The modern cybersecurity leader is more than just an industry expert. They are strategists who guide their organization through the evolving cybersecurity landscape, teachers who share considerable knowledge and experience with the organization and figures who encourage and direct their teams to create a safer digital world.
Cyber leadership involves the ethical and practical guidance needed to navigate the risks tied to new and existing technologies. At ISC2 Security Congress, we will dive into how cyber leaders can establish and sustain security measures that safeguard their organization’s standing, resources and objectives.
Trends, Opportunities and Challenges for Cyber Leaders
Workforce shortages and the need for skills and talent are pressing concerns. These issues are challenges for organizations that need to protect their digital assets in a constantly changing landscape. This shortage also places a burden on existing cybersecurity teams, potentially leading to burnout and increased turnover.
Emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), offer a potential solution to these workforce challenges. AI can automate routine tasks and allow cybersecurity professionals to focus on more complex issues. AI-powered tools can also enhance threat detection and response capabilities, enabling organizations to identify and mitigate risks more effectively. However, the integration of AI into the cybersecurity workforce also presents new challenges. Most notably, organizations must invest in training their staff to effectively use AI tools day-to-day.
Cybersecurity leaders must be proactive in addressing the workforce shortage by investing in talent development alongside investing in technology solutions. It's crucial that they balance the benefits of automation with the need for human expertise. Doing so, cybersecurity leaders can help their organizations build a culture of resilience, commitment, and forward-thinking.
Sessions and Speakers at ISC2 Security Congress 2024
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The Factors Behind Adding AI Skills to the U.S. Cybersecurity Workforce
Explore how to integrate AI skills into the U.S. cybersecurity workforce. We examine key factors like trusted AI information sources, integrating AI into cybersecurity tools, legal and regulatory frameworks, organizational awareness, operational readiness, and showcase real-world AI use cases in cybersecurity. |
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Transforming Information Security Leadership: Building High-Performance Teams for Operational Excellence Dive into operational excellence, daily management, policy deployment, and the frameworks essential for building effective teams. You will gain insights into high-performance teams' characteristics, success factors and challenges, aiming for a comprehensive understanding of strategies to achieve and sustain organizational excellence. |
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Identifying and Protecting Psychologically Vulnerable Users Given that 4% of users cause 80% of incidents, it is critical to identify vulnerable users. A NIST-funded study examined the combination of psychological traits that led to phishing susceptibility. We will dig into these findings and discuss how to protect those users through a combination of security awareness and technical controls to limit the damage that highly susceptible users can cause. |
Want to get ahead of the curve and earn CPE credits before the show? Register for our pre-conference workshop, Transforming Cyber Leaders, where you will gain concrete insights on strategic leadership, key business concepts, finance essentials and more.
Paving The Way for Others
In an era where cyber threats are constantly evolving, strong leadership is at the cornerstone of effective cybersecurity. Leaders inspire their teams and drive the innovation needed to stay ahead of the curve. Learn how you can become a better leader and connect with industry leaders, all at ISC2 Security Congress 2024.