From the course: Five Biggest Mistakes of Cybersecurity Programs
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Attributes of a good cybersecurity leader
From the course: Five Biggest Mistakes of Cybersecurity Programs
Attributes of a good cybersecurity leader
- We've talked about the challenges of being a successful cybersecurity leader. The role is unique in its depth and breadth, so it demands a unique set of leadership attributes. Cybersecurity leaders, like chief Information Security officers need a blend of general people skills, and program management skills to oversee staff and technology solutions. It's helpful if they have practical knowledge across technology, people and process domains. You don't need a deep level of expertise in all three areas, but you should possess a practical understanding of how they're mutually supportive. For example, technology is the physical, and digital ecosystem where data is used, moved and stored. People are key. Human behaviors play a role in understanding the threat agents, and the methods they may use. For example, to manipulate trusted insiders as part of an attack. Processes tie technology and people together, which…
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