Cybersecurity Dive July 21, 2025
Jen A. Miller

For technology chiefs, a “do as I say, not as I do” stance could lead to a security breach. Instead, cyber awareness can be taught by example.

Cybersecurity leaders are tasked with protecting their organizations from external and, sometimes, internal threats. But if CISOs and other technology leaders are not adhering to the same standards that they extoll to fellow workers, then the cybersecurity message might fall on deaf ears.

For technology leaders, a “do as I say, not as I do,” stance could lead to a security breach. These professionals are in a position to lead by example, sticking to cyber hygiene best practices in their day-to-day work.

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