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RVAsec 2023: Kate Collins - This is the Way: A New Leadership Creed for Info-Sec professionals

Presentation: This is the Way: A New Leadership Creed for Info-Sec professionals With fun and powerful examples from Disney’s The Mandalorian, InfoSec professionals will explore the new and different leadership skills required after the immense changes in the past few years. Global events including the pandemic, inflation, supply chain problems, digital transformation, and political turmoil, have caused new pressures, new threats, and changes moving faster than an N1-starfighter in hyperspace! Explore the latest research and trends in leadership, discuss the impacts on the InfoSec industry, and refresh your leadership creed. People leaders, technical experts and InfoSec professionals at all levels will be challenged to assess their current leadership strengths and discover new ways to stretch and develop skills to meet the intense demands in Cyber leadership today and beyond. This is the Way! Bio: Kate Collins has over 28 years of leadership experience from front-line supervisor to CHRO, is a PCC executive coach, HR consultant, and leadership development expert. For the last 10 years, Kate has served as a leadership coach to Cyber, IT, Healthcare, Government, Academic, Insurance, Retail, and Finance professionals and has created custom leadership development programs for clients including a cyber-specific program Guidepoint Security. Other coaching client organizations include: Snowflake Inc., Guidepoint Security, DoD, Navy Federal Credit Union, Inova Health, Children’s National Hospital, StubHub, UFCW, and eOffices, Inc. Additionally, Kate partners with a neuroscientist to support Healthcare and Cyber organizations in recovering from and preventing burnout. Kate travels nationally, and lives in Richmond, Virginia with her husband (a Cyber-professional), daughter, and 4 (yes, 4) dogs. https://rvasec.com/ 00:00:00 Kate Collins discusses challenges in the info-sec community, emphasizing the importance of finding comfort in difficult times. She shares her personal connection to the Star Wars universe and highlights the need for new leadership skills in cybersecurity. 00:05:00 The speaker introduces herself, highlighting her qualifications and experience in leadership roles. She addresses the deficit in leadership development tailored to the cyber field and the importance of coaching in cybersecurity. She emphasizes the role of culture and managerial treatment in talent retention. 00:10:00 The speaker highlights predictions about turnover and the need to support and engage cybersecurity professionals. Human failure in cyber incidents is addressed, along with the importance of leadership and communication skills. The need for a new leadership Creed in cybersecurity is introduced. 00:15:00 Collins discusses transitioning from self-focus to a collective mindset in leadership. She emphasizes treating others as they want to be treated and the importance of understanding motivations and broader outcomes. Focusing on the team's goals helps deal with difficult colleagues. 00:20:00 The speaker emphasizes focusing on outcomes, trust, and connection. Workload reassessment and diverse alliances based on empathy and understanding are highlighted. Inspiration from "The Mandalorian" is used to illustrate the shift from self-centered to collective thinking. 00:25:00 The speaker discusses how our experiences shape beliefs and actions and the importance of understanding biases. Valuing diverse perspectives fosters trust and flexibility. Examples from "The Mandalorian" are used to illustrate the importance of alliances and adjusting approaches. 00:30:00 Two examples from "The Mandalorian" demonstrate leadership principles for info-sec professionals, including effective communication, diplomacy, overcoming biases, and forming alliances. Determination and work-life balance are also discussed. 00:35:00 The speaker addresses toxic environments in info-sec and the need for balance and determination. Humility, continuous skill-building, teaching others, and utilizing tools are highlighted. Examples from "The Mandalorian" illustrate these principles. 00:40:00 The importance of vulnerability in leadership is discussed, emphasizing authenticity, admitting mistakes, seeking feedback, and prioritizing well-being. Feedback and action, as well as rewards and recognition, are mentioned. The cybersecurity industry's rewards for vulnerability are highlighted. 00:45:00 The speaker emphasizes staying focused on the mission in cybersecurity, avoiding burnout, and taking action for professional development. Digital resources and support are recommended. Gratitude is expressed, and success is wished to the audience.