In the leadership and communications section, Is Your Board Cyber-Ready?, Chief security officers' salary growth slowing, The Secret to Making Difficult Decisions, and more!
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Matt Alderman
- Is Your Board Cyber-Ready? Leadership Steps to Support Corporate Cybersecurity
Last month, new SEC requirements went into effect for public enterprises. Final Rule: Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, Governance, and Incident Disclosure (the “Rule”). The Rule adds yet another layer to the complicated issues of managing cybersecurity risks, but strong corporate governance equips companies to address them efficiently and accurately.
- Chief security officers’ salary growth slowing
The gap between the top and bottom-earning CISOs is growing wider, with the highest-paid execs having their salaries increased at three times the rate of those at the lower echelons.
That's according to the latest results of IANS' survey of 600 US-based CISOs, which also found that most people working in the role are either earning below $400,000 or above $700,000 a year.
- The 10 Biggest Cyber Security Trends In 2024 Everyone Must Be Ready For Now
By the end of the coming year, the cost of cyber attacks on the global economy is predicted to top $10.5 trillion. This staggering amount reflects the growing need for cyber security to be treated as a strategic priority on an individual, organizational and governmental level. As they say, forewarned is forearmed – so read on to find out what my predictions are for the cyber security trends everybody should be on high alert for as we head into 2024.
- The Secret to Making Difficult Decisions
Management decisions almost always involve uncertainty. But what if you just can’t get the facts you need—or if your colleagues disagree about what you should decide? In this episode, you’ll learn which questions to ask yourself as you work through your own gray area problems. You’ll also learn how to balance your business acumen with the needs of your organization and your human instincts.
- Where to invest to close the cybersecurity skills gap
Executives in search of top cybersecurity talent should refine their recruitment processes and company culture.
- 5 Types of Stories Leaders Need to Tell
Storytelling is an important leadership skill, and executives who want to succeed should master five types of narrative: Vision stories, which inspire a shared one; values stories that model the way; action stories that spark progress and change; teaching stories that transmit knowledge and skills to others; and trust stories that help people understand, connect with, and believe in you.
