Mike Convertino, the former CISO of Twitter, Crowdstrike and F5 Networks as well as CTO of the Security Product Group at F5, has joined Arceo as Chief Security Officer.
Trustmark Mutual Holding Company, a national employee benefits provider, has selected Britt Lindley as its new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
Steven Gomez, former FBI Special Agent in Charge of Counterterrorism for the Los Angeles Field Office and former CEO of B2G Global Strategies, is the new Chief Physical Security Officer for the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians.
Ken Senser, Senior Vice President of Global Security, Aviation, and Travel (GSAT) for Walmart, has announced his retirement, and Brian Murphy has been named Vice President of Global Security and Aviation, effective March 2019.
As hackers, security breaches and malware attacks continue to dominate headlines, cyber crime has emerged as a global “pandemic” that last year cost people and organizations an estimated $600 billion, according to CNBC. So it’s not surprising that combating such activities has become a lucrative and rewarding career. So, if you’re considering launching a career or advancing into a leadership role in this booming field, you may be wondering which path is right for you.
In July’s column, I provided an overview of the concept of personal branding and why it is relevant to security professionals looking to further both their reputation and marketability. This month I want to expand on the topic by addressing specific steps you can take to better identify your individual brand.
