As I step into Carnegie Mellon’s CISO program, I’m asking myself a simple but heavy question: Why become a CISO in 2026—when the role has never been harder or more important?

Most people don’t care about security. They care about protecting their time, money, and reputation. Here’s how to make security feel like a power-up instead of extra work.

What happens when you give your cybersecurity team $3,500, a box of donuts, and permission to experiment with AI?

You get innovation, laughter, and a team that learns by doing. Here’s how “Donuts & Demos” turned curiosity into collaboration and why positive incentives beat mandates every time.

Think you need to know everything to land a cybersecurity job? Think again. This post breaks down why your ability to learn, adapt, and problem-solve matters more—and how to show it in your next interview.