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Leading Through Change: How Cybersecurity Leadership has Evolved

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Leading Through Change: How Cybersecurity Leadership has Evolved (PDF, 1.29MB)Last updated: 24 Sep, 2026

Aart Jochem reflects on how security leadership has changed as threats and business demands have grown, and shares the common mistakes, success factors, and leadership habits that matter more than technology alone.

SANS Cyber Leaders Summit London 2026

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