Bill Bonney, Gary Hayslip, and Matt Stamper wrote the CISO Desk Reference Guide as a two-volume foundational reference for CISOs and aspiring CISOs. In July 2023, we published the third edition of the two-volume set. We believe it has endured as a go-to reference for information security professionals because it deftly blends foundational knowledge with the strategic thinking that is required for CISOs to continue to demonstrate C-level value to their organization. With that in mind, we’ll be sharing excerpts from the CISO Desk Reference Guide over the coming months, spaced approximately two weeks apart. This is our way of furthering the dialog within our community and maybe capturing an ah-ha moment now and again.

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