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Here you will find a wealth of information, inspiration, education, and actionable insights to help you take the next step in your information security career.
From Promise to Preparedness: How to Secure AI and Keep Our Edge
GenAI is moving fast—faster than your risk register and definitely faster than your last governance meeting. Securing it isn’t just a tech puzzle; it’s a leadership challenge. In "Securing Generative AI: A Strategic Framework for Security Leaders," Pierre Mouallem lays out a solid foundation—but real-world security leaders know the real struggle isn’t in knowing what to do. It’s doing it at scale, under pressure, and without crushing the innovation we’re trying to protect. Let’s talk feasibility, friction, and what it really takes to get this right.
Noise Reduction: How to make Vulnerability Management a Real Threat Awareness Tool
Drowning in scanner alerts? You're not managing risk—you're babysitting noise.
Vulnerability scanners are just the start. Real security means going beyond alerts to validate what’s actually exploitable. Inspired by a sharp piece from Picus Security, this post dives into why CVSS scores and endless CVEs don’t tell the full story—and how exposure validation can turn chaos into clarity. Ready to shift from noise to nuance? Let’s go.
Refill Your Tank: How to Avoid Burnout and Create Safe Spaces for Healthy Teams
Many still see empathy as a practice of the weak, but it is a core strength for a leader. Empathy builds trust, and trust builds high-functioning teams.