Early Morning Byte: Monday, July 22, 2024

New Wave of Executives 🌊"

July 22, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes

Good Morning ☀️ We're excited to welcome back Twilio as an affiliate partner! Their innovative solutions continue to help businesses harness the power of real-time data and create tailored customer experiences.

Just as Twilio is revolutionizing customer data, many technology executives are exploring new ways to leverage their extensive experience. After years of managing 24/7 IT and security operations, they're embracing fractional or virtual executive roles. These positions let seasoned professionals guide multiple organizations, sharing their insights without the full-time commitment. Curious about this shift? Keep Scrolling.

P.S. Don't miss our Extra Byte on the recent global outbreak of the dreaded BSOD.

FEATUREDA Technology Executive’s “Project Next”

We’re reaching a pivot point in the careers of many technology executives when chasing the title is no longer their goal. Their list of accomplishments is impressive and their experience invaluable. However, the burnout of running 24×7 IT and security operations is real.

These technology executives may be thinking – “How can I best leverage my experience but also begin to support the next generation of IT leadership?” For many, the answer is becoming an exploration of the world of fractional or virtual executives. If you spend any amount of time on LinkedIn or other sites, you’ll see the number of people advertising fractional CTO/CIO/CISO services is only increasing. Sometimes you’ll even see it as vCTO or vCISO – where the v stands for “virtual.”

While the world of “temp” or “interim” executives is nothing new, the idea of a fractional executive is something different than these traditional employment models.

By Erik Boemanns, Contributing CISO  â— Read More…

EXTRA BYTES

Unlike other leadership styles that rely on positional power, authentic leadership is rooted in character and ethics, aiming to nurture meaningful relationships and engage team members in the organization’s mission.

When it comes to identity security, many organizations are currently facing a tough decision: Do we keep our existing identity security solution or move to something new?

A major global technology outage has caused widespread disruptions grounding flights, affecting major airports, and delaying Olympic delegations.

Wiz, which works with major cloud providers and serves 40% of Fortune 100 companies, recently raised $1 billion, valuing the company at $12 billion.

TRENDINGJohn Wooden: The Difference Between Winning and Succeeding

John Robert Wooden, famously known as “the Wizard of Westwood,” was a legendary American basketball coach and player. Wooden’s illustrious career includes winning ten National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) national championships in a 12-year period as head coach for the UCLA Bruins, including a record seven consecutive championships. Beyond his remarkable achievements on the court, Wooden’s philosophy on success has left a lasting impact on countless individuals.

By Emily Hill, Contributing Writer ● Read More…

RESOURCE HUB

Twilio Segment | Access data that's real-time, clean, and accurate.

Segment helps 25,000+ companies turn customer data into tailored experiences. With customer profiles that update real-time, and best in class privacy features - Segment's Customer Data Platform allows you to make good data available to every team.

CISA BULLETIN

The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency provides a summary of new vulnerabilities that have been recorded by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Read the Latest Vulnerability Bulletin.

FEATURED OPPORTUNITY

Riddell has selected CIO Partners to lead their search for the role of Chief Information Officer located in Greater Dallas-Fort Worth. Read More...

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