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Home » Authors » Jerry J. Brennan
Jerry J. Brennan

Jerry J. Brennan

Jerry Brennan is co-founder and Chief Executive of the Security Management Resources Group of Companies (www.smrgroup.com), the leading global executive search practice focused exclusively on corporate and information security positions.

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Top security career challenges for 2023

The year ahead will bring a new set of challenges for security leaders, from the return to office shift to the hardening job market.
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Jerry J. Brennan
January 6, 2023

 Organizations and their security functions are seeing challenges with the return to office shift and hardening job market.


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Career Intelligence

Prepare for future security career challenges

Building a strong security culture force multiplies the reach of security teams and promotes a safe and secure work environment.
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Jerry J. Brennan
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Joanne R. Pollock
December 7, 2022

Building a strong, integrated security culture begins with connection at all levels of an organization.


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Career Intelligence

Press pause to advance your security career

Sometimes taking a break is the most important step a security leader can take
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Joanne R. Pollock
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Jerry J. Brennan
November 7, 2022

It is easy to get caught up in the demanding pace of security careers, however a break is often the most beneficial thing a security leader can take.


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Career Intelligence

Succession planning for diversity, equity & inclusion

Security leaders can plan for the future by focusing on developing their internal security talent pool to fill positions at the senior level.
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Jerry J. Brennan
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Joanne R. Pollock
October 10, 2022

Security executives must plan for the future by focusing on developing their internal security talent pool to fill positions at the senior level.




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Career Intelligence

Are awards valuable to your security career?

Everyone enjoys a trophy but it’s important for security professionals to do their due diligence before accepting.
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Joanne R. Pollock
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Jerry J. Brennan
September 7, 2022

Everyone enjoys a trophy but it’s important for security professionals to do their due diligence before accepting.


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Career Intelligence

The impact of diversity, equity and inclusion on your security career

A security leader’s decisions and actions when it comes to diversity, equity and inclusion practices can send a powerful message to the organization and the security industry, and impact reputation and personal brand.
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Jerry J. Brennan
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Joanne R. Pollock
August 5, 2022

A security leader’s decisions and actions when it comes to DEI practices send a powerful message to the organization and the industry, and impact both reputation and personal brand. 


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Career Intelligence

International experience can advance your security career

Effectively leading and navigating security programs in diverse cultural settings is critical to many security leaders’ successes. Here’s how to get that experience.
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Joanne R. Pollock
July 8, 2022

The global nature of today’s senior-level security roles prefer or require international experience.


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Career Intelligence

Security career trends

What does the future hold for security professionals seeking to advance their enterprise security career?
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Jerry J. Brennan
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Joanne R. Pollock
June 10, 2022

What does the future hold for security professionals seeking to advance their enterprise security career?


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Career Intelligence

Certifications and your security career

Which certifications would set a candidate apart?
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Jerry J. Brennan
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Joanne R. Pollock
May 6, 2022

Will certifications improve the marketability of public sector professionals hoping to transition to enterprise corporate security?


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Career Intelligence

Can you decode security job descriptions?

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Jerry J. Brennan
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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