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Leadership Conversation Cheat Sheet

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Leadership Conversation Cheat Sheet (PDF, 0.25MB)Published: 12 Sep, 2025
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Every leadership interaction is an opportunity to position security awareness as a core risk management function, not the “soft side” of cyber.

Use this cheat sheet to:

  • Highlight outcomes that show business value
  • Anticipate objections with gripping, business-focused responses
  • Lead conversations with a solution-driven mindset
  • Strengthen your case for investment and program maturity

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Launched in 1989 as a cooperative for information security thought leadership, it is SANS’ ongoing mission to empower cyber security professionals with the practical skills and knowledge they need to make our world a safer place.

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