{"product_id":"lessons-from-the-frontlines-insights-from-a-cybersecurity-career-paperback-softback-9781394395385","title":"Lessons from the Frontlines; Insights from a Cybersecurity Career (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394395385","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eLessons from the Frontlines\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eInsights from a Cybersecurity Career\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eAssaf Keren (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394395385, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 25 December 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e272 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.4 x 14.5 x 1.5 cm, 0.431 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransform your approach to cybersecurity leadership with specific, actionable techniques from a 25+ year veteran of the industry\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eLessons from the Frontlines: Insights from a Cybersecurity Career\u003c\/i\u003e, a 25+ year veteran of cybersecurity leadership, Assaf Keren, delivers an essential new approach to leading cybersecurity teams. Keren combines engaging, real-life stories drawn from decades spent in the industry – including his current role as Chief Security Officer at Qualtrics and former Chief Information Security Officer in PayPal – with hands-on, specific frameworks for implementing effective solutions in an environment that doesn’t tolerate error. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLessons from the Frontlines\u003c\/i\u003e goes beyond generic theory and high-level concepts. It dives deep into practical strategies for working cybersecurity professionals, explaining how to develop the personal characteristics you’ll need to succeed, build leadership competencies your teams will expect from you, address your own mental and physical health needs so you can deal with the challenges you’ll face, and apply all these lessons at scale in organizations of any size. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe author walks you through: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to move from permission-seeking approaches to intent-based action that allows you to execute solutions in dynamic environments in real time\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrategies for maintaining optimism and a healthy outlook that permits you to endure difficult periods and excel in adversity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTechniques for building proactive, forward-thinking, and creative solutions that achieve more than reactive and defensive responses to threats\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for practicing and aspiring cybersecurity executives, \u003ci\u003eLessons from the Frontlines\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read strategy guide for all cybersecurity practitioners and professionals interested in rising to – or excelling in – cybersecurity leadership roles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments vii\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e About the Author ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Personal Foundations 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Curiosity 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Grit 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Optimism 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Core Leadership Competencies 51\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Execution 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Change Management 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Business and Finance Acumen 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Diplomacy 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 State Reality, Inspire Hope 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III The Human Side of Leadership 141\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Acknowledging Mental Challenges 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 Self-Help Strategies 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11 Building a Supportive Community of Mentors and Peers 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV Strategic Leadership 195\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12 Leading from the Front 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13 Product Thinking in Security 211\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Afterword 231\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Appendix 237\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Index 255\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Computer science [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Computer science\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Computer%20science%20%5BUY%5D%22\"\u003eUY\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52449456685336,"sku":"9781394395385","price":18.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394395385.jpg?v=1785200268","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/lessons-from-the-frontlines-insights-from-a-cybersecurity-career-paperback-softback-9781394395385","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}