51 Essential Cyber Terms Explained for Leaders

A Non-Technical Guide. Each Term Defined, Explained and with a Practical Example to Increase Your Leadership Impact

By: Marco Ryan, Andrew Fitzmaurice

Narrated by: James Moors

Length: 2 hrs

Publisher's summary

Do you want to increase your Impact as a Leader and Lead with enhanced Digital Authority? Then mastering these key cyber terms will help you stand out amongst your peers.

Are you tired of feeling left behind in conversations about cyber security and technology? Do the complexities of cyber terms leave you puzzled, impacting your leadership effectiveness? Have you ever felt out of your depth with tech talk in board meetings or with IT teams and too embarrassed to ask what that abbreviation stands for?

Marco Ryan, a Cyber Leader in Residence at a leading UK Business School and with over 25 years of Digital and Cyber Senior Leadership experience with companies such as bp, specializes in making the world of Digital, AI, and Cyber simple, jargon-free and easy to understand for Leaders, even if they have no background in technology or IT.

This book is like no other in Cybersecurity.

Each term is arranged alphabetically making it easy to find, with a formal definition, then a simple jargon-free explanation and then a real-life example.

If you think that Cyber security is only for IT experts, not leaders or executives or that understanding cyber terms requires a technical background or prior IT knowledge then this is the book for you.

In “51 Essential Cyber Terms Explained for Leaders” you’ll discover:

Demystify complex cyber terms with easy-to-understand explanations tailored for leaders.

Bridge the gap between technical jargon and strategic decision-making.

Enhance your communication with IT teams by mastering key cyber concepts.

Future-proof your career by becoming fluent in the language of cyber security.

Cut through the noise with clear, concise explanations of each cyber term.

Command respect in any room with your deepened understanding of cyber issues.

Unlock new professional opportunities by adding cyber fluency to your leadership toolkit.

.. and so much more.

So, even if you are pushed for time or feel that you are not tech-savvy enough to understand Cyber topics or that books on technology become outdated too quickly then this book will make it simple to learn and enhance your impact at work

If you want to lead with authority in the digital age, then Scroll up and click the ‘buy now’ button to get started.

©2024 Marco Ryan and Andrew Fitznaurice (P)2024 Marco Ryan and Andrew Fitzmaurice

Very helpful!

Before reading it, the whole world of cyber felt so confusing and intimidating. But the way the author breaks everything down, it suddenly all started clicking into place. The format is super straightforward - each term or concept gets its own little section with a clear definition, simple explanation, and relatable examples. It's like having a friendly guide walking you through all the important stuff, rather than just getting bogged down in technical jargon. What I found most valuable, though, was how the book helps you connect the dots between the cyber details and the bigger strategic picture. It empowers you to really understand this stuff, so you can start using that knowledge to level up your career. It's the perfect resource for anyone without a hardcore cyber tech background who wants to get serious about this stuff.

Cyber Clarity for Leaders

In "51 Essential Cyber Terms Explained for Leaders" by Marco Ryan, leaders find a roadmap to mastering cyber lingo. This guide breaks down complex cyber terms into simple explanations, ideal for those without a tech background. It's an essential resource for enhancing communication with IT teams. The narrator does a stellar job of making the content approachable and engaging.

Digital Mastery Made Accessible

This audiobook is a valuable resource for anyone eager to navigate the digital landscape with ease. It offers clear explanations and actionable advice on the latest trends. It's the perfect blend of depth and accessibility, making it indispensable for business leaders and curious learners.

Extremely Useful Information for Todays Leaders

As a people leader in a department that relies heavily on IT infrastructure, it is important for me to not get left behind when it comes to cybersecurity and technical language. There are so many technical terms and acronyms that it will make your head spin. The authors did an amazing job putting this book together for the world to simplify and demystify cybersecurity. This audiobook offers simple definitions and explanations that have increased my knowledge and expertise, and I am incredibly grateful for it.

Great resource!

This book really is so so helpful. The world of cyber security is up and coming whether you re prepared or not, so it's GREAT to have a resource to refer to for common terms and technical jargon. I love how they are alphabetically arranged so that I can look back easily at any time and remember what I learned by reading this-at any time. Increasing your communication skills in this arena is so important these days.

A helpful resource

This audiobook talks about the different terms that are helpful for leaders in today's world. There are a lot of terms that we have now that didn't exist in previous generations, and it may be challenging for some to keep up to date. Well, this book helps solve that problem, making it easier to understand in simpler words, You don't even need to be tech-savvy; listening to this audiobook would just help you to be more knowledgeable so that you are able to communicate with IT teams better. It's worth a listen; I recommend it.

Practical and worth listening

if you're someone in the cyber tech industry or someone interested to it, listening to this one while doing some other chores is like listening to an educational radio program hehe we may be professional but sometimes we may forget some terms and this book will help us in our careers. it simplifies learning and boosts your impact at work. Worth listening!

Cyber Terms Explained

This audiobook explains technical terms and uses practical examples to increase your management skills. I found the explanation of terms easy to understand, even for the beginner, such as BYOD—Bring your own device—and then further explained its benefits and disadvantages. This book is an excellent resource for anyone looking to understand cyber terms better. I highly recommend it.

Great Resource

Marco Ryan and Andrew Fitzmaurice's audiobook is a valuable resource for leaders navigating the complex world of cybersecurity. With clarity and simplicity, they break down 51 essential terms, from encryption to phishing, providing practical examples to illustrate each concept. This non-technical guide empowers leaders to understand key cybersecurity concepts, enabling them to make informed decisions and enhance their organization's security posture. Whether you're a CEO, manager, or team leader, this audiobook equips you with the knowledge needed to effectively communicate and lead in an increasingly digital landscape. It's like having a cybersecurity expert on speed dial to demystify the jargon and bolster your leadership impact. Highly recommended for anyone looking to stay ahead in today's cyber-driven world.

Essential read for anyone in leadership position

This is a much needed book for current times. I myself run a couple of businesses and I dread having to get technical as my understanding of some topics are only top layer. This book drills down in simple language this cyber sector. Highly recommend!