Page 37 - Cyber Defense eMagazine August 2024

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The First 10 Days of a vCISO’S Journey with a New Client

By Pete Green, Reporter for Cyber Defense Magazine

“In a quaint village nestled between rolling hills and dense forests, a young apprentice named Eli was
learning to throw pottery from a master potter. On the first day by the riverbank, the master potter
emphasized nature's lessons of patience and persistence, likening flowing water to the dedication needed
to shape clay – and the growth of the flowers along the river bank to the growth of the apprentice’s skill.

Observing nature, Eli noticed seeds sprouting and plants growing, reflecting on how skills require care
and attention to flourish. Inspired, Eli practiced diligently, learning from every detail and mistake, much
like nature's way of evolving. He practiced every waking hour. By the tenth day, Eli's hands moved with
a fluid grace, transforming raw clay into beautiful pottery.

As they admired the sunset, the master potter smiled, noting that true mastery lies in embracing each
moment of learning, akin to nature's continuous cycle of growth and adaptation, and in only ten days, Eli
had blossomed, understanding the rhythm of patience and evolution.”

What can truly be accomplished in ten days? Could an apprentice truly become a master in that time or
is ten days a metaphor for a lifetime of work?

This question probes the nature of mastery and growth, suggesting that while substantial progress can
be made in a short period of time, true mastery often represents a longer journey.

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