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Bridging the Gap: A CISO's Guide to Supporting Sales and Marketing with Cybersecurity

Leading a cybersecurity organization is hard. You're not just responsible for security matters, despite what you were told in your interviews. You're expected to help enable the business, support sales and marketing efforts, be a good public representative, be a key component of any digital transformation

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Nobody wants to read your s%!t

I'm hijacking the title of a fun little book I read recently by the same title. The point of this post (and the book) is that people have a lot going on. They probably don't want to seek out your writing or your work and read

Frank Domizio
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Navigating Zero-Day Vulnerabilities: Communicating When Time Is Of the Essence

Dealing with a major zero-day vulnerability can be a nerve-wracking experience for cybersecurity professionals. It requires a delicate balance of technical expertise and effective communication skills to navigate the challenges that arise. In this article, we will explore the significance of soft skills in handling zero-day vulnerabilities and discuss key

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Where Soft Skills Meet Generative AI

The rise of generative AI tools has ushered in a new era in modern businesses, bringing with it untapped potential as well as unprecedented challenges. This technology has exploded onto the scene, and there are no signs that it will be slowing down anytime soon. Some organizations have decided that

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Mastering the Initial Incident Meeting: Top Ten Tips for Effective Cybersecurity Incident Response

In the world of cybersecurity, large-scale incidents require a swift and coordinated response. When facing a significant security breach, the initial incident meeting is critical for gathering the right people, setting the tone, and establishing a clear plan of action. This article will explore the top ten things to do

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Vulnerability Cognition and Communication

This post was guest authored by Nikki Robinson. Vulnerability management is complex. It is, to be blunt, no fun at all. Especially in complex and complicated environments, vulnerability management can feel overwhelming. The sheer volume of vulnerabilities released daily into the National Vulnerability Database (NVD), the scores of vulnerabilities and

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The Feedback Factor: How Effective Feedback Drives Cybersecurity Excellence

Technical skills and knowledge are undoubtedly essential for anyone working in cybersecurity, whether you're a pentester or a SOC analyst, or something else entirely. However, at Soft Side of Cyber, we believe that the true potential of cybersecurity professionals can only be unlocked when they excel in their

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Mastering Essential Soft Skills for Cybersecurity Professionals: A Guide to Implementing the CISO's Strategy

The Soft Side of Cyber Podcast We launched our first podcast episode on youtube, iTunes, Spotify, and Google Play. Subscribe and give it a listen today! Listen on youtube Technical expertise is super important in our field. But here's the thing: soft skills are just as crucial when

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Metacognition: ‘Thinking About the Thinking’ is the Key to Professional Success

This article was a guest post from Jonathan Todd. So you’ve been told you need “soft skills” to succeed in cybersecurity, and you’re probably familiar with some of the most important ones: 1. Empathy: The ability to see a challenge from another’s perspective. 2. Intelligence: The ability

Frank Domizio
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Soft Skills: The Key to Successfully Implementing Your Cybersecurity Strategy

Last week, Rob talked about how to formulate a cybersecurity strategy.  This week, we would like to take the next step and discuss ways to implement that strategy. Developing and implementing a cybersecurity strategy is critical for protecting sensitive data, maintaining business continuity, and building customer trust. However, simply having

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Developing an Effective Strategic Plan for Cybersecurity: Balancing Cybersecurity Risks and Business Goals

Writing a strategic plan is hard work. Writing a good one is very humbling. It's just words on a page, you might tell yourself, but this is the direction-setting document your organization will use to inform its work over the coming months to possibly years. Cybersecurity has become

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Write Like a Pro: 7 Tips for Better Cybersecurity Reports

In today's digital age, cybersecurity is more important than ever. As cyber-attacks become more sophisticated and frequent, the need for highly skilled cybersecurity professionals who can protect organizations from malicious actors has never been greater. But, as we've been preaching, technical expertise is not the only