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Can you decode security job descriptions?

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Jerry J. Brennan
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Joanne R. Pollock
April 4, 2022

How can security professionals and hiring organizations reconcile the disconnect between job description and actual scope of the role?


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The definition of senior security executive

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Jerry J. Brennan
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Joanne R. Pollock
March 7, 2022

To understand the senior security leadership role of the future, you must understand organizational approaches to risk-related issues.


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Career Intelligence

The evolution of top corporate security leadership roles

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Jerry J. Brennan
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Joanne R. Pollock
February 4, 2022

Differing philosophies about the concept of convergence of all security related risk areas into a single security executive’s portfolio is a hot topic.


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Security careers in the new year

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Jerry J. Brennan
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Joanne R. Pollock
January 7, 2022

The outlook for security professionals changing jobs looks good as companies continue to adapt to the changing market and workplace conditions and security professionals reevaluate their must haves.


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Is that security job listing real?

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Jerry J. Brennan
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Joanne R. Pollock
December 8, 2021

We often hear security professionals wondering if a particular job posting is real. The answer may be complicated.


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Security career exit strategies

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Jerry J. Brennan
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Joanne R. Pollock
November 15, 2021

An exit strategy is not necessarily top of mind if you are enjoying a successful security career. How do you start planning your exit strategy when you are no longer seeking professional advancement?


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Enhanced resumes for security job seekers

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Jerry J. Brennan
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Joanne R. Pollock
October 11, 2021

A resume or CV is an important component for any job search tool kit. However, there are other, newer ways to enhance or present your qualifications that you may not have previously considered. Taken together, you will have a multitude of options available to showcase your talents to potential employees.


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Public engagement’s influence on your security career

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Jerry J. Brennan
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Joanne R. Pollock
September 3, 2021

As in-person engagement has slowed or ceased because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the industry has shifted and security professionals still have ways of engaging, networking, advancing their security careers, and maintaining their professional reputations—virtually or as a hybrid. Here’s how.


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Calculating your worth during a security job search

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Jerry J. Brennan
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Joanne R. Pollock
August 2, 2021

Calculating your worth during a job search should be an informed exercise done before interviews start. While a good understanding of the value of your background and experience is critical, it is also important to have some knowledge of the compensation structure of any companies you would like to work for.


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Interview strategies for security professionals: The virtual edition

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Jerry J. Brennan
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Joanne R. Pollock
July 1, 2021

Interviews have long been sources of angst for job seekers. Adding even more stress to an already stressful situation, the pandemic caused many organizations to move almost exclusively into virtually screening candidates. Candidates now need to prepare for their 15 minutes of (on screen) fame in addition to a possible in-person interview.


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