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Career Intelligence

Future security career challenges in 2021 and beyond

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January 4, 2021
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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.


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End of year security career reflections

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December 1, 2020
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The close of 2020 is fast approaching, and many security professionals have experienced a wide swing in career highs and lows during this challenging year. Many shifts were obviously pandemic-related. Organizations were either forced to consider business realignment or utilized the upheaval to move in a direction that may have been already under consideration. Regardless of the circumstance, the result was a reduction in opportunities in the security profession for some, and career advancement for others.


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Leadership qualities for career success

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Jerry J Brennan
November 1, 2020
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In past articles, I have written about behaviors and style characteristics that tend not to be valued by organizations and that have proven often to be the underpinnings of why some security leaders fail in their roles. The counterbalance to that are leadership attributes and behaviors that are essential for success.


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How to avoid working for a terrible security leader

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October 1, 2020
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During your security career, it is highly likely at some point that you will come across someone in a leadership role whose personality and style characteristics create an environment that is toxic and stressful. If you are in the unfortunate position of working for that individual while you are seeking new career opportunities, it may be time to reflect on any early warning indicators you may have missed.


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Security careers in investigations

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Jerry J Brennan
September 1, 2020
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Security professionals who are considering the potential direction for their private sector career often overlook certain functional areas. While considered part of a security leader’s portfolio, many of these less obvious choices offer a broad diversity of challenges. One of these areas found in almost every industry sector is investigations.
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Cyber skills in traditional security management careers

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Jerry J Brennan
August 1, 2020
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When I speak with candidates who are either leaving government roles or actively looking for a new role, I am often asked what programs or courses related to cybersecurity they could take to improve their marketability.
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Networking challenges ahead for your security career

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July 1, 2020
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Global lockdowns, travel restrictions, expansion of remote working arrangements and numerous cancellations of professional programs and events we are now experiencing will have a profound impact on the opportunity to develop your security career through networking.


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How to Search for a Security Job During a Crisis

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Jerry J Brennan
June 1, 2020
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The current circumstances we find ourselves in can offer you an opportunity to develop a strategy designed to position yourself for a security career realignment.  This planning will enable you to aggressively seek other career options. 


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Intelligent Succession Planning for Security Careers

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May 1, 2020
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What are some key areas to consider when you are constructing a strategy to address your successor and the replacement of other positions within your direct and functional organization?
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The Effect of Continued Education on Your Security Career

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April 1, 2020
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Today's security executive needs to expand their business acumen and develop broad organizational skills and competencies in order to be valued as part of the leadership team.
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