The CISO Evolution: Business Knowledge for Cybersecurity Executives

by Matthew K. Sharp, Kyriakos Lambros

Overview

Learn to effectively deliver business aligned cybersecurity outcomes  

In The CISO Evolution: Business Knowledge for Cybersecurity Executives, information security experts Matthew K. Sharp and Kyriakos “Rock” Lambros deliver an insightful and practical resource to help cybersecurity professionals develop the skills they need to effectively communicate with senior management and boards. They assert business aligned cybersecurity is crucial and demonstrate how business acumen is being put into action to deliver meaningful business outcomes. 

The authors use illustrative stories to show professionals how to establish an executive presence and avoid the most common pitfalls experienced by technology experts when speaking and presenting to executives. The book will show you how to: 

• Inspire trust in senior business leaders by properly aligning and setting expectations around risk appetite and capital allocation 
• Properly characterize the indispensable role of cybersecurity in your company’s overall strategic plan 
• Acquire the necessary funding and resources for your company’s cybersecurity program and avoid the stress and anxiety that comes with underfunding 

Perfect for security and risk professionals, IT auditors, and risk managers looking for effective strategies to communicate cybersecurity concepts and ideas to business professionals without a background in technology.  The CISO Evolution is also a must-read resource for business executives, managers, and leaders hoping to improve the quality of dialogue with their cybersecurity leaders. 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781119782483
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	01/26/2022
Pages:	416
Product dimensions:	6.30(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.60(d)

About the Author

MATTHEW K. SHARP is Chief Information Security Officer of Logicworks. He is responsible for security governance, risk management, strategy, and architecture in a business that provides comprehensive cloud services to help customers successfully onboard and operate complex and compliant workloads on the AWS and Azure public clouds.

KYRIAKOS “ROCK” LAMBROS is CEO and Founder of RockCyber, a cybersecurity strategy consulting firm focused on helping firms align cybersecurity to their enterprise business goals. He has extensive experience building security programs and overseeing security architecture, operations, threat intelligence, governance, and risk management.

Table of Contents

Foreword ix
Preface xi
Acknowledgments xv

Introduction 1

Part I Foundational Business Knowledge 7

Chapter 1 Financial Principles 9

Chapter 2 Business Strategy Tools 29

Chapter 3 Business Decisions 55

Chapter 4 Value Creation 91

Chapter 5 Articulating the Business Case 129

Part II Communication and Education 167

Chapter 6 Cybersecurity: A Concern of the Business, Not Just IT 169

Chapter 7 Translating Cyber Risk into Business Risk 197

Chapter 8 Communication – You Do It Every Day (or Do You?) 239

Part III Cybersecurity Leadership 273

Chapter 9 Relationship Management 275

Chapter 10 Recruiting and Leading High Performing Teams 307

Chapter 11 Managing Human Capital 339

Chapter 12 Negotiation 367
Conclusion 383
Index 385