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My discussion with an embattled Congressman in which he plied me with flattery and avoided straight answers
In the world of high-stakes cybersecurity, especially within the walls of Fortune-ranked companies, the game changes drastically as you climb the ranks.
I’ve seen it first hand.
Starting off, you’re likely to be in the trenches and in the weeds, consumed with the daily hands-on work of threat detection and digital forensics, identifying malicious or risky behavior, and finding effective ways to manage it for your organization. But as you ascend to positions like Director or VP, overseeing security incident response groups, the role morphs and becomes about more than just tech wizardry or strong collaborative skills.
At this level, you're part strategist, part communicator, and a hefty part crisis manager. You're not just fixing tech issues; you're playing the role of a 'fixer'. You’re the one they call when shit hits the fan, not just to plug a security hole, but to manage the fallout that could implode the company’s reputation or stock price.
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