Join us as we embark on a journey through the twists and turns of my career path to becoming a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). I'll share the pivotal moments, challenges, and successes that shaped my career trajectory. Through personal anecdotes and lessons learned, I aim to
assist aspiring cybersecurity professionals in their own journeys and offer insights into the dynamic landscape of information security leadership. Whether you're an aspiring CISO, a seasoned professional, or simply curious about the intricacies of career development, this narrative-driven session promises to inspire, inform, and ignite your own path to success.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand that everybody's career path is different, but similar opportunities are not uncommon. How you respond to those opportunities has an impact on your career progression
• Identify pitfalls and common mistakes that security and technology professionals make that can derail or delay professional growth. Identifying and understanding these mistakes will help participants to avoid them on their journey
• Develop strategies for improving self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and relationship building. These are critical skills needed to be successful at all career levels