Leadership
I am honored to be selected as the Thinkers360 Ambassador for Cybersecurity!
Congratulations to all the annual selectees, representing their fields of expertise!
These are the people that are challenging the norms, moving the industry, and showcasing leadership!
Full list: https://www.thinkers360.com/tl/ambassadors
The Cybersecurity Vault - episode 49, with guest Bob Zinga.
Discover how effective leadership can transform cybersecurity from a technical function into a strategic business enabler, fostering a culture of security awareness across organizations. Tune in to learn how leaders can influence, inspire, and drive change to protect and empower their teams in the face of emerging threats.
Check out the full interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-i21cfVNuE
if you haven't already seen it, Josey from the Beets team has put out the first part of the #defi communities research she and her team did for an Optimism Foundation grant. I was one of the participants.
it's good stuff, essential reading for any defi project looking to foster and grow the right community.
https://medium.com/beethoven-x/what-keeps-them-engaged-450c8f5f5370
We often repeat #cybersecurity mistakes
Top 5 Organization Mistakes:
1. Inexperienced Leadership
2. Deprioritizing Strategic Thinking
3. Failing to Optimize for Threats
4. Insufficient Organizational Teamwork
5. Failing to Maximize Value
Here is a free class to help
https://www.linkedin.com/learning-login/share?forceAccount=false&redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Flearning%2Ffive-biggest-mistakes-of-cybersecurity-programs%3Ftrk%3Dshare_ent_url%26shareId%3DRh8x9g2LR46Rk51XOTyuRQ%253D%253D
Awolowo's legacy shines in Western Nigeria, especially among the Yorubas, through his visionary leadership in education and infrastructure. Lagos State honors him with the iconic Awolowo Road and sculpture, symbols of his enduring impact on progress and unity.
Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue, it’s a business risk that CEOs and Boards must own. As regulatory pressure mounts and cyber threats grow more disruptive, Boards must evolve their oversight strategies to integrate cybersecurity into core business decisions, or risk failing in their fiduciary duties.
In my latest article I discuss how the Board and CEO can establish a framework for the inclusion of cyber risks into business planning.
Thanks May Brooks-Kempler for having me on the CyberMAYnia podcast! Had such a great time chatting about the cybersecurity industry, how it struggles, its ongoing transformation, and the perspectives I have gained over the past three decades!
Why do you choose to be in our chaotic, challenging, and ambiguous industry?
Check out the full interview and be sure to subscribe to the CyberMAYnia channel!
Mentorship is crucial in cybersecurity. Leveraging the knowledge, experience, and connections of those who have a deep understanding and are respected among their peers is a real advantage.
If you are in the cybersecurity field and want to accomplish more or struggle with the inherent ambiguity of the challenges you face, seek out a mentor. Good mentors help you become smarter, stronger, more adaptable, and better positioned for success.
https://topmate.io/topusers/top-careercoaches-us
