Cybersecurity Leadership

Cybersecurity Leadership is essentially a continuous process of influencing the importance of Cybersecurity to the origination board and company.  

Mastering the Art of Boardroom Influence

Mastering the Art of Boardroom Influence : The CISO’s Manifesto

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Mastering the Art of Boardroom Influence: The CISO’s Manifesto

I’ve spent 25 years in GRC. I’ve sat in the boardroom as a Regional CISO in the banking sector and advised Fortune 500s during my time at Microsoft.
The biggest lesson? The Board doesn’t want a “Security 101” lecture. They want to know if they can trust you to protect the business.

In my latest blog post, I dive deep into:
– The Translation Layer
– Banking Lessons
– The Microsoft Perspective:

Stop being the “Department of No” and start being the “Strategic Partner.”
Read the full article here:

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NATO award

Uniting Global Leaders Against Cyber Terrorism

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Uniting Global Leaders Against Cyber Terrorism

The fight against terrorism has moved to a new battlefield: the digital frontier.

Last week, I had the distinct honor of serving as a lecturer for the NATO Centre of Excellence Defence Against Terrorism (COE-DAT). Contributing to the “Terrorist Use of Cyber Space in General Terms” course was not just a professional milestone; it was a powerful reminder of why global collaboration is the only way to secure our future.

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Developing Cybersecurity Leaders Through Continuous Learning

Developing Cybersecurity Leaders Through Continuous Learning: Building Skills for a Rapidly Evolving Threat Landscape 

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Developing Cybersecurity Leaders Through Continuous Learning: Building Skills for a Rapidly Evolving Threat Landscape

Being prepared for the next big threat is a constant concern for cybersecurity teams. If organizations want the benefits of a steady, secure network of data and operations, they must continually invest in the quality of the team and its leadership.

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GenAI in 2025

GenAI in 2025: Why Your CISO Needs to Be the AI Security Maestro

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GenAI in 2025: Why Your CISO Needs to Be the AI Security Maestro

Generative AI (GenAI) is no longer futuristic; it’s already deployed across most organizations, leading use cases in data analysis, personalized chat experiences, and research, according to Gartner’s 2025 findings. Business units are embracing this shift, but security teams are racing to keep pace.

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Building Trust and Influence How CISOs Cultivate Positive Board Relationships

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Building Trust and Influence: How CISOs Cultivate Positive Board Relationships

Discover how CISOs can forge strong relationships with their board of directors. Learn key strategies for effective communication, aligning security with business goals, and securing buy-in for cybersecurity initiatives.

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Catalyst for Global Tech Leadership

Catalyst for Global Tech Leadership

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Catalyst for Global Tech Leadership
Representing the U.S. at CIO 200 Grand Finale:
It was an immense privilege and a profound honor to represent the United States as an ambassador at the recent CIO 200 Grand Finale in Egypt. This distinguished event, hosted by the Global CIO Forum, brought together over 200 CxO IT leaders from around the world, all dedicated to shaping the future of technology and cybersecurity.

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