Building a robust cybersecurity team: Five essential roles and key certifications

Building a robust cybersecurity team: Five essential roles and key certifications

Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern; it’s a fundamental aspect of any organization’s strategy. With cyber threats becoming more sophisticated and frequent, having a robust cybersecurity team is non-negotiable. Your team needs professionals with varied expertise to address different aspects of cybersecurity. Here are five essential roles to include in your cybersecurity team, along with recommended certifications that align with those roles. Security architect A Security Architect role is pivotal for designing the…

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Building organizational resilience for sustainable success

Building organizational resilience for sustainable success

Resilience is one of those amorphous, all-encompassing buzzwords that can mean so many things — and yet be devoid of meaning for that very reason. But it doesn’t have to be. In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business landscape, resilience is a necessity. It’s the ability to respond to events or crises in a coordinated manner, minimizing damage and enabling a sustainable path forward. And it starts with building resilient teams. These groups are prepared to…

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How to build an effective security team

How to build an effective security team

Acquiring the right assets is essential to developing a proper security posture. There are many assets that could benefit an organization, but there is one asset in particular that is of great priority and value across the board: the security team. An efficient security team is a key pillar to any organization’s security posture. As exciting as the newest security technology may be, it is only as effective as the team that deploys it. By constructing…

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Creating Conversations in Times of Mistrust

Creating Conversations in Times of Mistrust

In a recent piece in this magazine, Sarah Ludwig Rausch wrote about how political polarization can fracture a security team and undermine its performance. (“Is Political Polarization Affecting Your Security Program?”) The article lists 13 strategies for retaining team cohesion and trust, such as understanding your culture, knowing what your organization represents, and ensuring that everyone feels valued. Like most things, that’s easier said than done. And it takes extraordinary leaders to carry it out. I personally…

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Lessons from leaders: How security teams Foster Resilience and Support

Lessons from leaders: How security teams Foster Resilience and Support

With the security landscape ever-evolving, the resilience of security teams is an essential part of a cohesive and effective security program. As teams face constant challenges from safeguarding personnel, customers, buildings and information, security professionals today need to rely on more than just technical expertise. Here, enterprise security leaders share advice and valuable lessons learned from their time spent in the trenches of the security industry. Doug Alexander, Director of Security and Loss Prevention at…

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Stronger together: How security executives build solid teams

Stronger together: How security executives build solid teams

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How to lead a completely remote security team

How to lead a completely remote security team

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