Cybersecurity Leadership: Powering the Modern Organization, Paperback

Widely acclaimed and cited by practitioners and scholars alike as the definitive book on cybersecurity leadership and governance, Cybersecurity Leadership was named one of the best books of all time by BookAuthority. Authored by Multiple Global Award Winner: 2018 Cyber Startup Observatory Hall of Fame; 2017 People's Choice Award in Cybersecurity; 2017 Information Governance Expert of the Year; 2017 (ISC)2 Americas ISLA Award for Graduate Cybersecurity Technology Program at UMUC"The book defines cybersecurity ... It also continues to expand on the three key tenets of people, policy and technology. Hasib does well at describing such complex topics as the seven essential functions of a CIO, the challenges that occur when organizations place the CIO as a direct report to the CFO, and why the CIO and CISO must have a mutually supportive relationship. ..." - - excerpt from review by DaMon Ross."Dr. Mansur Hasib brings an executive MBA to technology professionals in one book in Cybersecurity Leadership: Powering the Modern Organization. It is a significant reference book for leadership in any organization; however, it specifically addresses the challenges unique to technology and cybersecurity. The book provides a business-level understanding of cybersecurity and critical leadership principles for interdisciplinary organizational leaders and technology professionals. ..." - excerpt from review by Dawn-Marie Hutchinson."Every sitting and aspiring CIO and CISO should read this book. As I read the book, I had frequent flashbacks to my past experiences as the FBI CIO and as a Wall Street executive. "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." - Chad Fulgham, Former CIO, FBI and one of the most respected global thought leaders."Mansur has a unique perspective since he has served as a CIO. If you are a newly appointed CIO/CISO, or if you are looking for those jobs, this is a book worth reading. It is well researched, a lot of personal experience and is a pretty quick read at 165 pages .." - Stephen Northcutt, Director Academic Programs, SANS Institute. "Mansur Hasib is the 'Peter Drucker" of Cyber Security .." - Todd Bell, CISO, Board Advisor, International Cybersecurity Expert."I've had the pleasure of taking Dr. Hasib's class and learning about both Cybersecurity Management and Ethical Leadership. In an ever changing field, there are certain principles that we can apply consistently. Dr. Hasib covers these principles and does it in a way that (is) easy to learn and understand .." - B. Avery Greene - Former graduate student..."The dynamic of his classroom was so different than any class I've had. He is paving the way for future CEO's CISO's and entrepreneurs and is making a direct positive impact for cybersecurity students. Even though my background is not very technical, I was able to fully comprehend and excel in his classroom .. " -Sarah Purdum - Former graduate student...".explains what an organization needs to know to implement cybersecurity governance." Council of Graduate Schools Testimony at the US Senate Appropriations Committee Meeting, April 29, 2014...".this book will change both the way we think about leadership and the way we understand information technology. I recommend this book highly to everyone." - Eric Schwartz - Executive Director at Advena World LLC.

About the Author:

Dr. Mansur Hasib has an unparalleled global reputation and following as a cybersecurity leader, speaker, and author. In March of 2017, Dr. Hasib won the 2017 People's Choice Award in Cybersecurity - running against 19 companies and 3 individuals! In September of 2017 Dr. Hasib won the global voting competition for 2017 Information Governance Expert of the Year award hosted by the Information Coalition running against several individuals from major global organizations. In June of 2018 Dr. Hasib was inducted to the Hall of Fame by the Cyber Startup Observatory, which recognizes and features the work of senior global cybersecurity thought leaders. See: https: //cyberstartupobservatory.com/hall-of-fame/ As Program Chair, Cybersecurity Technology, The Graduate School, University of Maryland University College (UMUC) - by far the global leader in cybersecurity education with 12,000 students and over 410 practitioner-scholar faculty members worldwide - Dr. Hasib was awarded the Americas 2017 Information Security Leadership Award by (ISC)2 for his leadership of the Master of Science in Cybersecurity Technology graduate degree program. In addition to over 30 years of practical experience implementing organizational digital strategy in healthcare, biotechnology, energy, and education, Dr. Hasib is the only cybersecurity and healthcare expert in the world with 12 years' experience as Chief Information Officer, a Doctor of Science in Cybersecurity (IA), the prestigious CISSP, PMP, CPHIMS certifications, two books on cybersecurity, and a book of poetry. Dr. Hasib is a sought after international conference speaker for his engaging, interdisciplinary, inspirational, and easy to understand analysis and presentation of a wide range of complex topics. He is frequently quoted by the media and cited by peers in the field. To view some of his thought leadership content and to contact Dr. Hasib, visit: cybersecurityleadership.com - Twitter: @mhasib