How Are You Showing Up?

Takeaways

• 😀 The role of a CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) requires a mindset that constantly seeks improvement and strives to become world-class in managing cybersecurity.
• 😀 Fostering a proactive and positive mindset is essential for effective leadership in cybersecurity. A CISO needs to be energized and engaged with their role every day.
• 😀 Being physically present in the office, even as a virtual CISO (vCISO), is critical to building relationships with executives and understanding their needs.
• 😀 Success as a vCISO depends on making yourself available to key decision-makers, even if it means floating between conference rooms and engaging in casual conversations.
• 😀 A CISO's effectiveness comes from showing up and being physically present where decisions are made, not just relying on virtual interactions.
• 😀 Having a genuine attitude of gratitude and excitement for the job fosters better collaboration and improves overall effectiveness in cybersecurity roles.
• 😀 A negative mindset can result in unproductive days, while adopting a positive approach makes it possible to have more productive, enjoyable days at work.
• 😀 Establishing rapport with executive assistants and other office staff can help schedule time for casual, unstructured interactions with executives.
• 😀 Asking the right questions about how often you are in the office and making yourself available to executives can have a significant impact on job performance and relationship-building.
• 😀 Consistently showing up with a positive attitude and being available to help executives makes a CISO invaluable to the organization and helps them maintain long-term relationships with clients.