Use demonstrations to indicate threats in action. This provides clarity and helps build trust, beyond “just trust me” to show real-time examples of our efforts. “In a recent board update, I used a demo to show the ease of use of the toolkit that my opponent likes and demonstrated the effect before and after implementing specific security controls.”
Finally, Jenkins also pointed out that security is also a driving force for innovation. “I highlighted how security can innovate by providing guardrails, which is a great addition to the more defensive aspects of our work.”
Transferring from pure committee reports is not just a tactical move. It reflects the growing demand for CISOs to provide advice on many business plans. Jenkins believes that CISOs can provide valuable advice on AI adoption, operational resilience, technology modernization, data and digital transformation, mergers and acquisitions, supplier and procurement strategies, and geopolitical risk management.
