As what has been a unique and difficult year for many finally comes to a close, I find I have been engaging in a significant number of conversations regarding what the future holds for security careers in these challenging market conditions. Security leaders want to know what they can expect to face professionally in the coming year and beyond. Career professionals are seeing a rapidly changing security risk environment at the same time as shifts in work force and physical locations where work is performed.
As has been previously well documented previously from a leadership perspective, security related risks continue to be categorized as: Compliance, Operational, Strategic, Financial and Reputational through the same lens as is taught in business schools. The involvement of the security leader in supporting the mitigation and reduction of potential losses continues to vary widely within organizations throughout the world.
Understanding your role in the ownership, participation, and influence to aid in the many processes and program strategies continues to be a significant factor in how the organization values your contribution. Often, it is a blend of each, and success is achieved through effect and well-honed soft skills and competencies.