Key takeaways are leadership principles of how to be more effective as a CISO:_x000D_ _x000D_ 1. Invest in relationships with executive peers_x000D_ 2. Have the cybersecurity team sit with the rest of IT and not in a separate section_x000D_ 3. Run the cybersecurity department like an internal consulting organization to support the business by helping the business be successful._x000D_ 4. Removing "NO" from your corporate vocabulary and become a solutions leader of how you can solve challenges_x000D_ 5. Changing the overall "Police Officer" perception of the cybersecurity department and seek opportunities to support the business_x000D_ 6. Stop treating the business like a bunch of two-year children and telling them how much the suck at their jobs with vulnerability findings_x000D_ 7. Increasing operational effectiveness through steadfast leadership, taking the time to learn the entire business, getting out of your comfort zone, and working with the CIO for a career track_x000D_ 8. Preparing for your next job within your company_x000D_ 9. Seeking ways to have cybersecurity be a part of the corporate brand to build customer trust and show greater value to the enterprise_x000D_ 10. When making purchasing decisions, look beyond cybersecurity and see who else in IT you can help benefit through smart relationship building

Proven executive leader with over 15 years of cybersecurity experience with a passion for protecting global corporations and their digital assets.