131 - Framing Executive Discussions

executive asks for status on an IT-related project, he often asks what type of information would be useful for them to have, or how they plan to use the information. By asking clarifying questions, he can target the most appropriate information and is more likely to hit the mark. If he suspects a stakeholder is hostile, he sends less information th

The simpler you can convey it, the better. Too often, cybersecurity professionals get mired in technical jargon only to lose their audience. “Be clear, unambiguous, and direct,” Noaman advises. “If you’re up front and say exactly what you need to do and put in terms of the why, you don’t have to explain the technical things, because now everyone ge

Successful CISOs are specific and transparent about what they will do in their role. They reinforce the reality that security is a team sport. These communications and collaborations are far more important than any technology purchase or deployment.

As Tim Chase, Global Field CISO, mentioned in his recent blog, one of the most common pitfalls security leaders face when presenting to a board is failure to tailor your security message to your audience.