Security Leadership and Management
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Explore insights on security leadership and management, featuring best practices, strategies, and expert advice to effectively lead security teams and programs.
- GSX 2025: A Landmark Gathering of Global Security Professionalson August 18, 2025 at 11:00 am
GSX and ASIS International will celebrate 70 years of shaping the future of security, with New Orleans serving as the host city for this anniversary celebration.
- Commanding from the Cloudon August 18, 2025 at 4:00 am
Security professionals discuss the role of leadership in a remote work environment.
- AI Algorithms Could Undermine Your Security Job Huntby jerry@smrgroup.com (Jerry J. Brennan) on August 15, 2025 at 4:00 am
Use of AI is a double-edged sword for both job seekers and the companies looking to hire them.
- Security Leaders Share Thoughts on DaVita Data Breachon August 8, 2025 at 1:04 pm
On August 5, dialysis firm DaVita confirmed a data breach affecting over 900,000 individuals. The breach potentially exposed Social Security Numbers and personal health information.
- Making Data Protection an Organizational Priorityon July 31, 2025 at 12:38 pm
In an era when data needs to be recognized as an asset in order to transform as a business, retrieving value from data becomes the topmost priority.
- How Should CISOs Prepare for AI Threats, Cyberattacks or Emergencies?on July 30, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Aimee Cardwell, CISO in Residence for Transcend, shares how CISOs should prepare for AI threats, cyberattacks and emergencies.
- When Does “Hands-Off” Become “Complacency?on July 25, 2025 at 4:00 am
Security professionals discuss what distinguishes effective laissez-faire leadership with complacent leadership.
- Navigating Behavioral Obstacles in Security Team Recruitmentby jerry@smrgroup.com (Jerry J. Brennan) on July 25, 2025 at 4:00 am
What factors should be considered when adding senior security professionals for your team.
- Celebrating 40 Years with OSACon July 23, 2025 at 1:00 pm
In this episode of The Security Podcasts we sit down with Jerry Tavares, Executive Director of OSAC to talk a bit about OSAC’s mission and trends in the industry.
- How Can Cyber Leaders Stay Ahead of Accelerating Cyber Threats?by algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on July 22, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Security magazine talks with Dr. Deepak Kumar, Founder and CEO of Adaptiva, about how security leaders can stay ahead of cyber threats.Â
- Reframing ROI in Cybersecurity: From Cost Center to Business Enableron July 15, 2025 at 5:00 am
As cyber budgets expand and boards demand clearer justification for security spend, CISOs and cybersecurity leaders must rethink how they define and demonstrate return on investment (ROI).Â
- Holly Drake: Non-Traditional Career Paths Are Assets in Cybersecurityby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on July 14, 2025 at 4:00 am
Holly Drake’s career highlights how there isn’t one single path into the field of cybersecurity.
- Madelon den Brinker: Bringing Calm to the Chaoson July 14, 2025 at 4:00 am
Security leader Madelon den Brinker discusses her career and role as Manager Global Security & Crisis Management EMEA & APAC at LyondellBasell.
- Joella Dunn-Bernstein: Embracing Empowerment in Securityon July 10, 2025 at 4:00 am
Joella Dunn-Bernstein reflects on her career and current role as Head of Security at JetZero.
- Mary Carmichael: Building City-Wide Cybersecurityon July 10, 2025 at 4:00 am
Mary Carmichael has worked hard to expand cybersecurity awareness within her organization and larger community.
- Avril Eklund: Building Trust, Teams, and a Better Path Forwardon July 9, 2025 at 4:00 am
Security leader Avril Eklund takes a look back at her career and role as Director of Security at Microsoft (GitHub).
- Britney Fortner: Relationships Are Key in Securityby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on July 9, 2025 at 4:00 am
Britney Fortner believes relationships are valuable in the security field.
- The Internal Blast Radius of Ransomware Attacks: Why Cyber Resilience Must Start with Peopleon July 8, 2025 at 5:00 am
In the aftermath of an attack, the human impact inside the company can often be overlooked.Â
- Security’s 2025 Women in Securityon July 7, 2025 at 4:00 am
This year’s Women in Security honorees drive meaningful change within their organizations and help to shape the future of the security industry.
- Corey Sebera: Career Challenges Become Career Accomplishmentsby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on July 7, 2025 at 4:00 am
Sergeant Corey Sebera turns her career struggles into opportunities with support, determination, and heart.
- Dr. Joye Purser: Safeguard Against Shifting Riskson July 7, 2025 at 4:00 am
Dr. Joye Purser, PhD, shares knowledge gained over her extensive security career.
- Breaking Down Burnout: Healing Cyber Teams with the Right Tools and Strategieson June 30, 2025 at 7:00 am
Cybersecurity teams are burning out, and it’s happening fast. Healing from burnout starts with a two-pronged approach.
- The Evolution of Automation in the Command Centeron June 30, 2025 at 4:00 am
The command center has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past several decades, evolving from stations that primarily monitored burglary alarms into sophisticated hubs of security intelligence.
- Cybersecurity in Retail Amidst Escalating Attackson June 25, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Myke Lyons, CISO at Cribl, discusses cybersecurity in retail, especially in relation to the recent string of attacks against the sector.
- PR in the Crosshairs: Why Hackers Target Your Comms Channelson June 24, 2025 at 5:00 am
Hackers are no longer just targeting financial systems or customer databases. They’re going straight for the heart of brand reputation.
- How Critical Infrastructure Is Becoming the First AI Trust Battlegroundby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on June 18, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Security magazine talks with Vrajesh Bhavsar, CEO of Operant, about the importance of infrastructure-level protection.Â
- The Ego Trapon June 16, 2025 at 4:00 am
Security leaders share insights on how the most successful leaders inspire and motivate their people without gorging on power.
- Hire Your Replacementby jerry@smrgroup.com (Jerry J. Brennan) on June 13, 2025 at 4:00 am
How passing the torch can not only boost your security career, but also the organization.
- Conducting Background Checks in the Corporate Security Environmenton June 6, 2025 at 4:00 am
As data privacy grows stronger, it becomes harder for security leaders to perform thorough background checks.
- Oxford University Launches Its First MBA Cyber Resilience Electiveon June 3, 2025 at 1:00 pm
The University of Oxford has introduced its first cyber resilience elective.Â