The Monica Talks Cyber Show
The Monica Talks Cyber Show
Monica Verma
How I Became a CISO in 4 years (and my 9-step System for you)
28 minutes Posted May 19, 2026 at 4:00 am.
3 Challenges in getting to the right role
Cybersecurity Leadership framework step 1 (Leadership, DNA, Beyond the Title)
Cybersecurity Leadership framework step 2 (Build Strategic Intelligence)
Cybersecurity Leadership framework step 3 (Craft Your Narrative)
Cybersecurity Leadership framework step 4 (CISO Mindset And Its Priorities In Business)
Cybersecurity Leadership framework step 5 (Influence And Communication Through Leadership)
Cybersecurity Leadership framework step 6 (Navigating The Storm)
Cybersecurity Leadership framework step 7 (Building Your A-Team)
Cybersecurity Leadership framework step 8 (Interviewing The Interviewer)
Cybersecurity Leadership framework step 9 (Negotiation Using 5C’s Outcome Framework)
Lessons I wish I knew sooner
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Most people think it takes a decade to become a cybersecurity leader. I did it in just four years and I’m breaking down exactly how. In this video, I share my 9-step framework that helped me land a CISO role in 90 days, without a laundry list of certifications or endless applications. This is a no-gatekeeping, no-fluff roadmap that works because I’ve lived it. In this episode you’ll learn: the real skills and mindset that define cybersecurity leadership, how to position yourself as a business...