Summary: Some organizations, known as “CISO factories,” produce a significant number of security leaders by fostering strong technology, long tenured leadership, and effective talent development programs. Key characteristics include a focus on security investment, leadership development, and a collaborative culture that encourages ownership of security at all levels. These practices create a supportive environment for emerging leaders, enhancing overall security across various industries.
if you don’t have the right investment, tone at the top, the sense of mission and some kernel of a team to kick start the talent flywheel then people are unlikely to stick around. (View Highlight)
Dealing with opportunistic attacks vs. a focused and persistent nation state adversary creates an almost Darwinian-like situation where strong leaders have to emerge and are supported in doing so. (View Highlight)
A big part of our future talent development is not just developing individuals but to also create the conditions in organizations by which such talent can emerge. (View Highlight)