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- August 27, 2024

Whoa that is great news - Minasan Domo Arigato Gozaimas! Thank you everyone for your support Number #1 in two book categories!!!

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The CISO’s bookshelf: 10 must-reads for security leaders

- March 07, 2025

Delighted to be included in this recommended list of books to read -> The Aspiring CIO and CISO: A career guide to developing leadership skills, knowledge, experience, and behavior Author: David J. Gee This book offers a targeted 90-day plan to help new CIOs and CISOs set themselves up for success, covering both the technical and strategic aspects of leadership. More than just a career roadmap, it provides mentorship-style insights for individuals unsure about their readiness for the C-suite, making it a must-read for entry-level, mid-level, and senior managers looking to advance. Beyond technical expertise, The Aspiring CIO and CISO emphasizes the critical soft skills and interpersonal dynamics required to thrive at the executive level. Gee addresses the challenges of leadership longevity, offering survival strategies to avoid burnout while excelling in high-pressure roles. Readers will also gain guidance on personal brand development, executive presence, and navigating corpor...

Book Review - Simon Le Comte (Veeam Vice President)

- October 12, 2024

David: Thanks Simon we worked together nearly 12-14 years ago in Australia. I was delighted to receive this review and appreciate his insights. What is remarkable is that about 15% of my book sales have been to Technology Solution providers that are wanting to understand the mindset of the CIO and CISO. Simon Le Comte Simon Le Comte • 1st • 1st VP Pre Sales Systems Engineering - Veeam Software | Mentor | Veteran | Crossfit | Customer obsessed | Lifelong learner | Do hard things | Lift heavy | Get uncomfortable VP Pre Sales Systems Engineering - Veeam Software | Mentor | Veteran | Crossfit | Customer obsessed | Lifelong learner | Do hard things | Lift heavy | Get uncomfortable 3w • Edited • 3 weeks ago I frequently hear from Sales and Pre-Sales professionals about the challenges they face when engaging with CIOs and CISOs, compared to IT Directors. These interactions can feel daunting due to the distinct differences in roles, responsibilities, and conversation dyn...

Musk Ox approach to Third Party Supply Defence

- September 18, 2024

This article has received some very positive reviews, and I've been contacted from readers from all over including a CIO from Madrid who pinged me after reading this... https://www.csoonline.com/ article/3509184/third-party- risk-management-can-learn-a- lot-from-the-musk-ox.html

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David J. Gee: David is an Advisor with Bain Advisory Network and also an Advisor to JS Careers (Cyber Recruitment) and Emertel (Software Commercialization. He is a seasoned technology executive with significant experience and has over 25 years’ experience in CIO and CISO roles across different industries and countries. At Macquarie Group David served as Global Head Technology, Cyber and Data Risk. Previously was CISO for HSBC Asia Pacific. His career as a CIO spans across multiple industries and geographies including – Metlife, Eli Lilly and Credit Union Australia. He was winner CIO of the Year 2014, at CUA where he successfully completed a significant Transformation of Core Banking, Online and Mobile Banking systems. David is past Chairman for the FS-ISAC Strategy Committee and awarded Global Leaders Award in 2023 for his contributions to the cybersecurity industry. A regular conference keynote speaker and 150+ published articles for CIO Australia, Computerworld, ITNews and CSO (Cyber Security), David now writes for Foundry CIO.com and he is writing his second - A Day in the Life of a CISO.

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