Articles by Michael Gips

Columnist Michael Gips writes in conversation with ChatGPT, exploring the balance of automation & the human aspects of security leadership.

Security leaders can look to volunteer opportunities to support the industry and share their security & management insights.

Leading with a values-based approach encourages structure, employee buy-in and positive culture growth in security programs.

 Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang offer leadership lessons for security professionals.

Success and notoriety outside of the industry comes from a combination of cultural factors, opportunities, timing, hard work & luck.

Any new security startup calls for fitting leadership and a corporate culture that encourages respect, business innovation and employee retention.

The world today moves at lightning speed, but has our understanding of leadership changed as well or are security leaders stuck with outdated approaches?

Would a Chief Security Officer (CSO) by any other name retain the same authority, respect and gravitas?

Those who are willing to lead take the most blows. No one has taken more blows lately than security expert and former Marine Lou Mizell.

It is imperative security leaders constantly prepare their organizations for future threats — and watching a little TV may help.