7 Rules To Become Exceptional At Cyber Security: A Practical, Real-world Perspective For Cyber Security Leaders and Professionals

What every current and aspiring cyber security leader and professional needs to know to become truly exceptional.

Bridging the gap between business and cyber security.

Actionable rules to maximise value from cyber security and address cyber threats.

Differentiating skills for professional excellence and massive career success.

In a hyperconnected world powered by technology, the importance of cyber security to our collective prosperity and progress has never been greater.

Using practical and real-world experiences, this book introduces seven rules for cyber security leaders and professionals to deliver immense value to their organisations while rapidly progressing in their own careers. The book also gives senior executives a view of what good looks like from a cyber security perspective so they can be more effective in accomplishing their objectives and supporting their teams.

Moving beyond unnecessary technical jargon, buzzwords, and hype, the book delivers valuable insights into the strategies, opportunities, and approaches associated with building and running exceptional cyber security programs that truly enable organisations. These insights include:

- Tangible ways to adopt a business-aligned mindset, incorporate risk-based approaches and relevant measurements to demonstrate progress, inspire confidence, and optimise investments.

- Addressing the critical roles of human factor and culture to the success of cyber security endeavours.

- Elements for building and executing fit-for-purpose and comprehensive cyber security strategies.

- Mastering differentiating skills and brand building, including writing, storytelling, networking, and communication for continued professional and personal career growth and success.