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Keynote speech at The 24th Colloquium for Information Systems Security Education
ByKayne
Unfortunately the sessions were not recorded due to privacy concerns.
100 B2B Thought Leaders and Influencers to Follow in 2020
ByKayne
#43 on the list of top 100 B2B thought leaders, which isn’t a race I thought I was running in.
Lack of cyber investment could spell trouble for smart cities: report
ByKayne
For smart cities, investing in cyber defense means being able to support a cyber workforce capable of supporting their IoT initiatives. “We’ve seen many failures with widespread deployment of IoT devices, whether due to insecure authentication methods, static passwords, or a lack of centralized and automated patch distribution. As city governments look to the future, they need to consider how they’ll attract a workforce capable of managing, securing, and monitoring millions of always-on devices,” said Kayne McGladrey, IEEE member and director of security and IT at Pensar Development. “This will be a hard sell for many cities, both due to the compensation requirements of the cybersecurity workforce and the perception that municipal jobs are rife with bureaucracy. Cities that succeed will have a vibrant and diverse workforce and realize the cost savings associated with the smart management of cities.”
Twelve Essential Soft Skills for Early-Career Cybersecurity Professionals
ByKayne
In the realm of cybersecurity, early-career professionals often prioritize the development and demonstration of technical prowess. However, as someone with nearly three decades of experience in cybersecurity leadership roles, I firmly assert that interpersonal skills wield a profound influence over one’s career trajectory. Unlike certifications and degrees, which may lose relevance over time, interpersonal skills persist and can be cultivated through deliberate practice. This article sheds light on these often-overlooked attributes, providing a holistic perspective on what it takes to excel in cybersecurity beyond technical acumen.
A cybersecurity skills gap demands thinking outside the box
ByKayne
“There’s a perception that it is all hands-on-keyboards — people sitting in a basement somewhere drinking soda,” McGladrey said. “That perception, unfortunately, drives a lot of talented individuals who would have made a lot of meaningful contributions to the field to make other career choices.”
McGladrey wants security pros to talk to their colleagues, friends and families about the field and its diversity of roles. He also urges organizations to widen their candidate pools to include those with more varied backgrounds and life experiences.
“Right now in cybersecurity, we’re doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result — the definition of insanity,” he said.
Successful Digital Transformation Begins with a Cultural Transformation
ByKayne
Kayne McGladrey (@kaynemcgladrey), Director of Security and Information Technology at Pensar Development, observed that IT leaders are recognizing that building and operating on-premises servers is not a competitive advantage.
“As part of the purchasing cycle they’re replacing outdated infrastructure with infrastructure as a service,” he said. “This gradual transition to the cloud lowers risks and makes disaster recovery simpler and more reliable than in past years. This strategy also significantly lowers the threats of a physical site compromise by threat actors.”