What kind of community are you building?

Think of your company as a community you are building. A community provides connections. It shifts the individualistic lens to a group lens. Collaboration happens when a group is socially responsible and actively contributing to the community. Having the right team is key. With a mix of security advocates (people who have bought into the values of security), the security-aware (who might not be as passionate but still realize its essentiality), and the sponsors (management who are tasked with shaping the security direction), you have an integral group in the community who you can work with.

From mentorship to weekly/monthly gatherings and events that focus on the latest security issues, allowing for open conversations and exchanging knowledge sustains your security community. Active participation is what helps a community to grow and a business flourish.

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