• Cybersecurity Leadership

  • Powering the Modern Organization
  • By: Mansur Hasib
  • Narrated by: Mansur Hasib
  • Length: 7 hrs and 3 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (128 ratings)

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Cybersecurity Leadership

By: Mansur Hasib
Narrated by: Mansur Hasib
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This book enables newcomers, business professionals as well as seasoned cybersecurity practitioners and marketers to understand and to explain the discipline to anyone. This book is not about technology and no technical knowledge or prior background is required to understand this book.

Cybersecurity involves people, policy, and technology. Yet most books and academic programs cover only technology. Hence the implementation of cybersecurity as a people powered perpetual innovation and productivity engine is not done. People think they can buy cybersecurity as a product when in fact the discipline is the modern practice of digital business strategy. People also equate cybersecurity with information security or security alone. However, security is a state, while cybersecurity is a process. Too many people equate cybersecurity with computer science when in fact cybersecurity is a business discipline.

Written and narrated by Dr. Mansur Hasib a globally acclaimed scholar, practitioner, and author with a Doctor of Science in cybersecurity and over ten years experience designing and running award-winning cybersecurity education programs on a global scale. The author also served as Chief Information Officer and implemented profitable digital transformations and cybersecurity strategy in healthcare, biotechnology, education, and energy for more than 30 years.

This book is widely acclaimed by practitioners and scholars alike as the definitive book on cybersecurity leadership and governance. Dr. Hasib is a sought after speaker and has won multiple global awards such as: 2020 Cybersecurity Champion of the Year; 2020 People's Choice Award in Cybersecurity; 2019 Best Cybersecurity Higher Education Program in the USA; 2019 Outstanding Global Cybersecurity Leadership; 2018 Best Cybersecurity Higher Education Program in the USA; 2018 Hall of Fame; 2017 People's Choice Award in Cybersecurity; 2017 Information Governance Expert of the Year; 2017 (ISC)2 Americas ISLA Award.

©2015 Mansur Hasib (P)2021 Mansur Hasib
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CIOs and CISOs should read this book...

What made the experience of listening to Cybersecurity Leadership the most enjoyable?

"Cybersecurity Leadership" is a holistic approach and roadmap for leaders to ponder and to follow as they strive to build a world class organization and an effective cyber program. Most of the lessons parallel what I've done in practice while others stimulate and almost mandate a lively conversation.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Cybersecurity Leadership?

As I read the book, I had frequent flashbacks to my past experiences as the FBI CIO and as a Wall Street executive. The "Penguin Award" that I started at the FBI parallels the notion of inspiring calculated risk taking.

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I enjoyed this book.

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A fresh look at leadership for a changing world.

This is not simply a book advising on cyber security tactics or choosing technology controls. Dr. Hasib takes us deeper into what it means to be a leader and clears away many misconceptions between leadership and management. Additionally, as ethics and integrity directly impact an organization's level of risk these traits are a common theme throughout his book. I highly recommend Cybersecurity Leadership for anyone functioning in a leadership role.

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Mansur is the “Peter Drucker” of Cyber Security

Would you listen to Cybersecurity Leadership again? Why?

After many years in various executive roles ranging from CIO, CISO and Board Advisor I was absolutely impressed with the executive guidance and thought leadership of Mansur Hasib. I was truly amazed with the ideas, concepts, executive guidance, and mentorship of how to be a highly effective leader for the C-Suite. Mansur has a very brilliant mind, yet the type of leader that everyone aspires to be a “servitude” type of leader. Mansur delivers executive maturity and political savviness to elevate anyone’s career that takes the time to listen or read this outstanding book.

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CyberSecurity Leaders Ought To Read This Book

It contains actionable and practical intelligence for leaders to institute an effective CyberSecurity (and IT) program.

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Amazing value, like having a personal mentor!

Would you listen to Cybersecurity Leadership again? Why?

I would absolutely listen to Dr. Hasib's book again and would recommend it to anyone interested in improving their Information Technology leadership skills and foundational understanding on Information Assurance / Security principals.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Dr. Hasib does an excellent job at highlighting 30+ years of experience and key takeaways in about a 7 hour audio book. Also as the narrator, he articulates clearly and at a good pace to listen to on the radio while commuting.

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Throughout this easy to understand story, Dr. Hasib shares a reflection on his real world experience, ethical decision making, and leadership principals with an overall cyber security focus. His teachings found in this title are applicable to organizations of any size and industry, but those interested in healthcare technology will get an extra treat!

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Rich source of cybersecurity information!

Would you listen to Cybersecurity Leadership again? Why?

Mission focus management of the cybersecurity infrastructure derives from good leadership. A good cybersecurity program is a reflection of the organizations leadership capability. But how does one goes about building effective leadership? Dr. Hasib's book, talks about cybersecurity and provides examples on how good leadership brings about true cybersecurity within the organization. He further delves into the complicated task of how to provide leadership within the cybersecurity domain. Neither disciplines are for the faint of heart. To tackle them both in one book was definitely courageous.

Throughout the effort and within the entire book, there are lots of wonderful examples, personal and historical anecdotes and cite worthy references. I have definitely started to site from the book in my own Enterprise Architecture practice. If you are a new CIO or just landed a role as a leader with the cybersecurity portfolio, this is a must have audio book running in your iPhone or iPad. Personally I listened to the book on my way drive from home to work and back.

Finally, thank you Dr. Hasib for taking the effort to share your knowledge, stories from your life and career. I am confident the book will assist cybersecurity leaders for years to come.

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Wide scope and informative

Many parts delved outside of the scope of cyber security. Related closely to the amygdala hijack and have seen this in action particularly where email is concerned. The final chapter spoke to me so directly that I felt Mansur was actually speaking to me. Recommend the book to other cyber security leads and C suite execs who are looking at incorporating the CSO capability into their organisation.

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great book love the content

he has great amount of information and I think this is better than just a technical book on cybersecurity I recommend it.

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Perfectly Laid out and defines Leadership.

If you could sum up Cybersecurity Leadership in three words, what would they be?

Amazing,Thoughtful, Succinct

What other book might you compare Cybersecurity Leadership to and why?

I am not sure I could compare it to anything. I have not found a book that lays things out and encompasses how to look at Cyber Security from a leadership position.

What does Mansur Hasib bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

There is no doubt the emphasis Mansur puts on several aspects of this book that makes the impact. His accent is delightful and very easy to listen to. My mind never wandered while listening.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

The reaction I have had is to listen to it over and over. I am on my 6th time listening to it and I just keep picking up tidbits that improves my outlook on it.

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This book is laid out in a way that each chapter is to the point and you know what the point is. Mansur's views of what C level leadership should embrace and how that structure looks was right on. I have experienced the wrong way to do it. If you can think like this book is laid out then you will be successful

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A Primer for Cybersecurity

This book is well written. The diction, intonation, and speed of the reader makes it an easy and pleasant book to listen. Cybersecurity is clearly explained, where the book covers not only technical aspects for an IT audience but also for management/leadership audiences as well as for the cybersecurity professional in general. The roles of the CIO and the CISO are well defined as the author explains definitions based on personal experiences. The author includes comparisons of CIO/CISO functionality with other C-level positions. Of special interest is the emphasis the author makes on ‘doing the right thing’ for employees at all levels of an organization/institution by following good ethical practices.
The author discusses cybersecurity best practices not only as it applies to industry (emphasis in healthcare) but also to all levels of academia. In addition, the author provides security guidance when selecting technical solutions for certain commonly used tools (i.e. video conferencing, open source, etc).
I personally enjoyed listening to this book. I plan to listen to it again. This should be a primer for technical as well as non-technical audiences interested in cybersecurity.

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