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Think strategically

Think strategically

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Think strategically

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- Every infosec project sounds great on paper, right? I've held multiple enterprise roles throughout my career, and I know the project mindset all too well. We've got a series of tests that need to be accomplished by a given due date. As long as everyone does their part, we'll hit the go live date and the project will be a success. That focus is a critical part of getting anything done in the infosec space. And in improving your overall security program. It's only part of the puzzle, though. Project implementation is tactical. Determining which projects to implement, as well as why those projects are important, that's strategic. In the busiest weeks, it's easy to fall into the trap of just reacting to the situations in front of you as quickly and effectively as you can. This is called tactical thinking, and it's an important part of getting things done. But before you jump into action, it's important that you take…

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