The Aspiring CIO and CISO

  Morning all As I was reviewing the internet and came across this article in Forbes Magazine written by Anne Marie Segal.  She published author herself and a professional Executive Leadership Coach.  To quote her article: Quite flattering for her to reference my older CIO article, which has now been taken down and I guess archived. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2019/07/01/the-306090-day-plan-optimize-your-first-90-days-in-a-new-role/?sh=eb8d0c83b206

 I feel immensely proud to announce my first book.  A very good friend Carsten once asked me: “Why are you writing this book?” My answer was easy.  “I’ve always loved to mentor and help my team achieve their personal best. This book helps me to attempt to take this broader and with many people that I have never met” I’d like to Thank my many friends who have supported my journey.  There are many to acknowledge and I will do this separately to ensure I haven’t forgotten anyone   Tonight with my great friends Mike and Laurie who are visiting from states we celebrated our friendship and this little poignant moment. Amazon link -> https://a.co/d/5EmChxM

  Are you curious what is inside the Aspiring CIO and CISO book? Table of Contents Starting the Journey as a CIO or CISO How to Develop Yourself to be a CIO or CISO Executing Your Career Path to being a CIO or CISO CIO - My First 90 days CISO - My First 90 days Moments of Truth (When I Accelerate My Growth) Understand the Pressures CIOs and CISOs Face CIO and CISO Survival Skills Looking for the Next Elevator My CIO and CISO Interview Tips Risk Management as a Career Option What CIOs and CISOs Do in Retirement

  https://www.cio.com/article/2112584/reducing-cio-ciso-tension-requires-recognizing-the-signs.html My CIO magazine piece on the tension between the CIO and CISO.  I’m delighted to be writing again for CIO magazine, this time via Foundry the US parent.  They have 1.8m page views per month, an incredible audience to discuss topical matters and hot subjects  .  I’ve always enjoyed using this creative part of my brain to discuss what  interests the CIO and CISO. 

It’s been a long journey to get here   The book is finally ready to be announced! https://www.packtpub.com/product/the-aspiring-cio-and-ciso/9781835469194

For background -> the ITnews Benchmark Awards have given end user organisations, their IT leaders and teams an opportunity to gain recognition for their ambition, innovation and the value they have delivered to government, industry and the public.  This year we will be recognising both the projects and the people behind Australia's best IT initiatives. Now this is some 10 years ago and the I'm actually not sure where that plaque is in my office.  But is is very warming to recall winning this award and my speech to Thank my amazing team (Ross, Karin, Brett, Clayton and Sue) for incredible transformation delivery.  I do remember that hangover the next day well !

I was invited by ISACA to do a Book Teaser session on April 18th in the beautiful KPMG offices in Sydney, Australia. This was attended by some 80 cyber professionals in person and there were a further 30-40 that had joined remotely. It was such an a wesome evening with great engagement and discussion on the Aspiring CISO and CIO career path. This was a terrific opportunity to test run my materials  for the upcoming launch event and many keynotes that  I have committed to. Some of the overwhelming comments from the ISACA session included: I'm looking forward to learn from leaders like you to become a CISO in future.  Please include in your book how prioritise 24 hrs time to best use in our present days  Looking forward to your experience to craft successful cybersecurity professional and executives. ( Annie T) Thanks for the inspiring presentation tonight and for addressing my question about acquiring knowledge, developing emotional intelligence, and dedicating time...

I'm delighted to announce that there are a number of events that I will be  speaking at as part of my book launch this year.  Looking forward to engaging the audience in the sessions and sharing some stories and excerpts from The Aspiring CIO and CISO book. Launch Event Timelines Prelaunch Teaser ISACA Member Event 18th April (130 persons) FS ISAC APAC Summit Singapore 10 July  (600 persons)  Hakluyt Private Executive Invites Sydney (Aug ~ 30 persons) FST Future of Security  Sydney 20 Aug (Panel 200 persons) FST Future of Security Melbourne 22 Aug (Panel 200 persons)  Adapt CIO Edge Sydney 29 Aug (200 persons) KPMG Sydney & ISACA September (400 persons) FST Future of Financial Services Singapore 25 Sept (Keynote 250 persons)  Adapt Security Edge Melbourne 10 Oct (Keynote 200 persons) Sekurokon Sydney (~300 persons) Sydney FST Future of Financial Services  25 Oct (Keynote 800 persons) Adapt CFO Edge November 14 Nov Fullerton Hotel (200 persons)...

In my career I have had the privilege of working in many companies, countries and industries.  During my working life there have been some world class leaders that I worked with and have learnt some great approaches to helping each leader become the best version of myself. My career has been a series of reinventing myself and lifelong learning. This has required me to get 'comfortable being uncomfortable', and this has accelerated my growth to make me reflect on what it is that is my current brand and what do I want this to be. During the journey I discovered early that developing my staff actually served to develop myself.  Just like a sharp knife that is sharpened by steel there goes the saying: “ You use steel to sharpen steel, and one friend sharpens another. ” Image by macrovector</a> on Freepik The coaching of staff to be their best versions of themselves requires trust that you are trying to help and not hurt each individual.  I have enjoyed coaching many tal...