Columns

The Readiness Gap: Navigating the Shift from AI Experimentation to Expectation

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Artificial Intelligence has officially crossed the threshold from a leading-edge experiment to a foundational business utility.

Wheel and Spoke Too Soon

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Recently, a well-meaning LinkedIn colleague posted a “wheel of privilege” exercise.

Make LinkedIn Work for Your Security Career

jerry@smrgroup.com (Jerry J. Brennan) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Your LinkedIn presence is often the first leadership meeting you will never know you had.<

Stop, Drop, and Roll

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Insights from national fire prevention standards for active shooter prevention.

Don’t Ignore the Most Important System You Manage

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Be sure to maintain the most critical piece of infrastructure: the human running it.

The Hidden Power of Advisory Boards

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Security leaders discuss the importance of advisory boards in the industry.

Convergence as a Security Career Edge

jerry@smrgroup.com (Jerry J. Brennan) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Convergence is no longer just an organizational idea; it can be a personal career strategy.

Identifying Government Leaders Who Will Succeed in Corporate Security

jerry@smrgroup.com (Jerry J. Brennan) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

A candidate’s background and career level by themselves do not forecast results.

Can Thought Leadership Erode Leadership Credibility?

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

A discussion on how much thought leadership contribution is too much.

AIBOMs: Bringing AI Security Out of the Shadows, A Practical Guide for Security Professionals

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

AIBOMs are no longer optional; they are essential for securing AI deployments.

Mentorship Matters

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Industry leader explore the role mentorship plays in professional journeys.

Weaponizing SBOMs: A Practical Guide for Security Practitioners

Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Turn guesswork into precision with Software Bills of Materials.

Cultural Fit Decides If You Will Thrive in a New Security Role

jerry@smrgroup.com (Jerry J. Brennan) — Fri, 22 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Finding the right cultural fit can be central to succeeding in a new security position.

Digital Trust and Identity at ISC West

Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

ISC West keynote highlights how gaps across physical access points, digital systems and human processes undermine trust and organizational resilience.

Protecting U.S. Critical Infrastructure as Global Tensions Rise

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Security leader discusses protecting critical infrastructure as geopolitical tensions grow.

Security Career or Security Blanket? Turning Fearful Staying into Commitment

jerry@smrgroup.com (Jerry J. Brennan) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Building a culture where your best security people choose your organization is key.

Succeeding an Underwhelming Leader

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Security leaders discuss taking over leadership after an underperforming leader.

The Privacy–Security Partnership: How We Bend Risk in a Resource Crunch

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The partnership between cybersecurity and privacy matters now more than ever.

Advance Your Cybersecurity Career

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Security magazine talks with a CISO about how cyber professionals can advance their careers.

Recognizing Leadership and Industry Insight

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Input from readers strengthens Security Magazine annual initiatives.

Succeeding A Legendary Leader

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

What happens when stepping into the shadow of a seemingly irreplaceable predecessor.

Is Crowdsourcing Your Security Plan a Career Risk?

jerry@smrgroup.com (Jerry J. Brennan) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Build meaningful insights from relationships with other security leaders.

Taming the Threat Beast: Building a Threat-Led Cybersecurity Program

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Moving from noisy threat feeds to focused intelligence that security teams can actually act on.

Implementing Meaningful De-Escalation Training in Your Security Program

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0500

Effective de-escalation training includes these four main focus points.

Security Insights Delivered Through Podcasts

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Listen in as security leaders discuss professional and personal stories from their security careers in episodes of Lock It Down with Security.

Critical Thinking Erosion: A Hidden Threat to Security Career Resilience

jerry@smrgroup.com (Jerry J. Brennan) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

While cybersecurity is vital, it is only one piece of the larger security puzzle.

Plenty of Associations, But Not Enough Association

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Thriving in the security industry could mean joining professional associations wisely.

Leveraging ISACA for Your CMMC Career

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification sets the benchmark for how DoW contractors prove cybersecurity readiness.

Securing Trust: Why Crisis Communication is Your First Line of Defense

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Trust is lost in minutes during a crisis, and clear, human communication is the only way to win it back.

What Security Leaders Could Expect in 2026

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Experts share their thoughts on trends, technologies and leadership qualities shaping the future of security.