Product guide

A Day in the Life of a CISO: Mentorship from 24+ CISOs

Mentorship: A Day in the Life of a CISO is a cybersecurity leadership book built around perspectives from experienced CISOs and other security leaders. Its topics include strategy, risk, communication, AI-related threats, team development, crisis leadership, and career paths, making it relevant to aspiring leaders as well as practicing executives.

At a glance

Contributors cover CISO priorities, cyber strategy, risk management, and leadership communication.
Topics include AI-driven risks, incident recovery, vulnerability management, and building resilient security teams.
Career guidance includes alternative and non-traditional routes into cybersecurity leadership.
A free PDF is claimed with print or Kindle purchase, subject to email sign-up and proof of purchase.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Combines perspectives from security leaders around strategic, organizational, and career topics rather than focusing only on technical procedures.
The extensive topic range includes both executive communication and operational concerns such as vulnerabilities and breach recovery.
Useful to readers exploring leadership transitions as well as current CISOs seeking varied perspectives.

Technical specifications

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Book details
Publisher	Packt Publishing
Publication date	September 30, 2025
Language	English
Print length	546 pages
ISBN-10	1806110695
ISBN-13	978-1806110698

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	2.04 pounds
Dimensions	7.5 x 1.23 x 9.25 inches

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Aspiring CISOs and cybersecurity managers seeking leadership perspectives.
Current security leaders looking to reflect on strategy, team building, or crisis leadership.
IT and risk professionals moving toward cybersecurity leadership.
Business executives and board members seeking context on cybersecurity governance.

Less suited to

Readers primarily seeking a hands-on technical manual or a narrowly focused certification exam guide.

Customer reviews on Amazon

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Frequently asked questions

What subjects does the book cover?

The listing describes material on cyber strategy, risk, AI-related threats, communication, team development, vulnerabilities, crisis leadership, breach recovery, and cybersecurity career paths.

Who is this book intended for?

It is aimed at aspiring and current CISOs, cybersecurity managers, IT and risk professionals moving into leadership, and business leaders interested in cybersecurity governance.

Does the purchase include a digital edition?

The listing says print or Kindle purchases include a free PDF eBook. Email sign-up and proof of purchase are required.