7 Rules To Become Exceptional At Cyber Security: A Practical, Real-world Perspective For Cyber Security Leaders and Professionals

What every current and aspiring cyber security leader and professional needs to know to become truly exceptional.

Bridging the gap between business and cyber security.

Actionable rules to maximise value from cyber security and address cyber threats.

Differentiating skills for professional excellence and massive career success.

In a hyperconnected world powered by technology, the importance of cyber security to our collective prosperity and progress has never been greater.
Using practical and real-world experiences, this book introduces seven rules for cyber security leaders and professionals to deliver immense value to their organisations while rapidly progressing in their own careers. The book also gives senior executives a view of what good looks like from a cyber security perspective so they can be more effective in accomplishing their objectives and supporting their teams.

Moving beyond unnecessary technical jargon, buzzwords, and hype, the book delivers valuable insights into the strategies, opportunities, and approaches associated with building and running exceptional cyber security programs that truly enable organisations. These insights include:
• Tangible ways to adopt a business-aligned mindset, incorporate risk-based approaches and relevant measurements to demonstrate progress, inspire confidence, and optimise investments.
• Addressing the critical roles of human factor and culture to the success of cyber security endeavours.
• Elements for building and executing fit-for-purpose and comprehensive cyber security strategies.
• Mastering differentiating skills and brand building, including writing, storytelling, networking, and communication for continued professional and personal career growth and success.

Cyber Security Executive, Keynote Speaker, Board Director, Podcaster, Author!Chirag's ambitious goal is simple-to enable human progress through trust in technology. To accomplish this, he wants to help build a world where there is trust in digital systems, protection against cyber threats, and a safe environment online for communication, commerce, and engagement. He is especially passionate about the safety of children and vulnerable sections of society online. This goal has served as a motivation that has led Chirag to become a sought-after speaker and advocate at various industry-leading conferences and events. Chirag is respected as a thought leader in cyber security with keynotes and presentations at forums in the United States, Australia, and Asia. His podcast features insights from distinguished professionals in a wide range of disciplines, including media, entrepreneurship, executive leadership, and futurology.He is the author of the highly successful book "7 Rules to Influence Behaviour and Win at Cyber Security Awareness" which has been purchased in over 11 countries across the world.During the course of his career spanning multiple sectors and countries, he has built, implemented, and successfully managed cyber security, risk management, compliance, and awareness programs. The success of these programs was a result of unyielding focus on business priorities, a pragmatic approach to cyber threats, and, most importantly, effective stakeholder engagement. Chirag has held senior leadership positions in large, complex organisations and excels at the art of translating business and technical speak in a manner that optimises value.Chirag has also conducted several successful cyber security education sessions for executives and non-technical audiences in diverse industries such as finance, energy, healthcare, and higher education. He has led teams, managed multi-million-dollar budget and transformation programs. He has experience in both IT and OT environments, and leading cyber security through de-mergers and divestments.Chirag has extensive experience with a wide range of standards, frameworks, and regulations, including NIST CSF, APRA CPS 234, AESCSF, PCI DSS, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and ISO 27001/2.His academic qualifications include a master's degree in telecommunications management from Oklahoma State University and a bachelor's degree in electronics and telecommunications engineering from the University of Mumbai. He holds multiple certifications, including Certified Information Security Manager, Certified Information Systems Auditor, Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control, and Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer.Chirag's areas of expertise include strategic cyber advisory to executives, cyber risk management, cyber strategy and architecture, security and technology governance, cyber transformation programs and security awareness training.