Here's how you can confidently convey your ideas in Information Security meetings.

Threat Intelligence is a large domain in Cybersecurity. As an Infosec professional, you need to keep abreast of threats and vulnerabilities published by Mitre.org (CVE releases), and organizations, such as US Cert and National CERTs. If you are a CISO, or bestowed with any of the CISO level responsibilties, you may have to manage teams that performs tasks related to Red and Blue Teams. They are the live wire staff. Conduct short brainstorming with them to update yourself with the threat trends and share with them what you know. No matter which high level you are placed in your orgn., make sure that you attend webinars and tech conferences to pick meaningful knowledge signals on emerging threats and can cascade them to your team.

Use "I" statements to express your views confidently. Phrases like "I believe," "In my experience," and "My recommendation is" help assert your perspective without sounding aggressive. Anticipate possible counterarguments and prepare thoughtful responses. If you don't know an answer, acknowledge it confidently and offer to follow up later. Engage your audience by asking questions or seeking their input. Create opportunities for discussion and show that you value their opinions. Pay attention to your body language, eye contact, and facial expressions. Use open body language, maintain eye contact with your audience, and ensure your facial expressions convey confidence and engagement.

Confidently convey your ideas in Information Security meetings by knowing your stuff. Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices. Thoroughly prepare for meetings, anticipate questions, and back up your ideas with data and examples. Be concise, articulate, and confident in presenting your expertise, fostering trust and credibility among colleagues.

Utilize critical thinking and analytical skills to bolster cybersecurity strategy, identifying vulnerabilities through risk assessments and crafting tailored solutions. Collaborate across teams to leverage diverse expertise and implement proactive measures like security audits and incident response plans. Adapt strategies to emerging threats, ensuring ongoing protection of sensitive data.

Isso vale para segurança da informação, mas vale também para qualquer outra área: você tem que estar preparado e saber o que está falando. No caso de segurança especificamente, um erro pode causar muito prejuízo, então mantenha-se sempre atualizado.

Não adianta você falar códigos hexa do cabeçalho de um malware zero click para o board da empresa, assim como não adianta informar a porcentagem de incidentes tratados para um analista que está no meio de uma análise de malware - então saiba alinhar seu discurso de acordo com cada interlocutor para ser claro e direto.

Deve ser utilizada uma linguagem simples e direta, evitando termos técnicos complexoo. Pode-se utilizar uma técnica para "quebrar o gelo" com o público e garantir sua atenção é contar uma breve história descontraida de é usada como gancho para a apresentação.

Open, honest, and direct communication is key. Unless really needed, avoid highfalutin words (like that) that need to be expounded. And if it must be explained, speak plainly but not oversimplified. Be succinct but avoid leaving out important details.

Remember to tailor your communication to your audience. When speaking with IT professionals, feel free to use technical jargon - they'll get it. But when addressing CxOs, MDs, and other executives, simplify your language and focus on business concepts to ensure clarity and understanding.

As pessoas precisam de pessoas, então faça parte da corrente do bem para engajar mais aliados na tarefa de disseminar a segurança da informação. Isso vai fazer com que você seja uma fonte de inspiração e confiança para seus pares.

Cada pessoa tem um perfil diferente e uma das soft-skills importantes para a área de segurança da informação é saber manter a calma. Tudo é muito dinâmico e as vezes a pressão aumenta, então é uma boa ideia manter a calma e fazer tudo da melhor forma possível, sempre seguindo as melhores práticas, políticas e leis.

One way to confidently contribute is to provide your expert perspective focusing on the derived business value of the Information Security Program and the relative risks to the business by not implementing a mature Security program. When you can comfortably tie in risks calculations to business outcomes, you show the org leaders the cause and effects of actions or inactions.

In addition to knowing your stuff, the following tips will enhance your delivery: Practice Makes Perfect: Rehearse your key points and presentation until you’re thoroughly comfortable with your delivery. Use Visual Aids: Utilise charts and slides to illustrate your points and make complex information easier to digest. Engage Your Audience: Ask questions and invite feedback to show openness to collaboration. A little humor can help if used carefully. :-) Stay Calm and Composed: Remain calm, listen carefully [understand and be seen to understand], and respond thoughtfully to questions.

Uma boa ideia é nunca para de estudar depois que você entra na área de segurança da informação. Com certeza isso vai ajudar você a transmitir suas ideias com confiança em reuniões de Segurança da Informação.