Columns

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.

Private Sector Intelligence Careers

jerry@smrgroup.com (Jerry J. Brennan) — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

As corporate intelligence roles grow, gaps in analytic tradecraft education highlight the need for structured thinking and decision-support training.

Escape Rooms, Mud Runs, and Game Nights: Cradles of Leadership?

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

What team-building games can teach us about real leadership.

Sizing Up Top Tech Trends and Priorities for 2026

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

A look into areas security professionals and digital trust practitioners should be mindful of in the year to come.

Inside New Orleans’ Real Time Crime Center

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Director Ross Bourgeois explains how New Orleans built a 24/7 real time crime center that fuses video, CAD, LPR, and strict governance.

The Gift of Leadership

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Security leaders discuss inspiring others through the gift of leadership this holiday season.

2025 Corporate Security Job Market Shifts

jerry@smrgroup.com (Jerry J. Brennan) — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Adaptability is the foundation of resilience, both for corporate security programs and for individual security careers.

Navigating Cybersecurity’s Tightrope: Balancing Skills, AI, and Human Resilience

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

A walk through for running a successful test that turns lessons into lasting resilience.

Inside The 2025 Security Benchmark Report

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Rachelle Blair-Frasier, Editor in Chief at Security magazine, presents a selection of findings from The 2025 Security Benchmark Report.

Mind the GAP

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Six principles every security leader should remember when plans derail.

Security Job Postings and Pay Transparency Laws

jerry@smrgroup.com (Jerry J. Brennan) — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Compliance with pay transparency requirements is essential to responsible recruitment practices and risk management.

The Moment of Truth: Conducting Your BCP Test and Capturing Lessons

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

A walk through for running a successful test that turns lessons into lasting resilience.

Going Down with the Ship

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Three security executives offer insights from their own turbulent voyages.