In a moment of weakness, some of us
naturally rise to the challenge, while others see a vacancy in something they
deem important and strive to fill. Whichever type, leaders initiate communication,
create partnerships and guide his or her team toward success.
Our industry’s
leaders are those we read about, hear about or speak about. This is Security
Magazine’s third annual Top 25 Most Influential People in the Security Industry
list for 2008, which includes government leaders, industry authors, CSOs and
research pioneers, to name a few.
Many
of this year’s Top 25 emphasize communication as the key to a successful
security outfit, while others insist on partnering within the industry. But all
of those listed here have brought something to the table that has spurred his
or her team on as a necessary portion of the entire picture. Read on to see who
you should partner with in the coming years.