security career planning

Emerging security career challenges

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Emerging security career challenges

We often talk to security professionals who are seeking to improve their value and overcome challenges within their organizations at the same time as they are working to advance their careers. It is not unusual during these conversations to spend considerable time on security issues companies will face in the future.  Security leaders have the desire to plan for issues and obtain leadership support for their initiatives. This often means putting revised or innovative programs…

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Security career paths

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Security career paths

A career in corporate security offers various potential paths to success for security practitioners. People who want to pursue a career in the security industry have more options than ever. Not everyone will wind up with the top job, but there are other ways to achieve career satisfaction in the security profession. Corporate security is the field chartered with protecting an organization’s assets. The definition of assets varies from company to company, and choosing to…

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Understand security recruitment to advance your career

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Understand security recruitment to advance your career

The corporate security recruitment landscape of today looks quite different from that of 10 years ago. Technological advancements that benefit hiring companies and candidates alike have grown and their effect on recruitment has been noticed. It is interesting to evaluate how some recruitment practices have evolved to meet these challenges. Some of these shifts have been beneficial while others have created an impersonal, transactional environment. Recruitment companies of all sizes around the globe adapt in…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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