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Getting Wins for Security Leaders: Strategies and Considerations for

Success

Navigating the Cybersecurity Landscape: Achieving Impactful Wins Through Data, Collaboration,
and Continuous Improvement

By Chris Schueler, CEO, Simeio

Do not think of advocating for critical security investments as a single battle, but a drawn-out campaign
requiring extended support. Like any long war, the only way to secure backing is to convince your
commanders that these efforts are worth the trouble. By identifying and pursuing objectives which are
most likely to yield impressive wins, security leaders set themselves up for long-term success. fighting
chance to secure their enterprises.

This article explores practical strategies and considerations to help security leaders achieve impactful
wins in today’s ever-evolving cyber threat landscape. As such, it considers four overarching focus areas
which are critical in communicating successful results.

Empowerment Through Data-Driven Insights:

Data-driven insights provide hard-hitting numbers which are easily understood by those without expert-
level cybersecurity knowledge. For example, a 25% increase in productivity, a $250,000 value from a

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