career development

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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Australian IT Skills Shortage: 2024 Is The Year To Self-Upskill

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Australian IT Skills Shortage: 2024 Is The Year To Self-Upskill

A recent series of reports and data point to one consistent theme: The skills crisis in the Australian IT industry is deepening and the nation-wide solutions seem unrealistic, but for IT professionals who are motivated to develop their skillsets, the opportunity is massive. The skills crisis in Australia starts at school A recently-released report by the Australian government titled The Australian Universities Accord contains 47 recommendations to help Australia tackle the challenges that it faces…

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Learning to say no in your security career

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Learning to say no in your security career

Security has the reputation of being the “Department of ‘No.’” No, that risk is too great. No, we can’t take the chance. No, the likelihood of failure is too high. Most of us in the profession believe that the role of the security executive is not to say “no,” but to lay out the risks, costs, relevant factors and let the business or asset owner make an informed decision whether to go forward. On a…

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Align your security career for future success

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Align your security career for future success

Security professionals who look to advance their careers will often present their past successes as an indicator of achievement of equivalent results with a new organization. The measurement of knowledge together with how one shows characteristics and competencies does have merit. However, it also assumes that the problems and risks faced previously will be the same in the future. Historical knowledge and analysis are definite benefits if they are adaptable. The underlying factors that influence…

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Security executive interview preparation: New Year strategy

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Security executive interview preparation: New Year strategy

A thorough understanding of interview processes is critical to being chosen as the successful candidate. Senior security risk management roles are increasingly critical hires for an organization and the market is still extremely competitive this year. Companies are even more focused on making the right hires. From the hiring company’s perspective, each part of the interview process is designed to examine you as a candidate and learn if the organization will benefit from hiring you,…

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The state of the chief information security officer role

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The state of the chief information security officer role

The growing importance of cybersecurity has led to an expansion in security leadership roles. According to an IANS report, most fortune firm chief information security officers (CISOs) are VP-level or higher. The report found that 74% of CISOs and global CISOs report to a CIO or CTO. The other 26% report to a business function such as a COO, CFO, chief risk officer or legal counsel. According to the report, four in 10 CISOs spend…

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Cybersecurity career training for the real world

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Cybersecurity career training for the real world

Riccardo Nobili’s passion for cybersecurity career training is palpable. Not only is Nobili the Head of Network at Leroy Merlin, a global home improvement and gardening retailer, but he is also a Cisco Networking Academy instructor where he enables students to become future cybersecurity defenders. If you’re also passionate about cybersecurity, check out our open opportunities. Scalable: Networks and student growth As the Head of Network at Leroy Merlin, Nobili is accountable for all parts…

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Should you write a security book?

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Should you write a security book?

In this era of self-publishing, ebooks, gig ghostwriters and publishing on demand, it seems there are maybe 12 people in the security profession who haven’t written a book. Actually, the vast majority of us haven’t. Are we missing an opportunity? Authorship connotes power, authority, confidence, discipline, credibility and mastery — all elements of leadership. Is it time for you to publish a book? There are many factors to consider. You will not make much money,…

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