(Consulting) Couch to CISO: A Security Leader's First 100 Days and Beyond
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(Consulting) Couch to CISO A Security Leader's First 100 Days & Beyond http://lanyrd.com/skymy Philip J Beyer Information Security Officer Texas Education Agency
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:: History :: Security BSides DFW 2011 - November 5, 2011 (Philip J Beyer) - http://lanyrd.com/skymy :: Summary :: I will present details of how I transitioned from security consultant to program leader from vision to practice and planning for the future. :: Abstract :: If you want to go from a sedentary life to running a marathon, you have to have a plan. If you want to go from a consulting life to owning a security program, you also have to have a plan. Much like a 'Couch to 5K' running program, that plan will require vision, persistent effort, and a clear set of goals. I'll share my plan, what has worked so far and what didn't, and how you can design your own.
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(Consulting) Couch to CISOA Security Leader's First 100 Days & Beyond
http://lanyrd.com/skymy
Philip J Beyer Information Security Officer Texas Education Agency
OverviewThe Premise Off the Couch Adopt a Plan Train Like You Mean It Enjoy the Race
http://lanyrd.com/skymy
The Premise
Consulting
Give advice Diverse experience No ownership
Running
Requires commitment Rewarding No one can do it for you
Assumptions
Couch to 5k programs are a dime a dozen Consultant to CISO programs are not Preparation and planning get your career in shape
Off the Couch
About Me
Consulting background Information Security Officer Runner
How Did I Start?
IT services Good record of delivery Received great advice
Where Are You Now?Skills
Leadership Management
Experience Delivery Presentation
Adopt a Plan
Your Career Plan
Near-term and long-term goals Specific activities, not nebulous dreams BHAG
A Plan Needs Vision
Big Hairy Audacious Goal Dream big Doesn't have to be attainable, just real and motivating
Track Progress
A plan without progress is not a plan Determine your milestones Zoom in when necessary
Train Like You Mean It
Mentor
Not a peer Not your manager Security (or business) leader
Resumé
Accomplishments... Not skills Teamwork... Not solo efforts
Build Habits
Manage yourself Optimize your research Shorten your summaries Be a translator (to business language)
Enjoy the Race
The Starting Line
100-Day Plan
Establish Order
Manage your projects Keep it simple The Pragmatic CSO
Don't Sprint
3.1 miles (5km) is a long distance You need to pace yourself Hands off the keyboard and onto the whiteboard
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