Here's how you can showcase your value to your boss in information security.

In my experience, staying updated on cyber threats is crucial. For example, I subscribe to several cybersecurity newsletters and participate in online forums. This helps me stay informed about new malware strains or phishing tactics that could target our company.

In my experience, communicating achievements clearly and promptly is crucial. For instance, after we thwarted a significant phishing attempt, I immediately informed my boss about it. I detailed how we identified the threat, the quick actions we took to block it, and how this prevented potential data breaches.

Process improvement is one of the best examples where grasp and expertise on the subject is demonstrated. Whenever you find an anomaly / trend in the BAU process, reflect the same to senior and management, but do add your co workers' help in your recognition. Moreover, learn new techniques and technologies and keep trying to apply in the relevant project. Efficient improvements are always appreciated.

In my experience, identifying inefficiencies often starts with listening to team feedback. For example, our incident response team mentioned that logging into multiple systems during an incident was slowing them down. By integrating single sign-on (SSO) solutions, we streamlined access and reduced response times significantly.

In my experience, working closely with other departments can uncover hidden vulnerabilities. For example, when I collaborated with our HR department on onboarding processes, we discovered gaps in how new hires were trained on cybersecurity protocols. We then developed a comprehensive training program that significantly improved their awareness from day one.

Inputs where all the team mates, or members of another department gain benefit are the most rewarding ones. Before collaboration explain to teams about the benefit of the ongoing research so that they believe their time and effort will be beneficial for them too.

Sharing your expertise and empowering others with your knowledge is a great give back to society. Share through regular training sessions and workshops, demystifying complex security concepts for non-technical staff. Talking about your return of experience and developing easy-to-understand guides and resources that highlight best practices can be a great way to tell your story. Proactively communicate the latest security threats and preventive measures. Offer to mentor junior colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous learning. By empowering your team with knowledge, you not only enhance overall security but also demonstrate your leadership and commitment to the organization's safety.