(consulting) couch to ciso: a security leader's first 100 days and beyond
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:: History :: Security BSides DFW 2011 - November 5, 2011 (Philip J Beyer) - http://lanyrd.com/skymy :: Summary :: I will present details of how I transitioned from security consultant to program leader from vision to practice and planning for the future. :: Abstract :: If you want to go from a sedentary life to running a marathon, you have to have a plan. If you want to go from a consulting life to owning a security program, you also have to have a plan. Much like a 'Couch to 5K' running program, that plan will require vision, persistent effort, and a clear set of goals. I'll share my plan, what has worked so far and what didn't, and how you can design your own.TRANSCRIPT
(Consulting) Couch to CISOA Security Leader's First 100 Days & Beyond
http://lanyrd.com/skymy
Philip J Beyer Information Security Officer Texas Education Agency
OverviewThe Premise Off the Couch Adopt a Plan Train Like You Mean It Enjoy the Race
http://lanyrd.com/skymy
The Premise
Consulting
Give advice Diverse experience No ownership
Running
Requires commitment Rewarding No one can do it for you
Assumptions
Couch to 5k programs are a dime a dozen Consultant to CISO programs are not Preparation and planning get your career in shape
Off the Couch
About Me
Consulting background Information Security Officer Runner
How Did I Start?
IT services Good record of delivery Received great advice
Where Are You Now?Skills
Leadership Management
Experience Delivery Presentation
Adopt a Plan
Your Career Plan
Near-term and long-term goals Specific activities, not nebulous dreams BHAG
A Plan Needs Vision
Big Hairy Audacious Goal Dream big Doesn't have to be attainable, just real and motivating
Track Progress
A plan without progress is not a plan Determine your milestones Zoom in when necessary
Train Like You Mean It
Mentor
Not a peer Not your manager Security (or business) leader
Resumé
Accomplishments... Not skills Teamwork... Not solo efforts
Build Habits
Manage yourself Optimize your research Shorten your summaries Be a translator (to business language)
Enjoy the Race
The Starting Line
100-Day Plan
Establish Order
Manage your projects Keep it simple The Pragmatic CSO
Don't Sprint
3.1 miles (5km) is a long distance You need to pace yourself Hands off the keyboard and onto the whiteboard
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