Category: Leadership
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Vendor Rebuf
The cybersecurity industry consists of numerous companies seeking appointments, and if I were to entertain each request, I would have no time left for my responsibilities at Akamai, which involve making informed risk decisions. To streamline the process, I have created this form response to minimize the effort and cost of reaching a “no” response.…
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Ninja Management
Kacy Catanzaro’s qualification for the American Ninja Warrior Finals demonstrates valuable skills and practices for tackling complex tasks. Her approach of celebrating achievements, expressing gratitude, prioritizing recovery, and preparing for the next challenge offers a rubric applicable to various situations, enabling us to overcome obstacles effectively.
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Awareness Training
Implementing a robust security awareness program is not difficult if your company prioritizes security. However, if security is not a concern, you have a significant problem. Many programs focus on meeting auditor requirements with annual training sessions and policy acknowledgments. While these are necessary, a comprehensive program integrates security into various activities and encourages employees…
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Policy and Practice – a Talmudic distinction
The Talmudic concept of policy versus practice highlights the importance of aligning written rules with actual implementation. Setting a stricter practice than the policy prevents violations and ensures compliance. However, certain legalistic policies serve as liability safeguards, deviating from this principle.