the industry vertical. They also need a way to understand and benchmark the effectiveness of the security program. Join us as we discuss how to ensure the threats are being evaluated.

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Taule, J. 2019. Keeping Up with The Jones (When Your Neighbors Are Bad Actors). In CISO COMPASS: Navigating Cybersecurity Leadership Challenges with Insights from Pioneers, 1st Ed, pgs. 156-7. Fitzgerald, T. CRC Press, Boca Raton, Fl. www.amazon.com/author/toddfitzgerald

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We have four generations predominantly in the workforce today, boomers, generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. Each generation was influenced by different world events, shaping values towards work, family, and technology. The past few years have brought a changing view towards work, with remote and hybrid working. Join us as we discuss these challenges.

McGaw, C. 2019. Optimizing Four Generations in The Workforce. In CISO COMPASS: Navigating Cybersecurity Leadership Challenges with Insights from Pioneers, 1st Ed, pgs. 443-4. Fitzgerald, T. CRC Press, Boca Raton, Fl. www.amazon.com/author/toddfitzgerald

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In addition to serving as a CISO for several large companies, Phil was instrumental in co-founding the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) and creating the Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) to identify what standards from the many frameworks such as NIST, ISO27000, COBIT, HIPAA, PCIDSS, etc. would be applicable to the cloud environment. Join Phil as he discusses his view of these frameworks and his approach to security today.

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Agcaoili, P. 2019. Leveraging Control Frameworks. In CISO COMPASS: Navigating Cybersecurity Leadership Challenges with Insights from Pioneers, 1st Ed, pg 223-227. Fitzgerald, T. CRC Press, Boca Raton, Fl. www.amazon.com/author/toddfitzgerald

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Organizations are developing technology at a rapid pace today to maintain business relevance and adapt to changing conditions. Rebecca talks about the importance of ensuring change control is implemented and the real impacts if not implemented correctly.

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Herold, R. 2019 Change Controls Are More Necessary Than Ever. In CISO COMPASS: Navigating Cybersecurity Leadership Challenges with Insights from Pioneers, 1st Ed, pg 119-120. Fitzgerald, T. CRC Press, Boca Raton, Fl. www.amazon.com/author/toddfitzgerald

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One of the most important and impactful tasks of the CISO is presenting to the Board of Directors and Senior Management. The Board needs to have the confidence the CISO is able to determine risk and provide recommendations of cost-effective business-oriented solutions. Listen to Adel as he shares his experience in working with many organizations to reduce risk.

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Melek, A. 2019. Determining Risk Appetite with the Board. In CISO COMPASS: Navigating Cybersecurity Leadership Challenges with Insights from Pioneers, 1st Ed, pg 505. Fitzgerald, T. CRC Press, Boca Raton, Fl www.amazon.com/author/toddfitzgerald

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