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I’m currently the CISO of Xactly (a Vista Equity Partners portfolio company), where I…
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Cybersecurity Canon
- Present 2 years 10 months
Education
The goal of the Cybersecurity Canon is to identify a list of must-read books for all cybersecurity practitioners -- be they from industry, government or academia -- where the content is timeless, genuinely represents an aspect of the community that is true and precise, reflects the highest quality and, if not read, will leave a hole in the cybersecurity professional’s education that will make the practitioner incomplete -- https://icdt.osu.edu/cybercanon
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American Diabetes Association - Colorado
- Present 10 years 9 months
Health
Recruited 6 riders to participate in the team ride / fund raising effort.
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Vietnam Volunteer
A Broader View Volunteers Corp
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Volunteer in Vietnam, teaching English and working with underprivileged / disabled
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The CISO Evolution: Business Knowledge for Cybersecurity Executives
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
In The CISO Evolution: Business Knowledge for Cybersecurity Executives, information security experts Matthew K. Sharp and Kyriakos “Rock” Lambros deliver an insightful and practical resource to help cybersecurity professionals develop the skills they need to effectively communicate with senior management and boards. They assert business aligned cybersecurity is crucial and demonstrate how business acumen is being put into action to deliver meaningful business outcomes.
The authors use…In The CISO Evolution: Business Knowledge for Cybersecurity Executives, information security experts Matthew K. Sharp and Kyriakos “Rock” Lambros deliver an insightful and practical resource to help cybersecurity professionals develop the skills they need to effectively communicate with senior management and boards. They assert business aligned cybersecurity is crucial and demonstrate how business acumen is being put into action to deliver meaningful business outcomes.
The authors use illustrative stories to show professionals how to establish an executive presence and avoid the most common pitfalls experienced by technology experts when speaking and presenting to executives. The book will show you how to:
- Inspire trust in senior business leaders by properly aligning and setting expectations around risk appetite and capital allocation
- Properly characterize the indispensable role of cybersecurity in your company’s overall strategic plan
- Acquire the necessary funding and resources for your company’s cybersecurity program and avoid the stress and anxiety that comes with underfunding
Perfect for security and risk professionals, IT auditors, and risk managers looking for effective strategies to communicate cybersecurity concepts and ideas to business professionals without a background in technology. The CISO Evolution is also a must-read resource for business executives, managers, and leaders hoping to improve the quality of dialogue with their cybersecurity leaders.Other authorsSee publication
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Meet, Plan, Go Article
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Travel Makes Better Executives - This article is for those concerned about reintegration following a sabbatical. It highlights that skills developed while traveling are applicable in the board room too!
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