The best CISOs I know share a remarkable skill: they are amazing storytellers.
Think about our ancestors, the cavemen. How did they teach their children about the dangers of life?
They sat around the campfire, and they told each other stories.
“My friend poked a bear once. You’ll never guess what happened to him”.
CISOs face an even more challenging task. They transform complex technical data into comprehensive narratives with heroes, villains, actions, and reactions. And they do it EVERY day.
The best CISOs I know work wonders by leaving their stakeholders with a concise bottom line. They provide the necessary insights to make informed decisions for their businesses. To achieve this, they utilize every available tool to craft stories that stick. Stories that colleagues can easily comprehend and visualize.
Think about the CISOs you know. Can they effectively tell these crucial stories with the tools they have?