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.

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.

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.

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. 

How do thought, people, results and personal attributes affect your career?

Critical steps in security recruitment for both employers and candidates are background or reference checks.