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Effective security career management

Laying initial groundwork for career success is always a worthwhile investment for security professionals.
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Jerry J. Brennan
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Joanne R. Pollock
July 11, 2024

Laying initial groundwork for career success is always a worthwhile investment for security professionals.


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Job Search Strategy
Career Intelligence

Do security job titles affect your job search strategy?

The success of any senior security executive is not necessarily measured by job title.
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Jerry J. Brennan
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Joanne R. Pollock
June 13, 2024

Security professionals angling for top jobs in the industry often focus on the role of Chief Security Officer. Is that the best job search strategy?


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Online security job leads

Tips for security professionals searching through job boards.
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Jerry J. Brennan
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Joanne R. Pollock
May 9, 2024

Security job seekers have many ways to find job leads. For the sheer volume of apparently potential opportunities, though, it is hard to ignore job boards.


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Be ready to quickly find a security job

Steps to help ensure a solid backup plan in place should security practitioners need one.
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Jerry J. Brennan
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Joanne R. Pollock
April 11, 2024

Steps to help ensure a solid backup plan is in place for when security practitioners need to find a new security job quickly.


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What's your backup security career plan?

The reality of layoffs has hit the security industry, and professionals must prepare for the possibility of an unexpected job change.
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Jerry J. Brennan
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Joanne R. Pollock
March 13, 2024

Security practitioners who felt they were in strong, secure positions in their organizations are finding themselves unexpectedly open to new opportunities.


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Career Intelligence

Align your security career for future success

When seeking new employment in the security field, the best reference is your ability to build proactive security coalitions.
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Jerry J. Brennan
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Joanne R. Pollock
February 8, 2024

When you present your successes to a future employer, articulate how your program proactively built coalitions to get ahead of future security risks.


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Security Executive Interview Preparation
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Security executive interview preparation: New Year strategy

In 2024, companies are even more focused on hiring the right senior security executive. Do your research on security leadership interviews to land the role.
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Jerry J. Brennan
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Joanne R. Pollock
January 11, 2024

In 2024, companies are even more focused on hiring the right senior security executive. Do your research on security leadership interviews to land the role.


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Security executive interview preparation: End of year planning

Demonstrate these 14 soft skills in your interview to prove you're the best candidate for the job.
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Jerry J. Brennan
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Joanne R. Pollock
December 12, 2023

Security leaders looking to change jobs can hone their interview skills by studying the iceberg interview model and emphasizing soft skills.


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Mistakes to avoid in your security job search

Finding a new job can be a turbulent time — set yourself up for success by avoiding these common mistakes.
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Jerry J. Brennan
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Joanne R. Pollock
November 9, 2023

Finding the perfect new role in the security industry can be a challenge — set yourself up for success by avoiding these common mistakes.


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Security career competition from the public sector

Large corporations continue to value public sector candidates for their security roles. What qualities make them successful?
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Jerry J. Brennan
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Joanne R. Pollock
October 12, 2023

Security job openings attract competition from private sector and public sector candidates. What qualities make a successful security leader?


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