:: History :: Security BSides DFW 2011 - November 5, 2011 (Philip J Beyer) - http://lanyrd.com/skymy :: Summary :: I will present details of how I transitioned from security consultant to program leader from vision to practice and planning for the future. :: Abstract :: If you want to go from a sedentary life to running a marathon, you have to have a plan. If you want to go from a consulting life to owning a security program, you also have to have a plan. Much like a 'Couch to 5K' running program, that plan will require vision, persistent effort, and a clear set of goals. I'll share my plan, what has worked so far and what didn't, and how you can design your own.

1. (Consulting) Couch to CISO
A Security Leader's First 100 Days & Beyond
Philip J Beyer
Information Security Officer
Texas Education Agency
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2. Overview
The Premise
Off the Couch
Adopt a Plan
Train Like You Mean It
Enjoy the Race
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3. The Premise

4. Consulting
Give advice
Diverse experience
No ownership

5. Running
Requires commitment
Rewarding
No one can do it for you

6. Assumptions
Couch to 5k programs are a dime a dozen
Consultant to CISO programs are not
Preparation and planning get your career in
shape

7. Off the Couch

8. About Me
Consulting background
Information Security Officer
Runner

9. How Did I Start?
IT services
Good record of delivery
Received great advice

10. Where Are You Now?
Skills
Leadership
Management
Experience
Delivery
Presentation

11. Adopt a Plan

12. Your Career Plan
Near-term and long-term goals
Specific activities, not nebulous dreams
BHAG

13. A Plan Needs Vision
Big Hairy Audacious Goal
Dream big
Doesn't have to be attainable, just real and
motivating

14. Track Progress
A plan without progress is not a plan
Determine your milestones
Zoom in when necessary

15. Train Like You Mean It

16. Mentor
Not a peer
Not your manager
Security (or business) leader

17. Resumé
Accomplishments... Not skills
Teamwork... Not solo efforts

18. Build Habits
Manage yourself
Optimize your research
Shorten your summaries
Be a translator (to business language)

19. Enjoy the Race

20. The Starting Line
100-Day Plan

21. Establish Order
Manage your projects
Keep it simple
The Pragmatic CSO

22. Don't Sprint
3.1 miles (5km) is a long distance
You need to pace yourself
Hands off the keyboard and onto the
whiteboard

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