--- title: "Secure Methodology" description: "Posts on the Secure Methodology, my 7-step framework for building the people skills behind high-performing cybersecurity teams." lang: en json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Person", "@id": "https://christianespinosa.com/#person", "name": "Christian Espinosa", "url": "https://christianespinosa.com/", "image": "https://christianespinosa.com/__l5e/assets-v1/de07e44b-a8e0-4bcc-bcb0-13aec15421f1/headshot-front.jpg", "sameAs": [ "https://www.facebook.com/christian.espinosa.official", "https://x.com/Ironracer", "https://www.instagram.com/christian.espinosa.official/", "https://www.youtube.com/@ChristianEspinosaOfficial", "https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianespinosa/" ], "jobTitle": "Bestselling Author, Keynote Speaker, Entrepreneur", "worksFor": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Blue Goat Cyber", "url": "https://bluegoatcyber.com/" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "@id": "https://christianespinosa.com/#website", "name": "Christian Espinosa", "url": "https://christianespinosa.com/", "publisher": { "@id": "https://christianespinosa.com/#organization" }, "inLanguage": "en-US" }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://christianespinosa.com/#organization", "name": "Christian Espinosa", "url": "https://christianespinosa.com/", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://christianespinosa.com/logo.svg" }, "founder": { "@id": "https://christianespinosa.com/#person" }, "sameAs": [ "https://www.facebook.com/christian.espinosa.official", "https://x.com/Ironracer", "https://www.instagram.com/christian.espinosa.official/", "https://www.youtube.com/@ChristianEspinosaOfficial", "https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianespinosa/" ] } ] --- [Skip to content](#main) [](/) [About](/about)[Speaking](/speaking)[Cybersecurity](/cybersecurity)[Programs](/programs)[Books](/books)[Media](/media) Writing Search Ctrl K[Connect](/connect) Category # The Secure Methodology A people-first framework for building cybersecurity teams that actually perform. 20 posts - [ ![How to Build a Cybersecurity Team from Scratch Using the Secure Methodology™](/__l5e/assets-v1/e019998b-44d6-47eb-9a0f-f03a319ae1e2/44d483ac3e0a.jpg) Sep 17, 2023 ## How to Build a Cybersecurity Team from Scratch Using the Secure Methodology™ Building a cybersecurity team comes with many challenges. So, what can you do as a cybersecurity leader? ](/blog/how-to-build-a-cybersecurity-team-from-scratch-using-the-secure-methodology) - [ ![Cybersecurity Isn’t Black and White: Why Cyber Leaders and Their Teams Must Embrace the Gray](/__l5e/assets-v1/2ee59464-7fb1-47b9-a0a6-2ce559a14aad/971d2ebfbff3.jpg) Jul 17, 2023 ## Cybersecurity Isn’t Black and White: Why Cyber Leaders and Their Teams Must Embrace the Gray A threat that looms within many cyber teams is that many technical people see the landscape as black and white. ](/blog/cybersecurity-isnt-black-and-white-why-cyber-leaders-and-their-teams-must-embrace-the-gray) - [ ![Does Your Cyber Team Truly Understand Your Threat Landscape?](/__l5e/assets-v1/401909bb-a2c7-424c-8644-c069cf6d67aa/21e0226a1319.jpg) Jul 17, 2023 ## Does Your Cyber Team Truly Understand Your Threat Landscape? In this post, we explore the current state of threat landscapes, the challenges that cyber teams face, and how the Secure Methodology can help evolve technical folks. ](/blog/does-your-cyber-team-truly-understand-your-threat-landscape) - [ ![Does Your Cyber Team Have a “Bad” Reputation? Why Their Lack of Soft Skills Causes Friction](/__l5e/assets-v1/12b7424c-3214-48c3-beda-fe26735eadcc/does-your-cyber-team-have-a-bad-reputation-why-their-lack-of-soft-skills-causes-friction-hero.webp) May 15, 2023 ## Does Your Cyber Team Have a “Bad” Reputation? Why Their Lack of Soft Skills Causes Friction Many consider technical folks to be arrogant, hostile, and condescending. If that’s the culture in your organization, it’s a problem! ](/blog/does-your-cyber-team-have-a-bad-reputation-why-their-lack-of-soft-skills-causes-friction) - [ ![Cybercriminals Are Always Evolving Their Techniques; Your Cyber Team Should Too](/__l5e/assets-v1/e78d4b04-4b43-4c8d-afe8-e31621805209/cybercriminals-are-always-evolving-their-techniques-your-cyber-team-should-too-hero.webp) Feb 9, 2023 ## Cybercriminals Are Always Evolving Their Techniques; Your Cyber Team Should Too In this post, we review trends related to cybercriminals, their approaches, and discuss ways to arm your technical team with the right skills to win the cyber war. ](/blog/cybercriminals-are-always-evolving-their-techniques-your-cyber-team-should-too) - [ ![Cybersecurity Workforce Retention: Keep Top Talent with the Secure Methodology](/__l5e/assets-v1/6f9398f3-4562-446b-9508-636362edf78e/cybersecurity-workforce-retention-keep-top-talent-with-the-secure-methodology-hero.webp) Feb 4, 2023 ## Cybersecurity Workforce Retention: Keep Top Talent with the Secure Methodology In this post, we’ll uncover why cybersecurity turnover occurs and how to create a culture and environment that will make them stay. ](/blog/cybersecurity-workforce-retention-keep-top-talent-with-the-secure-methodology) - [ ![The Cybersecurity Workforce Landscape in 2026](/__l5e/assets-v1/be396faf-54e3-4ffa-885b-4d6156d5f34b/0b872d35717c.jpg) Jan 19, 2023 ## The Cybersecurity Workforce Landscape in 2026 The cyber talent gap, what's actually causing it, and how leaders should hire, train, and retain in 2026 - drawing on ISC2 2025 data and the Secure Methodology. ](/blog/the-2023-cybersecurity-workforce-landscape) - [ ![Cybersecurity and Meaningful Work: Why New Generations Entering the Field Want Purpose](/__l5e/assets-v1/d04208a1-ff8e-4a93-bbda-b379baca5313/cybersecurity-and-meaningful-work-why-new-generations-entering-the-field-want-purpose-hero.webp) Dec 18, 2022 ## Cybersecurity and Meaningful Work: Why New Generations Entering the Field Want Purpose Gen Z is a unique generation, which makes the ability to recruit and retain them for cybersecurity much different. ](/blog/cybersecurity-and-meaningful-work-why-new-generations-entering-the-field-want-purpose) - [ ![The Secure Methodology™ Step Six: Empathy](/__l5e/assets-v1/2d6ede8a-3434-449e-b7eb-90e5097f1353/the-secure-methodology-step-six-empathy-hero.webp) Dec 7, 2022 ## The Secure Methodology™ Step Six: Empathy People have readjusted their beliefs about work and life in the past few years, so empathy’s importance is greater than ever and has a pivotal role to play in cybersecurity. ](/blog/the-secure-methodology-step-six-empathy) - [ ![How to Create a Culture of Innovation in Cybersecurity](/__l5e/assets-v1/e9536a71-5811-4527-a724-4be33a05a9b8/how-to-create-a-culture-of-innovation-in-cybersecurity-hero.webp) Dec 4, 2022 ## How to Create a Culture of Innovation in Cybersecurity Creating a cybersecurity culture isn’t a novel idea, and it's not just about tools, protocols, and technical aptitude. Culture starts with leadership. ](/blog/how-to-create-a-culture-of-innovation-in-cybersecurity) - [ ![The Secure Methodology™ Step Five: Monotasking](/__l5e/assets-v1/e9b20d63-2ed2-4eac-b52c-5a7b5df64079/52e6e5f95d1e.jpg) Nov 26, 2022 ## The Secure Methodology™ Step Five: Monotasking Monotasking describes focusing on one thing at a time to achieve more. Learn how to shift from multitasking to monotasking. ](/blog/the-secure-methodology-step-five-monotasking) - [ ![The Secure Methodology™ Step Four: Communication](/__l5e/assets-v1/84208f70-5ce1-4bec-89fc-31e1a0476328/the-secure-methodology-step-four-communication-hero.webp) Oct 8, 2022 ## The Secure Methodology™ Step Four: Communication Communication is the core of any organization, department, or process. Communication needs vast improvement in cybersecurity. ](/blog/the-secure-methodology-step-four-communication) - [ ![The Secure Methodology™ Step Three: Acknowledgment](/__l5e/assets-v1/628dc611-b3da-45e2-af4a-91b11dd62018/the-secure-methodology-step-three-acknowledgment-hero.webp) Sep 27, 2022 ## The Secure Methodology™ Step Three: Acknowledgment Acknowledgment in work life is often something that’s missing. It’s certainly MIA in the cybersecurity industry, and that’s why it’s step three of the Secure Methodology. ](/blog/the-secure-methodology-step-three-acknowledgment) - [ ![The Secure Methodology™ Step Two: Mindset](/__l5e/assets-v1/f1e6c5f9-beaa-4fba-9a6e-0c6b46dc31c7/f9104e086161.jpg) Jul 21, 2022 ## The Secure Methodology™ Step Two: Mindset The idea of two different mindsets ,  growth and fixed. In the growth mindset, you believe you are in charge of your life. You realize you are the cause, not the effect ](/blog/the-secure-methodology-step-two-mindset) - [ ![Why Communication Aptitude Is the Number One Soft Skill Cybersecurity Professionals Must Possess](/__l5e/assets-v1/237d1ced-bbb4-4531-896c-0c4760e30b45/c6fa2c68ae3e.jpg) Jul 3, 2022 ## Why Communication Aptitude Is the Number One Soft Skill Cybersecurity Professionals Must Possess Poor communication and interpersonal skills are the roots of cybersecurity incidents. That’s a theme in The Smartest Person in the Room. ](/blog/why-communication-aptitude-is-the-number-one-soft-skill-cybersecurity-professionals-must-possess) - [ ![The Secure Methodology™ Step One: Awareness](/__l5e/assets-v1/6de6c33c-ad06-4aca-a513-ffc8d97e948e/fddfafdc6391.jpg) Jul 3, 2022 ## The Secure Methodology™ Step One: Awareness We are complex, and our behaviors demonstrate this repeatedly. We’re not always susceptible to how we behave and its impact. ](/blog/the-secure-methodology-step-one-awareness) - [ ![The Secure Methodology™ and Cybersecurity Leadership](/__l5e/assets-v1/bb3d27ff-4bb2-4a5e-82c4-9202ae18190b/the-secure-methodology-and-cybersecurity-leadership-hero.webp) Sep 12, 2021 ## The Secure Methodology™ and Cybersecurity Leadership The Secure Methodology is a step-by-step guide to help us improve our skills so we can easily practice honest and effective communication. ](/blog/the-secure-methodology-and-cybersecurity-leadership) - [ ![How to Develop Soft Skills in Your Cybersecurity Team](/__l5e/assets-v1/b4d60956-7033-4ce4-9dd8-6b2bd94f5827/how-to-develop-soft-skills-in-your-cybersecurity-team-hero.webp) Jun 16, 2021 ## How to Develop Soft Skills in Your Cybersecurity Team Cybersecurity roles are highly technical, so why should you care about soft skills? For any technical or non-technical position human interaction is vital. ](/blog/how-to-develop-soft-skills-in-your-cybersecurity-team) - [ ![The Value of Empathetic Leadership in Technical Roles](/__l5e/assets-v1/2621664e-de48-43bb-98f8-a104456e6d0b/0c9deb8e27f1.jpeg) Mar 24, 2021 ## The Value of Empathetic Leadership in Technical Roles Empathetic leadership is about compassion for employees and customers. And it fits nicely in cybersecurity, an area that requires trust, communication, and collaboration. ](/blog/the-value-of-empathetic-leadership-in-technical-roles) - [ ![Why Do Technical People Struggle with People Skills? And How Can Companies Fix It?](/__l5e/assets-v1/8c509055-4529-4182-abdd-860d0886e3a4/engineers-whiteboard.jpg) Feb 19, 2021 ## Why Do Technical People Struggle with People Skills? And How Can Companies Fix It? Soft skills are a challenge for many technical individuals. Technical people often get put in a category of lacking them. 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