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A practical guide for new cybersecurity executives, offering a clear roadmap for the critical first year in leadership. It equips leaders with strategies, tools, and insights to build strong security foundations, trusted relationships, and lasting organizational impact.Key FeaturesAssess risks, understand the business, and build key relationships earlyBuild and execute a realistic roadmap with budget and resourcesTranslate security risks into clear, business-focused messages for leadersFree with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen ReaderBook DescriptionStepping into a cybersecurity leadership role is one of the most challenging transitions in a security professional’s career. Expectations are immediate, the stakes are high, and the path forward is rarely clear. This book is a practical guide to navigating the first year as a cybersecurity executive. It provides a structured approach to understanding the business, building credibility, and shaping a security program that delivers measurable impact.The journey begins with assessing the organization and building the relationships that enable progress. It then focuses on action: defining a clear vision, aligning security priorities with business goals, and creating a realistic, risk-driven roadmap. Beyond strategy, the book addresses execution—securing budget, developing talent, strengthening core capabilities, and leading through major incidents. It offers guidance on communicating with executives and boards, measuring progress, and building programs that endure. Chapters also cover identity, data, cloud, third-party risk, and governance responsibilities, emphasizing accountability and collaboration with legal and executive stakeholders.Written for new and aspiring CISOs and security leaders stepping into executive roles, this guide helps you lead with clarity, confidence, and lasting impact.What you will learnUnderstand your organization's mission, risk landscape, and security postureBuild trust and credibility with executives, boards, partners, and your security teamTranslate technical risk into business priorities leaders care aboutDefine a security vision and create a practical, risk-driven roadmapSecure budget, talent, and partners through strong business casesLead with clarity during incidents and high-pressure momentsBuild a security-first culture across the organizationSustain resilience, well-being, and long-term leadership effectivenessWho this book is forThis book is designed for cybersecurity leaders entering executive roles, including CISOs, CSOs, and senior security managers taking on leadership for the first time. It also serves aspiring security professionals preparing for executive responsibilities, experienced practitioners seeking to sharpen strategic and leadership skills, and business executives who want a deeper understanding of the challenges, priorities, and impact of cybersecurity leadership within modern organizations.
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Renana Friedlich is an enterprise technology and cybersecurity executive who serves as Executive Vice President, CISO and CIO at LPL Financial. An award-winning leader with more than two decades of experience, Renana is known for turning strategy into execution and driving innovation across cybersecurity, AI, and enterprise technology. Before joining LPL, she held senior leadership roles at PayPal, EY, and the IDF, where she helped protect some of the world's largest organizations against cyber threats. Renana actively engages in shaping the future of cybersecurity. She serves on advisory boards for universities, technology companies, startups, and venture capital firms and is a sought-after speaker at leading conferences, where she shares her perspectives on building trust and enabling growth in highly regulated environments. Renana holds multiple security certifications, including the CISSP, CISM, and a CISO certification from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. Yuri Diogenes is a cybersecurity executive, author, and educator with more than 30 years of experience in the technology industry. He holds a PhD in Cybersecurity Leadership, a Master of Science in Cybersecurity Intelligence and Forensics Investigation, and an MBA.Yuri is a Professor at the University of Texas at Dallas and EC-Council University. He spent more than two decades at Microsoft, holding various technical and leadership positions, most recently serving as Principal PM Manager for Microsoft Defender for Cloud.An accomplished author, Yuri has published more than 30 books, primarily focused on cybersecurity, information security, and Microsoft technologies. He also holds numerous industry-recognized certifications, including CISSP, CEH, CHFI, ECSA, CND, CompTIA SecAI+, Security+, CySA+, Network+, CASP+, and MITRE ATT&CK certifications in Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Hunting, and Detection Engineering.
