Mary K. Pratt
Contributing Writer
Mary K. Pratt is a freelance writer based in Massachusetts.
6 resume mistakes CISOs still make
The top security job has evolved from a technology-focused role into an executive position. Does your resume reflect that shift?
10 things to do now to reduce the cost of your next data breach
Taking these steps will save money, time, and reputation when that next breach hits.
Ransomware response: What CISOs really want from the federal government
What should the federal government's role and responsibility be regarding ransomware? Security leaders weigh in.
What CISOs really want from security vendors
Less risk? Better security? Value for dollars spent? Check, check, and check. But of all the things CISOs want from security vendors, trusted partnership tops the list. Here's how leading CISOs find and foster those relationships.
How to write a cyberthreat report executives can really use
As savvy CISOs know, a well-crafted and well-timed cyberthreat report can help executives grasp what’s happening in the world of cybersecurity—and it just might replace those late-night phonecalls.
Attracted to disaster: Secrets of crisis CISOs
In the aftermath of a security incident, new CISOs are often appointed to take over and lead through the chaos. Here are the skills and traits experts say these crisis CISOs need—and how to prepare yourself to rise to the occasion.
How the Lift mentoring program gives women in cybersecurity a leg up
The Executive Women's Forum's Lift program connects mentees working in information security, risk management, and privacy with mentors who can help them blaze their own trails. For individuals in the program, the career impact can be...
8 new roles today’s security team needs
Demand for cybersecurity professionals remains sky-high. Make sure you're hiring for the right roles.
Undervalued and ineffective: Why security training programs still fall short
Research reveals a glaring disconnect between the need for security training and its perceived value. But organizations that have made their awareness programs a strategic priority and adopted more modern approaches are finding...
Diversity in security: How 3 organizations are making a difference—one relationship at a time
Taking a purposeful approach to diversity, security leaders bring programs, personal stories, and intentionality to changing the persistent low levels of Blacks and minorities in their profession.
Inside cybersecurity’s shelfware problem
Sometimes underutilization of security software and services is a deliberate, strategic choice; more often it's a cause for concern.
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