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Career Intelligence

Leadership qualities for career success

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Jerry J. Brennan
November 1, 2020

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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Career Intelligence

How to avoid working for a terrible security leader

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Jerry J. Brennan
October 1, 2020

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
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
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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Career Intelligence

Networking challenges ahead for your security career

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Jerry J. Brennan
July 1, 2020

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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Job Search

How to Search for a Security Job During a Crisis

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Jerry J. Brennan
June 1, 2020

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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Career Intelligence

Intelligent Succession Planning for Security Careers

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Jerry J. Brennan
May 1, 2020
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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Jerry J. Brennan
April 1, 2020
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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Career Intelligence

4 Leadership Attributes Essential to Your Career

Leadership attributes relating to management are often divided into four areas: Thought, People, Results and Personal.
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Jerry J. Brennan
March 1, 2020

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


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Guilt by Association – Public References and Their Impact on Your Security Career

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Jerry J. Brennan
February 2, 2020

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


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