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  • 6 Tips for Conducting a Digital Literacy Assessment

    ByKayne

    An assessment of digital literacy isn’t a one-time event in an organization, according to McGladrey. “This is a continuous cycle for businesses to assess how employees use the tools provided, how they process information, how they’re creating content, and their critical thinking skills,” McGladrey said. And don’t make this a class that’s going to drag people down and eat most of their day, he added. “This continuous assessment process should be buttressed by brief just-in-time learning opportunities. No one wants to sit down for a four-hour digital literacy class for things they do know if they can instead get a five-minute tutorial on a new topic or technique they can apply to their current work.”

  • Bridging the Gap: Communicating Cyber Risks as Business Imperatives (speaking event)

    ByKayne

    As CISOs make plans to secure operating budgets for the new financial year, they face the age-old challenge of convincing stakeholders, who often see cybersecurity and privacy as a cost center, to invest in this area. It’s time to change the narrative. Discover how to drive more productive conversations about cybersecurity as a strategic growth enabler. Take home actionable ideas for proactively managing controls and risks, increasing efficiency and reducing costs.

    Learning Objectives:

    Apply techniques and strategies needed to shift the perception of cybersecurity and privacy from cost centers to strategic growth enablers within the organization.

    Employ methods for applying proactive control management and risk mitigation methods to enhance an organization’s cybersecurity posture and minimize potential threats.

    Identify opportunities for efficiency gains and cost reductions in cybersecurity initiatives, in order to make impactful budgetary decisions for the coming year.

  • Intuitive, Cognitive Technologies Are Changing the Business and Its Workforce

    ByKayne

    The workforce of tomorrow still will be technically savvy, well-versed in machine learning and data science. Advanced machine learning skills will be important, but Kayne McGladrey (@kaynemcgladrey), Director of Security and Information Technology at Pensar Development, recommended that those looking for future employment also consider learning a programming language.

    “The intent here is not to master it,” McGladrey explained, “but rather to gain an understanding and appreciation of how things work from the inside out. Employers are also looking for career stability so that they can invest in their people, so don’t hop from company to company on an annual basis.”

  • The Cyber Security Recruiter talks to Kayne McGladrey, field CISO at Hyperproof

    ByKayne

    In the latest episode of The Cyber Security Recruiter podcast, I had an in-depth conversation with Thomas Richard about my 25-year journey in cybersecurity. From my unlikely beginnings in theater arts to my current role as the field CISO at Hyperproof, this conversation covers a wide array of subjects. We delve into the importance of implementing effective security controls and critique the industry’s heavy reliance on certifications. Thomas and I agree that while certifications can serve as useful benchmarks, their increasing prominence risks creating an exclusionary environment that could perpetuate a perceived “skills gap.” The episode covers not just technical matters but also broader philosophies and strategies that are essential for building a resilient cybersecurity posture

  • What is the last thing to do before the end of the year?

    ByKayne

    I hope you’ve already had a risk definition conversation- get in front of the board or in front of your CIO or in front of your CFO, whoever is going to ultimately pay the bill. And then for anything where you know you can’t afford it because you’ve seen a reduction in your budget as a consequence of the pandemic- have that conversation early with your cyber insurance broker.