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Home » Authors » Jerry J. Brennan

Articles by Jerry J. Brennan

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Career Intelligence

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
Career Intelligence

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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Career Intelligence

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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Career Intelligence

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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Career Intelligence

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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Career Intelligence

The security career impact of personal reputation and ethics

Security leaders must plan for how their personal reputation will affect their professional career.
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Jerry J. Brennan
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Joanne R. Pollock
September 13, 2023

Security leaders are not immune to public scrutiny, and should consider how actions will reflect back on their professional reputation.


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Relocating to Advance Your Security Career
Career Intelligence

Relocating to advance your security career

The decision to relocate can be a boon to your security career, but it's important to determine your threshold for this substantial move in advance.
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Jerry J. Brennan
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Joanne R. Pollock
August 11, 2023

Deciding to relocate for a security executive position involves considering the effects of the move on your personal and professional life.


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Career Intelligence

Develop security skills and competencies to battle AI disinformation

As artificial intelligence (AI) technology gets integrated into intelligence tools, it's up to security teams to prevent AI-driven disinformation.
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Jerry J. Brennan
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Joanne R. Pollock
July 13, 2023

As artificial intelligence (AI) technology is integrated into threat intelligence tools, it's up to security teams to prevent AI-driven disinformation.


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Career Intelligence

Education pathways to corporate security careers

Education, regardless of how you choose to acquire it, is a well-established pathway to success.
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Joanne R. Pollock
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Jerry J. Brennan
June 9, 2023

Security professionals aiming to advance their careers have many educational opportunities available to them, including degree programs, certifications & more. 


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