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CISO COMPASS: Navigating Cybersecurity Leadership Challenges with Insights from Pioneers 1st Edition

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#1 Best Selling Information Security Book by Taylor & Francis in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024!

2020 Cybersecurity CANON Hall of Fame Winner

Todd Fitzgerald, co-author of the ground-breaking (ISC)2 CISO Leadership: Essential Principles for Success, Information Security Governance Simplified: From the Boardroom to the Keyboard, co-author for the E-C Council CISO Body of Knowledge, and contributor to many others including Official (ISC)2 Guide to the CISSP CBK, COBIT 5 for Information Security, and ISACA CSX Cybersecurity Fundamental Certification, is back with this new book incorporating practical experience in leading, building, and sustaining an information security/cybersecurity program.

CISO COMPASS includes personal, pragmatic perspectives and lessons learned of over 75 award-winning CISOs, security leaders, professional association leaders, and cybersecurity standard setters who have fought the tough battle. Todd has also, for the first time, adapted the McKinsey 7S framework (strategy, structure, systems, shared values, staff, skills and style) for organizational effectiveness to the practice of leading cybersecurity to structure the content to ensure comprehensive coverage by the CISO and security leaders to key issues impacting the delivery of the cybersecurity strategy and demonstrate to the Board of Directors due diligence. The insights will assist the security leader to create programs appreciated and supported by the organization, capable of industry/ peer award-winning recognition, enhance cybersecurity maturity, gain confidence by senior management, and avoid pitfalls.

The book is a comprehensive, soup-to-nuts book enabling security leaders to effectively protect information assets and build award-winning programs by covering topics such as developing cybersecurity strategy, emerging trends and technologies, cybersecurity organization structure and reporting models, leveraging current incidents, security control frameworks, risk management, laws and regulations, data protection and privacy, meaningful policies and procedures, multi-generational workforce team dynamics, soft skills, and communicating with the Board of Directors and executive management. The book is valuable to current and future security leaders as a valuable resource and an integral part of any college program for information/ cybersecurity.

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Todd Fitzgerald, CISSP, CISA, CISM, CIPM, CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPP/C, CGEIT, CRISC, PMP, ISO27000, and ITILv3 certified, is Managing Director, of CISO Spotlight, LLC

Todd has built and led multiple Fortune 500/large company information security programs for 20 years across multiple industries, named 2016-17 Chicago CISO of the Year by AITP, ISSA, ISACA, Infragard and SIM, ranked Top 50 Information Security Executive, and Information Security Executive (ISE) Award Finalist, and named Ponemon Institute Fellow. Fitzgerald coauthored with Micki Krause the first professional organization Chief Information Security Officer Book, CISO Leadership: Essential Principles for Success (ISC2 Press, 2008). Todd also authored Information Security Governance Simplified: From the Boardroom to the Keyboard (Auerbach, 2012), and co-authored Certified Chief Information Security Officer Body of Knowledge (E-C Council, 2014), and has contributed to over a dozen others. Fitzgerald has participated in the development of materials for the Official CISSP Exam Study Guide, Information Security Handbook Series, ISACA COBIT 5 for Information Security and ISACA CSX Cybersecurity Fundamentals.

Fitzgerald is a top-rated RSA Conference speaker and is frequently called upon to present at international, national and local conferences for Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), Information Systems security Association (ISSA), Management Information Systems Training Institute (MISTI), COSAC, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, T.E.N., and others. Fitzgerald serves on the HIPAA Collaborative of Wisconsin Board of Directors (2002-present), Milwaukee Area Technical College Security Advisory Board, and University of Wisconsin-La Crosse College of Business Administration Board of Advisors.

Prior senior leadership includes SVP, CAO Information Security Northern Trust, Global CISO Grant Thornton International, Ltd, Global CISO ManpowerGroup, Medicare Security Officer/External Audit Oversight WellPoint (now Anthem) Blue Cross Blue Shield-National Government Services, CISO North & Latin America Zeneca/Syngenta and senior Information Technology leadership positions with IMS Health, and American Airlines. Todd earned a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and Master Business Administration with highest honors from Oklahoma State University.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Auerbach Publications; 1st edition (March 20, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 526 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0367486024
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0367486020
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.6 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.14 x 1.3 x 9.21 inches
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CIPM,CIPP/US,CIPP/E,CIPP/C, CISSP,CISA,CISM,CGEIT,CRISC,PMP, and ITILv3 certified.

Managing Director, CISO Spotlight, LLC (Milwaukee, WI USA)

Todd Fitzgerald promotes security/ privacy leadership and collaboration amongst security and privacy practitioners by hosting the successful SCMedia CISO STORIES weekly podcast, advisory board participation, and international speaking engagements. Todd also serves as VP, Cybersecurity Strategy, CyberRisk Alliance, and BluOcean Digital CISO Solutions Executive Advisor. Todd has authored 5 books, including #1 Best-selling (2019-2022) and 2020 CANON Cybersecurity Hall of Fame Winning book entitled, CISO COMPASS: Navigating Cybersecurity Leadership Challenges with Insights from Pioneers (Taylor & Francis, 2019), as well as co-authoring the ground-breaking first professional organization published Chief Information Security Officer Book, CISO Leadership: Essential Principles for Success (ISC2 Press, 2008), and contributed to over 20 other cybersecurity books.

Named 2016–17 Chicago CISO of the Year, Todd’s global multi-industry and Fortune 500/Global 2000 company positions include CAO Information Security & Technology Risk Northern Trust, Global CISO Grant Thornton International, Ltd, Global CISO ManpowerGroup, and senior IT/Security leadership roles in Wellpoint/National Government Services, Zeneca/Syngenta, IMS Health and American Airlines. Todd earned a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and Master Business Administration with highest honors from Oklahoma State University and is an adjunct lecturer in IT Risk Management and Cybersecurity Leadership for Northwestern University.

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Customers find the book extremely informative and easy to read, with one review noting it's chock full of advice from experienced CISOs. They describe it as excellently written and well-organized, and consider it worth every penny.

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  • Joseph W Agnew
    5.0 out of 5 stars First CISO Relevant Book that I Enjoyed Reading
    Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2023
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    I would recommend this book to anyone who wants a broad view of information security program. It is understandable and well organized. This is the first book I have read in a while that helped me get a well-organized and high-level view of the key elements involved in an information security program. I can see myself referring back to this book as a good source of information. I also liked how it involved commentary from other information security professionals. This book is well worth the spend. Nice job Todd!!!
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  • Conal B Gallagher
    5.0 out of 5 stars Worth Every Penny
    Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2019
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    I rarely if ever write reviews but had to put pen to paper for Todd’s outstanding publication. I am currently working through the CISO Compass and find the material fascinating and very helpful. I have two decades in Information Security leadership roles and thought I had done and seen it all. Todd is providing me a new perspective and forcing me to rethink some of my previous assumptions. I especially like the short vignettes from some notable security practitioners. So many books seemed filled with potential but fall short on delivery. This is not one of them. I intend re-reading a second time to make sure I fully absorb all the goodness within. Wonderful stuff!
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  • Robert J. Bender
    5.0 out of 5 stars CISO Compass - #FITCUSO Must Read CISO Books
    Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2021
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    Todd Fitzgerald is a significant presence in the world of Cybersecurity, aligning with the complexity of Governance, Risk, and Compliance of Information and Technology. His ability to present in person or book is rewarding and empowering for a field that is challenging at the enterprise level. Additionally, Todd's latest book, CISO Compass, delivers more valuable insight into building their professional collection of resources. I attend many ISACA conferences where Todd presents and trains IT Professionals on the areas of Cybersecurity. I was not disappointed in the valuable information Todd offers in what truly is his passion in life. Great job Todd and thanks for all your effort to make this subject easier for the rest of us.
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  • Chibargies
    5.0 out of 5 stars An indispensable and time-saving tool for any InfoSec Leader
    Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2021
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    Soon after making this purchase, I quickly recognized that this is far more than a book, rather an invaluable tool for any security leader’s toolbox. Thinking back to the endless Google searches merely to confirm a nugget here and there, or to find a better definition to articulate a point in a presentation; this book reminds me of Google for Security Leaders. Digging deeper, this resource not only serves as a time saving reference but manages to share an impressive wealth of insights which prove contextually relevant and thought provoking. For an industry that has no single right way and a multitude of wrong ways, this book definitely has the potential to save a lot of time while affording ample opportunity to gain new perspective. Definitely recommend.
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  • Amazoncustomer75
    4.0 out of 5 stars The book is great but kindle format bad
    Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2023
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    If your a beginning ciso or seasoned this is a great book. I would not recommend the kindle version as the format is bad.
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  • Helen Patton
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Reference To Keep Handy - You Will Use It A Lot!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2019
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    Todd has somehow managed to do the impossible - to take years of learning as a Senior Security Professional, and combine all the complicated intricacies of this profession into one handy reference.
    The topics are both broad and deep. They cover everything from the history of the CISO role to the future of the profession. They touch on organizational management as well as technical acuity.
    The materials here are high level enough that they won't become outdated, and they will stay relevant to senior security leaders for years to come. The references and additional readings allow the reader to go deeper where needed, and the comments by other CISOs shows immediate applicability from the theory.
    A master text...
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  • Charles Wood
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wise and experienced advice
    Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2019
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    The author clearly has many years of leadership experience in the information security and privacy field, and it is great that he is offering both helpful perspectives and balanced viewpoints about a wide array of complex topics. Being a CISO is a very difficult job and the number of seasoned executives in this area who are willing to share their views is very limited. Fitzgerald has done an admirable job with this sharing. Fitzgerald references his own many relevant experiences, and also brings in a large number of "grey box" additions from many other experienced professionals in the field. This book is highly recommended as a desk reference and is well worth the price!
    - Charles Cresson Wood, Esq., JD, MBA, MSE, CISM, CISSP, CISA, CGEIT
    author of "Information Security Policies Made Easy"
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  • Jason G.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Essential guide for Chief Information Security Officers
    Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2020
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    CISO COMPASS does an excellent job of breaking down the functions and responsibilities of a CISO by using the McKinsey 7S Framework. Todd Fitzgerald guides the reader through the framework and expertly maps each element to the CISO's world.

    The book strikes the right balance of objective information (security frameworks, compliance laws, etc.) with pragmatic advice (how to explain technical security concepts to CEOs and boards of directors).

    Whether you're looking to become a CISO, or have been a CISO for several years and want to become a better one, this is a fantastic book for you.
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  • UNAL
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very well written. Still current.
    Reviewed in Australia on March 14, 2024
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    Im only quarter of the way into this book, but it is very well written and provides good examples. Even though its a few years old now, the principles and examples still apply to Cybersecurity today.
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  • Gareth.S
    5.0 out of 5 stars CISO Bible
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 4, 2019
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    Todd has done a great job in boiling down what is a very very complex subject and job into a book that is easy to read, very digestible and highly actionable. I found myself reading parts that I can say confidently "I do that at work" and some parts where I knew there is room for improvement in what I do.

    This is not a dry IT Security book, it has a lot of commentary from industry leading individuals, there is is a lot of actionable items in this book that will make you think twice about some of what you're doing/not doing.

    I firmly believe this should be on the desk of any CISO or aspiring CISO as a "CISO Bible". I'd suggest reading it once and refer to it often for inspiration on a topic over time.
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  • Luis Moya
    5.0 out of 5 stars Muy completo
    Reviewed in Mexico on November 8, 2021
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    Tratamiento bastante completo de las responsabilidades del CISO.
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  • Moez_DEU
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book to read
    Reviewed in Germany on June 30, 2020
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    Great book alot to read and a lot to gain really this book is for every CISO
    This book can be your reference to day to day work
    Thank you very much for this golden Book
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  • GoldenHen
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great content, bad editing
    Reviewed in Germany on June 19, 2020
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    Great overview of information security from an excutive level. Once you're done with your CISSP and CISM, this is the logical next level to explore. The most interesting are the many real-life stories from actual CISOs.
    Major issue with this book is that every other page seems to have one or more grammatical or spelling errors. Sloppy editing is easy to avoid. Hopefully an updated version can be released in the coming years that fixes this.
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