The CISO Operating System | Todd Fitzgerald - #305
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What Does It REALLY Take to Become a Successful CISO? Todd Fitzgerald reveals the 7 essential elements of cybersecurity leadership that can make or break your security program.
In this episode of CISO Tradecraft, recorded at the COSAC security conference in Ireland, Todd Fitzgerald, author of The CISO Compass, breaks down his CISO Operating System—a practical framework for running cybersecurity like a business.
You'll discover the 7 S's every CISO needs to master:
- Strategy: Align cybersecurity with business goals.
- Structure: Find the right organizational design and reporting relationships.
- Systems: Build effective risk management, control frameworks, and lessons learned.
- Staff: Build stronger teams by understanding people and their strengths.
- Skills: Decide whether your future is in technical mastery or executive leadership.
- Style: Communicate with executives and boards to win trust and support.
- Shared Values: Build a security culture that people actually embrace.
🔥 PLUS: Learn why technical mastery can become a career liability, why a $15 million security transformation can fail even with full funding, and how to avoid overwhelming your organization with too much change.
CISO Compass - https://www.amazon.com/CISO-COMPASS-Navigating-Cybersecurity-Leadership/dp/0367486024/