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Unlocking secrets of AI-proof industries: Security and cash-in-transit

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Unlocking secrets of AI-proof industries: Security and cash-in-transit

In a world dominated by the rapid advancement of AI, a number of industries are experiencing shifts in how they operate. The security and cash-in-transit sectors, however, stand as significant exceptions where human judgment and adaptability remain essential. The often unpredictable nature of these fields underscores why human involvement is crucial despite the growing capabilities of AI in these spaces. Human judgment prevails In security and cash-in-transit operations, human judgment isn’t just a component, it’s…

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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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The CISO role will either flourish or vanish

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The CISO role will either flourish or vanish

Without a doubt, any C-level executive title comes at a personal cost — sleepless nights, countless questions and loads of responsibilities. That said, I believe today’s role of the CISO is accompanied by enormous pressures. Consequently, the way the role is currently structured does not set the CISO, nor the organization, up for success.  In speaking with my peers across the industry, I realize that we’re at a pivotal time for CISOs. Since its creation…

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The power of podcasts

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The power of podcasts

A goal of the editorial team at Security magazine is to provide insightful thought-leadership focused content from security leaders to our readers through as many routes as possible. One way we do this is through our podcast channel, The Security Podcasts. In addition to our monthly eMagazine and ongoing web coverage, Security magazine regularly releases podcast episodes which feature cybersecurity and physical security leaders from various industries. These security professionals share insights and stories from their experiences and careers providing leadership…

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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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Navigating political polarization in the workplace

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Navigating political polarization in the workplace

In this episode of The Security Podcasts featuring Scott McHugh, retired CSO at LyondellBasell Chemical Company and Faculty at Rice University, we discuss the challenges security leaders face when navigating political polarization in the workplace. “This is actually not a new phenomenon,” Scott McHugh says. “It really started in the late ’90s, in the Clinton administration, and it’s just been manifesting itself through the years ever since then. And it’s become much more of a…

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Women face nearly twice as much exclusion in cybersecurity than men

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Women face nearly twice as much exclusion in cybersecurity than men

A report by Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) reveals key findings on the current state of inclusion in cybersecurity. By conducting a survey of 1,000 employees (65% women and 35% men) the report found notable gender disparities in the cybersecurity industry.  In the report, surveyed women noted the top four categories in which they experience exclusion: respect, career and growth, access and participation and recognition. When compared to their male counterparts, women reported 350% more exclusion…

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Top 5 things CISOs should know to protect their business

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Top 5 things CISOs should know to protect their business

For businesses of every size and level of maturity, a strong cybersecurity strategy is crucial to protecting sensitive data and other digital assets. The right security measures are key to building resilience against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats in an interconnected world but must also be optimized for a company’s business. There is no one best practice that is applicable to every company. The focus on cybersecurity will continue to sharpen, and companies will rely more…

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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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