The CISO Evolution: Business Knowledge for Cyberse curity Executives by Matthew K. Sharp

Matthew K. Sharp . Unknown Year . English

Learn to effectively deliver business aligned cybersecurity outcomes 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.

Categories: Business & Economics

About the Author

Matthew is a best-selling author featured in the Forbes Executive Library. He is currently the Chief Information Security Officer at Logicworks, responsible for information security governance, risk management, strategy, architecture and compliance. Matthew is a business-savvy cloud executive bringing stakeholders together in a commitment to cybersecurity best practices that balance mission, risk, and regulation. He combines his business acumen and robust background in cybersecurity operations, sales, consulting, and management to harvest tangible business outcomes and promote enterprise cyber resilience. Prior to Logicworks, Matthew served as Head of Global Information Security at Crocs, Inc. Previously, he served as Director of Strategic Services Optiv (formerly FishNet Security), managed security consulting teams at Experis IT, and held various other security and consulting positions. Matthew currently advises several security organizations including YL Ventures, Coalfire, CyberGRX, NopSec, and F5. He formerly served as an Advisory Board Member of the Ithaca College Cybersecurity Program and Cavirin Systems. Matthew holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer & Electrical Engineering from University of Colorado Boulder, Master of Business Administration in Business from Colorado State University, and over 14 technology and security related licenses and certifications.

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