John B. Dickson
Security Evangelist, Author, Investor and Keynote Speaker
It’s Not a Matter of If, but When
How do we shape our security organizations before we become a target?
The truth is that successful security leaders have kept their organizations out of the news by tackling numerous non-technical organizational issues first. From obtaining budgets, to working within corporate culture, to attracting and building talented security teams, John speaks passionately about topics that industry veterans understand are critical to survival.
Meet John B. Dickson, CISSP
John has been a security practitioner and trusted advisor for over 25 years where he gained the nom-de-guerre of “CISO whisper” after working with numerous CISOs. Well versed in the organizational battles security leaders have fought to be successful, John has distilled what he’s learned into numerous keynotes and presentations at security industry conferences. John’s balanced approach to security pulls heavily from his business background as an MBA grad and Principal at Denim Group, which was acquired by Coalfire in 2021. His passion for security is matched only humorous take on some of the more excessive aspects of our industry.
John’s Passion for Security is Contagious
His energetic speaking style typical captivates audiences.
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RECENT INSIGHTS
Our economy, and by extension our security careers, are likely to experience more turbulent times in 2023. If you’ve heard from friends who recently got laid off or noticed on LinkedIn that colleagues “are looking for the next opportunity,” you are not alone. Suffice it to say, we might be heading into uncharted waters as a security industry.