I was pleased to speak with Claire Meyer of Security Management magazine about the all-important issue of effective transitions from the public sector into private sector security. With a majority of corporate security professionals coming from previous careers in law enforcement, military, intelligence, and diplomacy, it's a transition many have struggled with.
Claire's article offers a roadmap for professionals navigating this journey, including tips of how to sell your skills in the private sector, handling the cultural differences, and adjusting to pace changes.
You can read the article here.
Learn about SI Placement and The Clarity Factory's study on the future of talent in corporate security here.
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Six Insights for Effective Security Culture
Cyber security is at the top of the agenda for most C-Suite executives. Global leaders surveyed by the World Economic Forum ranked cyber security within the top five risks over the next two years,[i] and almost three-quarters of board directors rank it as a top priority.[ii] The latest data from IBM shows that the global average cost of a data breach in 2024 was $4.88 million, a 10% increase in the past year and the highest total ever