career development

Mentorship advances security careers

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Mentorship advances security careers

What are the most important qualities, skills or experiences to seek when looking to advance a career in security? When asking security leaders this question, the responses are endless. Curiosity is a common answer. “Stay thirsty,” says Jordan Avnaim, Chief Information Security Officer at Entrust. “Ask questions, listen, and learn from others’ experiences. Be daring. Safely experiment and be comfortable making mistakes.” The ability to constantly learn and ask questions is another. In a world of…

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Effective security career management

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Effective security career management

The groundwork for success in your security career lies in careful consideration of your goals, your drive and your ability to reach them. Every security professional goes through this complex process at some point in their career. Effective career management is the opposite of chance. It is based on accurate analysis of your situation, skills, and attributes followed by action you take to improve your position to succeed. The only person who has all this…

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Christina Alexandropoulou | Women in Security 2024

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Christina Alexandropoulou | Women in Security 2024

Falling down isn’t failure Throughout her decades-long career, security professional Christina has seen it all and has learned that failure isn’t an option. Over the years she has held various roles in security, safety, facilities management and profit protection. She has also worked on the technology vendor side — at companies such as Lucent Technologies and Avaya — and security systems integrators, starting at the internship entry level and gradually progressing to senior management roles….

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How law enforcement can prepare for a career in the private sector

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How law enforcement can prepare for a career in the private sector

Security is known to be a fast-paced field, and security leaders often find themselves in vastly different positions than they held a few decades ago. Oftentimes, this includes a shift between public and private sector careers. Two security leaders discuss their experience moving out of public security and law enforcement and into the private sector. Scott Ashworth, Global Security and Resilience Leader at Google Transitioning away from law enforcement proved to be a challenging decision….

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Do security job titles affect your job search strategy?

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Do security job titles affect your job search strategy?

Security professionals angling for top jobs in the industry often focus on the role of Chief Security Officer. Is that the best job search strategy?  The job title “Chief Security Officer” became an ANSI standard in 2009 and has been revised on occasion to refine and update responsibilities. Developed by ASIS International, the original concept of the CSO role envisioned the position as having responsibility for the strategy and governance of security related risks facing…

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Need a new leadership style? Line up the contenders

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Need a new leadership style? Line up the contenders

Everything you know about leadership is wrong. OK, not everything, but eventually something will displace the current leadership orthodoxy. In the next few decades, if not years, a new theory is bound to upend our current notions of what makes a great leader and how one is developed. What makes me so sure? Continuing research and reevaluation of every aspect of the universe, including the social sciences. Isaac Newton discovered and described the laws that…

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Online security job leads

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Online security job leads

Security job seekers have many ways to find job leads. Peer networks and social media are potential resources, especially for those who still think the best jobs are not in the public domain. For the sheer volume of apparently potential opportunities, though, it is hard to ignore job boards. Job boards are predominantly generalist. This means you must weed through millions of listings unrelated to your security skill sets. Niche market boards exist, though. For…

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When solution providers host industry conferences

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When solution providers host industry conferences

People often ask me which security conferences they should attend, exhibit at, or present at. Of course, the answer depends on their objectives, role in the industry/profession, areas of interest, budget, location, personal style, vertical market and numerous other factors. Great conferences might have 30 attendees or 30,000. They could be buzzing with drones and robots, or they can be confined to sterile classrooms. Extracurricular events could be a rager at House of Blues or…

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Mentorship key in building security careers

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Mentorship key in building security careers

Throughout my time as a journalist, I have talked with many people throughout various industries and professions about their careers and the path that led them to where they are today. Every one of them may have a different starting point, but a common thread among them has always been mentorship. I have found the same to be true in the world of security. During my conversations with security leaders, we often discuss the topic…

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Be ready to quickly find a security job

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Be ready to quickly find a security job

In March, we looked at circumstances that might mean you may need to find a new security job quickly. This month, we are giving you steps to ensure you have a solid backup plan in place should you need one. No one wants to find themselves with their backs to the wall, pressured to take the first job offered. However, do not immediately blast resumes to every job you see. Take a breath and consider…

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