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![A Conversation with Brian Fricke](https://www.cisostreet.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Brian-Fricke.jpeg)
A Conversation with Brian Fricke
In this interview, Brian explains how he transitioned employees from the office to the home, the need to redefine normal in a post-pandemic world, how he balances the company’s security needs with employee productivity and how he sees the CISO role evolving. He also shares the strangest issue he’s faced as a CISO, and what he does every Friday morning to stay engaged with his team.
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Take These Easy Steps to Support Your Employees During COVID
The ongoing pandemic has taken a toll on employees who typically separate work life from home life. Now, every day feels like Groundhog Day. Business leaders sometimes forget that the faces on the other side of a Zoom call are not just employees, but real people with lives that extend beyond their screens.
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Want to Be a CISO? Know This First.
“Trust but verify” is a mantra CISOs have traditionally applied to IT security but are now embracing when vetting technologies and technology vendors. Confined by tight budgets and an aversion to shelfware, CISOs need to be extremely confident in their technology investments. Ultimately, referrals, not flashy demos, matter. So for technology vendors looking to sell to CISOs, make sure your current customers love your product before selling it to anyone else.