Labeling the field of cybersecurity may seem like something of little importance. However, it can drive the dynamic of how an organization handles cyber initiatives. Many people miscategorize it as an industry in itself. That’s not accurate. Cybersecurity is a
If cybersecurity were just a collection of robots, maybe the need for people skills wouldn’t exist. However, we’re not at that juncture yet. There’s always going to be a need for human intervention in the cybersecurity war. People skills are
When making any decision, intelligence certainly plays a key role. However, often it’s only the logical, rational side of intelligence that people rely on, especially in worlds like cybersecurity. It’s a field that’s ones and zeroes, so many would think
Mindset impacts everything we do. It’s the one thing someone can control in most situations. When your mindset is broad, overcoming challenges seems possible. Since cybersecurity is really a discipline riddled with challenges, you can see why mindset is so
Having effective communication skills is an asset in any career, even cybersecurity. It’s a soft skill that nicely complements technical ones. Having communication aptitude is a must for cybersecurity professionals. Without this cybersecurity soft skill, a lot can go wrong.
Paper tigers may be scarier than the real thing because they are killing the cybersecurity industry. The concept comes from the Chinese phrase “zhi lao hu (纸老虎),” and it has significant importance in how successful a cybersecurity team is. Unfortunately, there
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Mike Reavey, Vice President – Enterprise Security @ Electronic Arts
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