If there is one skills that as security professionals, and as humans we need to master, that is definitely LISTENING! It is, perhaps the easiest thing in the world, but also the hardest to get right. We complain about not being heard at work, yet, when someone is talking to us, what we tend to …
Assertiveness is an essential skill for any cybersecurity professional, at any level. Acting assertively means to get your point across without aggression (even passive-aggression!!!), in a way that is respectful of others’ rights. It means acting with a genuine desire to achieve a win-win situation for everyone. In cybersecurity we encounter countless situations full of …
Online you will find many descriptions of leadership styles, and perhaps you are left confused wondering: What is the best leadership style? Let’s have a look at this model proposed by McKeown (2014), who lists 4 kind of leaders: 1. The Visionary Lover of all things strategy. Excited by change, risk, new ideas. Exposure makes …
Threats. Attacks. Defence. Vulnerabilities. In the constant battle against cyber criminals, it’s easy for blue teams, red teams and management teams to fall into unhelpful roles and interactions. Stressful, emotional, high conflict situations can lead to “my team” vs. “your team” conversations and eventually compromise working relationships. Developed by Stephen Karpman, the Drama Triangle can …
In these past few days the Nominet report “Life Inside the Perimeter: Understanding the Modern CISO” is informing numerous articles about CISOs’ physical and mental struggle due to the stress they are under. CISOs are battling some huge threats daily, which have less to do with APTs and more to do with what is going on in …
In the past few weeks many of us have found themselves having to manage teams that were suddenly operating 100% remotely. Even with the best technology and software available (there are many articles out there covering which tools are best!), this new situation can be challenging for new and seasoned leaders alike. Working and communicating …
