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For a more personalized view of the security industry, follow our team of contributing experts as they examine security, risk management, leadership, education and more

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Cybersecurity Education & Training

Focusing on cybersecurity, this column covers essential topics for CISOs, including cyber leadership, infosec best practices, pentesting, red teaming, zero trust, threat assessments, data security and privacy, insider threats and more.

Cyber Tactics Column

Columnist and cybersecurity leader John McClurg guides CISOs through cybersecurity standards, information security tools, security frameworks and risk management techniques.

Leadership & Management

In the security industry, transformation is inevitable. In this column, our columnist aims to spark a dialogue on leadership, management challenges and the evolution of the security profession. Join the conversation!

Security Talk Column

Editor Madeline Lauver highlights top-of-mind issues and challenges facing enterprise security programs and the industry as a whole.

Career Intelligence

Looking to climb the corporate security ladder? Corporate security executive search leader Jerry J. Brennan offers insight and strategies to enable your ascent to the C-Suite.

Leader to Leader

Security industry veteran Burke Brownfeld has held a number of leadership roles throughout his career in both the public and private sector. Sit down with Brownfeld as he uses his experiences to formulate thought-provoking questions as he connects with security leader peers about their challenges, focuses and careers in the industry.

The Risk Matrix

Intelligence is becoming as essential for modern security in the private and non-profit sectors as it has long been for governments. In this column, Daniil Davydoff helps you navigate and leverage the latest ideas and developments in intelligence analysis, global and workplace risk, threat assessments and investigations.

ARTICLES

Leadership & Management

The gorilla in your security plan

Risk is truly dynamic, and assessments should be frequent, taking into account political, economic and social developments; industry trends; new technology; and more.

Michael Gips

September 14, 2023

Security leaders need to maintain the bigger picture of their work, assessing risk on an ongoing basis.

Career Intelligence

The security career impact of personal reputation and ethics

Security leaders must plan for how their personal reputation will affect their professional career.

Jerry J. Brennan

Joanne R. Pollock

September 13, 2023

Security leaders are not immune to public scrutiny, and should consider how actions will reflect back on their professional reputation.

Cyber Tactics

Securing the casino floor from cybersecurity threats

Upgraded casino technology and innovations require an evolution of the role of security teams within the entertainment industry.

Kevin Kealy

August 15, 2023

Kevin Kealy, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Light & Wonder, shares insights on casino cybersecurity defense.

Leadership & Management

Leveraging leadership during a career transition

Layoffs are not fatal to leadership. In fact, they can even catalyze leadership development in new areas or to different audiences.

Michael Gips

August 14, 2023

Amid layoffs, security leaders reflect on what truly defines leadership in the industry, from volunteerism to mentorship.

Career Intelligence

Relocating to advance your security career

The decision to relocate can be a boon to your security career, but it's important to determine your threshold for this substantial move in advance.

Jerry J. Brennan

Joanne R. Pollock

August 11, 2023

Deciding to relocate for a security executive position involves considering the effects of the move on your personal and professional life.

Education & Training

Tips for crafting a comprehensive risk assessment

A successful risk assessment isn't a one-size-fits all approach.

Anthony Mangieri

August 10, 2023

Risk assessment professionals must take a balanced approach and research properly before conducting a facility risk assessment.

Cyber Tactics

How to hire & retain future cybersecurity leaders

The cybersecurity talent bench is overflowing, not shrinking.

Ariel Weintraub

July 17, 2023

Ariel Weintraub, Head of Enterprise Cyber Security at MassMutual, shares how organizations should upskill cyber talent to shape future leadership.

Security Talk

Enterprise security lessons from a secret service special agent

Jack Leskovar explains how the security management lessons learned from his 31-year career in the Secret Service benefit his private sector role in campus safety.

Madeline Lauver

July 14, 2023

Jack Leskovar's 31-year career in the U.S. Secret Service informs his new role as Director of Security and Risk Management at Edgewood College.

Leadership & Management

Leadership development programs: Is there one for you?

Security professionals looking to shape their management and soft skills can turn to a variety of leadership development programs.

Michael Gips

July 14, 2023

Security executives may benefit from programs and courses that focus on leadership and work closely with the security industry and profession.

Career Intelligence

Develop security skills and competencies to battle AI disinformation

As artificial intelligence (AI) technology gets integrated into intelligence tools, it's up to security teams to prevent AI-driven disinformation.

Jerry J. Brennan

Joanne R. Pollock

July 13, 2023

As artificial intelligence (AI) technology is integrated into threat intelligence tools, it's up to security teams to prevent AI-driven disinformation.