The Aspiring CIO and CISO

Grand Hyatt was the venue for an incredible ADAPT event for Security Edge. So great to see many old friends in Melbourne for my keynote.  

My Keynote at Sydney International Convention Centre - wow what an event.....and the book signing was also terrific.  Thanks for your support I met some amazing people at this event....it was pretty awesome  

I'm looking forward to the panel at Sekurokon with some esteemed leaders in Australian Cybersecurity industry.   Thanks Noel and Shamane for the invitation. Pictures from the Sekuro Kon Event - it did not disappoint and met the creative & fun factor  

  James Rabe 5.0 out of 5 stars A well written guidebook from where I am today to where I want to go in the future Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2024 "The Aspiring CIO and CISO" by David J. Gee is an insightful guide for professionals at any stage in their career, especially those aspiring to leadership in technology or security roles. Whether you are just beginning or a seasoned executive, this book serves as an excellent tool for self-reflection and career navigation. One of its standout strengths is its ability to provide value regardless of where you are in your career. It doesn’t matter if you’re starting your journey or already an executive, the book serves as a comprehensive discovery tool, helping you evaluate your current position, skills, and ambitions. Moreover, it functions as a “gut check” for those contemplating a career in technology or security leadership. By diving into the responsibilities and mindset required for roles such as CIO or CISO, ...

This is an excellent book for anybody pursuing a career as a CIO, CISO  and Risk Management. Reviewed in Australia on July 6, 2024 Verified Purchase This is an excellent book for anybody pursuing a career as a CIO, CISO  and Risk Management - which spans all the way through to retirement.  It's also a great book for any other stakeholders or suppliers/partners who engage  with the CIO, CISO. The text provides a thorough insight into the full career span,  mindset and challenges of these critical organisational roles.  This book provides a pragmatic expert view from one of the best guys in the industry.  I can vouch first hand for David Gee having worked under his leadership at CUA  during one of the most successful and same time most challenging core, online  and mobile banking system replacement projects that I have been involved in  during my career.                         ...

                  Dennis Ang 5.0 out of 5 stars   A must-read for IT and cybersecurity professionals ! Reviewed in Singapore on July 27, 2024 David has unselfishly shared his personal and professional experiences in this book. I have  had very privileged opportunities to have worked with David and could feel his coaching coming out live to me once again by reading the book. I have certainly benefitted from the sharing he has penned down in this book. It’s a must-read!                                                                 ****** David:  One of my earliest book reviews was Dennis who purchased and read my new book in the first month.  We worked together a few lifetimes ago and I'm humbled that Dennis still talks about my coaching and influence to his own car...

  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...

  Shamane Tan Shamane Tan • 1st • 1st Chief Growth Officer, Sekuro | Best-Selling Author, TEDx & Global Keynote Speaker | LinkedIn Top Voice'24 | ARN Shining Star Multinational Winner | 40 under 40: Most Influential Asian-Australian Chief Growth Officer, Sekuro | Best-Selling Author, TEDx & Global Keynote Speaker | LinkedIn Top Voice'24 | ARN Shining Star Multinational Winner | 40 under 40: Most Influential Asian-Australian 2 months ago I first met David Gee back in 2022, and I was immediately struck by his extensive experience and insightful perspective. He’s very down-to-earth, and we quickly connected over our shared passion for writing. Having had the opportunity to work with different global publishers on my books, I was happy to share my journey when David expressed his goal of writing one. I knew the industry would benefit greatly from his knowledge, and it was a pleasure to connect him with Packt . Fast forward to today, and I received a copy of his newl...