Cyber Risk Leaders: Global C-Suite Insights – Leadership and Influence in the Cyber Age’, by Shamane Tan was launched in July 2019 at RSA APJ Conference, Singapore and then at Atalassian Head Office, Sydney, Australia.

As a leading voice in the cyber security space, executive advisor Shamane Tan shares tips on navigating corporate challenges and reveals what C-Suite professionals are looking for in a professional partner 

Cyber Risk Leaders is a laborious product of careful selection and compilation of the best stories and wisdom from over thirty C-Suite executives and based on interviews with 70 CISOs. Shamane spent several years speaking to CxOs from different industries, and all over the world, from Australia, to Singapore, Israel, the US and the UK, to bring different aspects of successful leadership to life in this unique book.

Shamane is the APAC Executive Advisor at Privasec, a leading independent Security Consulting Firm in Australia and Singapore and Founder of the Cyber Risk Meetups, meeting across Australia and Singapore.

Shamane explores the art of communicating with executives, tips on navigating through corporate challenges, and reveals what the C-Suite looks for in professional partners. For those who are interested in learning from top industry leaders, or an aspiring or current CISO, this book is gold for your career. It’s the go-to book and your CISO kit for the season.

REVIEWS

“This large and diverse group paints an interesting narrative of the state of play in enterprise cyber risk.” Foreword by M.K. Palmore, Retired FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge, FBI San Francisco Cyber Branch

“With experience and insight, Shamane has written a really useful book for existing and aspiring CISOs. I loved her unique voice, highly readable style, and wholeheartedly recommend this book.” CEO, Cyber Security Capital (UK)

“She has explored many topics long considered on the fringe of traditional security with great storytelling and insights from industry leaders.” CISO, Telstra APAC

Cyber Risk Leaders will equip you with the invaluable experiences of current and aspiring leaders who have gained the necessary skills to have success and influence.  

A first of its kind, this is a multi-faceted book that addresses a number of issues and opportunities facing the C-suite. Cyber Risk Leaders is a laborious product of careful selection and compilation of the best stories and wisdom from over thirty C-Suite executives and based on interviews with 70 CISOs. Shamane Tan unpacks her conversations and explores their unique perspectives, and unlocks their experiences dealing with common challenges and how a modern day CISO adapts and applies their own leadership style.  

Each new insight is shared through Shamane’s conversational approach and storyboards. She highlights the most effective material employed by each CISO, gathered from a number of industries and across continents.  

Shamane has interviews CISOs and CxOs from around the world, including Australia, Singapore, the United States, the United Kingdom and Israel. She collects all of their insight and summarises it into valuable lessons for the reader.  

The book shares valuable experiences and useful information for business owners and individuals hoping to sell to the CISO.  

With a foreword from Retired FBI Special Agent in Charge, FBI San Francisco Cyber Branch, M.K. Palmore, Cyber Risk Leaders is a must-read for current CISOs, aspiring CISOs and those in businesses and industries undergoing digital transformation.  

Chapter Summaries

Chapter One: How the CISO was born 

Chapter Two: All CISOs are not equal 

Chapter Three: IT CISOs vs Business CISOs 

Chapter Four: Into the Future 

Chapter Five: The Good CISO (Part One) 

Chapter Six: The Good CISO (Part Two) 

Chapter Seven: The Good CISO (Part Three) 

Chapter Eight: CISO and the Business: Power, Money and Influence (Part One) 

Chapter Nine: CISO and the Business: Power, Money and Influence (Part Two) 

Chapter Ten: CISO and the Business: The Art of Storytelling 

Chapter Eleven: The Daily CISO: BAU Survival (Part One) 

Chapter Twelve: The Daily CISO: BAU Survival (Part Two) 

Chapter Thirteen: The Daily CISO: BAU Survival (Part Three) 

Chapter Fourteen: Global Perspectives: Staying Ahead (Part One) 

Chapter Fifteen: Global Perspectives: Staying Ahead (Part Two) 

Chapter Sixteen: Global Perspectives: Staying Ahead (Part Three) 

Chapter Seventeen: Global Perspectives: Staying Ahead (Part Three) 

Bonus Chapter: Selling to the CISO  

About the Author 

Author and APAC Executive Advisor Shamane Tan has worked with hundreds of global industry leaders, hosting her C-Suite talk shows, moderating panels, in addition to her advisory work. As a TEDx and international speaker, she is the founder of Cyber Risk meetup which has more than 3,000 members across Australia and Singapore. Shamane’s platform offers security enthusiasts and executives an important channel to impart and exchange innovative insights.

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