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I care about every corner of cybersecurity, but the part I’m most passionate about is the people side of it: culture, keeping good talent, and leadership.
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“Mastering the Interplay: The Role and Culture of a Cyber Physical Security (CPS) Professional in Global Cybersecurity Teams”
“In the intricate world of Cyber-Physical Systems, the role of a CPS professional is marked by a unique blend of courage and intelligence. Navigating through the complexities, they stand resilient against challenges, armed with intellectual prowess, and fortified by a … Continue reading
“Unlocking Leadership Excellence: One Cybersecurity Executive’s Guide to Essential Reads for Aspiring Team Leaders”
“In the pursuit of leadership excellence, the wisdom gleaned from the works of esteemed authors can serve as a guiding beacon, empowering aspiring team leaders to navigate the complexities of the cybersecurity landscape with confidence, agility, and foresight.” – Kevin … Continue reading
Sometimes you need a who, A what, no – a who, oh ok
It always surprises me when I meet a novice or someone who is new to a field or new to a role and they are embarrassed to ask for help. Even worse is when they are afraid that receiving feedback … Continue reading
Pollyanna Leadership?
“Positive leadership isn’t just about being optimistic, it’s about acknowledging challenges while emphasizing resilience and a can-do attitude. It empowers individuals and inspires teams to take risks, embrace change, learn from mistakes and work together to overcome obstacles. Unlike authoritarian … Continue reading
Retaining Cybersecurity Talent
. Kevin M’s Tips For Retaining Top Cybersecurity Talent As the cybersecurity threat landscape continues to evolve, it’s important to have a talented and skilled team in place to protect your organization’s assets and data. However, finding and retaining cybersecurity … Continue reading
Cyber Security Quotes From Kevin
Our job is to enable the business to do neat stuff such as this in a secure manner : our approach is to help them design their solution in a secure way and make recommendations that allow them to … Continue reading
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A Note I Wrote to Someone Who Once Worked for Me
I recently had the honor to help provide a strong reference for a person who worked for me as a Cyber Analyst. She got the Senior position she was going for but was just a little worried about what they should do … Continue reading
CIsO or ciSo?
In some big companies it does make sense to have a polished CISO who is responsible for working both the Boardroom and the IT Executive management group. In those cases a strong security focused Deputy CISO should be considered for … Continue reading
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What’s It Going to Take to Have Cyber Security?
Written by- Kevin L. and Kody T. McLaughlin If you are a Cyber Security professional do you get as mad as I do when you read and hear over and over again that Cyber Security professionals don’t have enough talent, … Continue reading
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The Talent Within
11/8/2012 In his book “Topgrading: How leading companies win by hiring, coaching and keeping the best people” (2005) Dr. Smart talks about how important it is for a company to not only hire A level talent but then keep and … Continue reading
