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The Aspiring CIO and CISO

The Aspiring CIO and CISO

By : David J. Gee
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The Aspiring CIO and CISO

The Aspiring CIO and CISO

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By: David J. Gee

Overview of this book

Explore the intricacies of CIO and CISO roles with The Aspiring CIO and CISO by David Gee. This book leverages Gee's 20+ years of digital and cyber leadership experience, providing real-world insights, making it a valuable resource for those navigating the evolving landscape of the C-suite. Tailored to entry-level, mid-level, and senior managers looking to advance to the C-suite, this book serves a unique purpose in the realm of career guidance. The narrative speaks directly to individuals uncertain about their readiness for CIO or CISO roles, offering a personal mentorship experience that goes beyond technicalities. Armed with insights into crafting a powerful 90-day plan, you'll be well-equipped to catapult into CIO or CISO roles successfully. Beyond technical proficiency, the book instills survival skills, ensuring longevity and helping you prevent burnout in these pivotal positions. Additionally, by mastering the art of brand development and soft skills, you'll grasp the interpersonal dynamics crucial for executive leadership. This book is an indispensable guide for ambitious professionals, offering foresight and empowerment to thrive in the digital age. By the end of this book, you'll emerge with strategic dexterity, confidently steering your career trajectory towards the C-suite.
Table of Contents (19 chapters)
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Part 1: Your Journey to Becoming a CIO or CISO
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Part 2: What to Do in the First 90 Days
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Part 3: Being the CIO or CISO
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Part 4: What’s Next in Your Career?

The weight of being a leader

The CIO and CISO must make difficult decisions every day. Their average day involves hot topics with their teams, business stakeholders, management, and the board.

Most CISOs must confront significant business changes and have management pressure on them to meet their expectations. There is a large global cyber talent shortage, which will make the role even harder.

Given the natural stresses of cyber-attacks and defending the enterprise, the CIO and CISO will often feel unsupported and worry about their own personal liability should the company be breached.

It is important to note that stress itself is not necessarily a bad thing. A certain amount of stress can help CIOs and CISOs to perform at their best. On the other hand, when there is too much stress, this can lead to team burnout. The CIO and CISO are at the top of the food chain but have a disproportionate amount of stress on their shoulders.

Figure 8.1 – Carrying the weight of the world

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