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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?

How to Develop Yourself to Be a CIO or CISO

Some of you may aspire to be a CIO or CISO. The goal of this chapter is to provide insights that will help you progress in your career to become a CIO or CISO. In many ways, this will give you two shots on goal for two very senior and strategic roles. There are also other roles adjacent to that of the CIO: chief technology officer and chief digital officer. This chapter will provide insights that are applicable to all of these roles as many of these roles are interchangeable in terms of the attributes required.

The fundamental question that is to be addressed in this chapter as follows:

How do I develop my skills, knowledge, experience, and behavior to be a CIO or CISO?

To successfully achieve your career goal, you will embark on a journey that will require you to change and grow. There are very few individuals who are ready from the get-go to be a CIO or CISO.

Therefore, the question is where do you invest the most effort to...

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