Information Security Team Management - How to Keep Your Edge While Embracing the Dark Side

Explore effective strategies for managing information security teams in this 24-minute conference talk from DerbyCon 4. Discover how to maintain technical expertise while transitioning to a leadership role. Learn to balance business needs with security requirements, measure and communicate results clearly, and build a strong team. Gain insights on identifying strengths and weaknesses, surrounding yourself with talented individuals, and pushing beyond your comfort zone. Understand the importance of staying curious and continuously learning in the rapidly evolving field of information security management.

Information Security Team Management
Mandatory Disclaimer
A fork in the road...
Maintaining your edge: 1 day - a quick comparison
Reality Check
Facets of Information Security management
Information Security is a function of the business
Measure everything and communicate clearly
Keyword "team"
Resolution Tactics
Team management: Attack surfaces are infinite, resources are finite
Identify & acknowledge your strengths and your weaknesses
Surround yourself with people smarter than you
Push yourself out of your comfort zone
Maintaining your edge: Stay curious
We need more QUALIFIED Information Security Managers
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