Andrew S. Townley

I help information and cyber security leaders grow their business knowledge, strategy & leadership skills so they can build more effective security programs.

[Andrew S. Townley @atownley]

Here’s a thought: maybe the threats aren’t nearly as important in cyber as we think: https://t.co/QoZBMzJJxU #cyber #infosec #secarch #AgileSecurity

[Andrew S. Townley @atownley]

What if I told you there's 2 - and only 2 - models that we need to talk about all of #cybersecurity and #infosec? Well...here they are! #CIO #CISO #SecArch #SABSA #RiskManagement #SystemsThinking #AgileSecurity

[Andrew S. Townley @atownley]

In security we tend to focus way too much on things that we can't control—and then we wonder why we're struggling to stay ahead of the bad guys. But it doesn’t have to be this way. #cybersecurity #SecArch #infosec #CISO #CyberRisk #AgileSecurity #RiskManagement #OperationalRisk

[Andrew S. Townley @atownley]

If you’d like a rather contrarian take that challenges what we’re doing as an industry around cyber risk, here it is: https://t.co/wnd1NF9TTF #risk #CISO #cyber #infosec #AgileSecurity #SecArch #SABSA

[Andrew S. Townley @atownley]

Sunshine is trying… F-16 doesn’t seem to mind the clouds for some

[Andrew S. Townley @atownley]

Back at AirVenture after 33 years!! Very cool!!

[Andrew S. Townley @atownley]

A bit of alternative thinking for what’s left of the weekend: https://t.co/XXemOLjMJG #cyber #infosec #Crowdstrike #ERM #BusinessRisk #RedefineSecurity #AgileSecurity #CISO #CIO #FactsNotFUD

[Andrew S. Townley @atownley]

If we want to get more budget and actually start doing a better job in #cyber and #infosec then we need to revisit some of our fundamental assumptions and definitions of what we do and how we do it #SystemsThinking #RedefineSecurity #CISO

[Archistry @archistry]

Struggling to figure out how to put cyber firmly in a business context? You need both #SystemsThinking and a different view of #OperationalRisk: https://t.co/sAMpm3H1ng #ERM #cyber #infosec #CISO #RedefineSecurity #CEO #BoardMember #SecArch #AgileSecurity #SecurityLeader #risk

[Josh Gessner @joshgessner]

Navy SEALs are the most elite warriors on Earth.

Here's one thing their taught early on...

The Backwards Law (how to get what you want by letting go):

[Andrew S. Townley @atownley]

We can't keep doing the same things in #cyber and #infosec and expect different results. There's a time and a place to be consistent, but 50 years would say that that time has come and gone. Let's do something different #RedefineSecurty #AgileSecurity #CISO #SecurityValue #CEO

[Archistry @archistry]

Can't figure out why #cyber isn't adding any business value? Well, it's actually not much of a mystery. Here's why: https://t.co/bZGk43hx9e #AgileSecurity #infosec #BusinessValue #SecurityValue #SecArch #CISO #SecurityLeader #ArchistryTV

[Andrew S. Townley @atownley]

Going live shortly to talk about blockchain and crypto security basics (and a few not-so-basics)…

[Horse RWA @HorseRwa]

🚀 Get ready for an Avalanche of Education today at 3pm EST! 🌟

We’re thrilled to welcome our special guest Andrew @atownley for an exclusive class on Web 3 Security Essentials. 📚

Topics include:
- Hot wallets vs cold wallets
- Common security threats
- Storing private keys
- Interacting with DEX
- Investing in new projects
- And more!

Sign up here: https://t.co/6WuSGyYFcQ

Join us on TG:
https://t.co/dFYtYf0mcS

#bigred $TD #learn #security

[Andrew S. Townley @atownley]

If we're starting from the wrong objective, working harder isn't going to get you to the right one. What we're doing in security is fundamentally broken. It's time to fix it. #AgileSecurity #CISO #infosec #cyber #cyberrisk

[Archistry @archistry]

If you're struggling with your security program, it might not be you. It might be your understanding of what you're doing. Here's an alternative definition of #security that will transform the industry. #cyber #infosec #AgileSecurity #CISO #ArchistryTV https://t.co/mXi5cizrfe

[Andrew S. Townley @atownley]

Answering this question can mean the difference between living the life you want and feeling like you're stuck forever. How would you answer this question?

[unlocklife4me @unlocklife4me]

Who has the power in your life? Are you sure? Here's some ways to think about it: https://t.co/9BHVuo0HJT #Decisions #UnlockLife #Power #PersonalDevelopment #LifeChoices

[Andrew S. Townley @atownley]

I know you know this already. But sometimes, a reminder can help. True change only happens one way. You've just gotta find the right tools to make it easier.

[unlocklife4me @unlocklife4me]

Want to change your life? Don't get stuck doing this: https://t.co/6gyILYc763 #Human2Human #UnlockLife #Unlock2 #TransactionalAnalysis #Games #Motivation #Goals HT @Schwarzenegger

[Andrew S. Townley @atownley]

Are you a #CISO struggling to answer the "so what?" question about what you spend your security budget on or all the activity your team does? If so, then this is built EXACTLY for you. #AgileSecurity #SecurityLeader #DevSecOps #SecurityValue #ExecutiveTeam

[Archistry @archistry]

Only a 4 days left to register for the first 3 slots in the Security Value Delivery Bootcamp™ starting on the 3rd of June. If you're struggling to show the value of your security program to your executive team, you'll want to attend https://t.co/o8sGA8Pvzu #infosec #cyber

[Andrew S. Townley @atownley]

Many times people in security know what needs to be done, but they're not actually doing it for a variety of reasons. I'm not talking about mutiny here. I'm talking about controlling the way you do your work. That's what a truly #AgileSecurity program is all about.

[Archistry @archistry]

There are different kinds of heroes in the world, but right now, I think we need some real heroes in #infosec that are different than what most people expect: https://t.co/8wM3kGiccZ #AgileSecurity #SecurityLeader #ArchistryDaily #CISO #Leadership

[Andrew S. Townley @atownley]

Don't let getting the life you want be stopped because you think it's a bigger problem than you can solve. It isn't. You just need to think about it the right way first.

[unlocklife4me @unlocklife4me]

Think you can't apply the lessons of #Lean and #Agile software to successfully deliver change in your life? Guess again: https://t.co/TkjDvdFldc #UnlockLife #Human2Human #Planning #ChangeYourLife #PersonalDevelopment #Growth

[Andrew S. Townley @atownley]

#Empathy truly is the "secret superpower" everyone needs more of—especially in today's world. If you're struggling to truly understand and relate to those around you, this trick might help.

[unlocklife4me @unlocklife4me]

Struggling with #empathy—especially in tense situations? Here's a simple trick that can help you adopt the right perspective, no matter what you happen to think about the other person: https://t.co/to9OIKRjvr #Human2Human #UnlockLife #PersonalDevelopment #Unlock3 #Relationships

[Andrew S. Townley @atownley]

If you want to change your life, you first need to be clear about what you really want most. A good place to start is our interactions with others. #Human2Human #BasicHumanNeeds #PersonalDevelopment #Unlock2 #Unlock3

[unlocklife4me @unlocklife4me]

Our relationships tell us a lot—about us and those we're interacting with. The question is: are we truly paying attention to what they say? Are they saying what we want? And how do we have the #relationships we truly desire? Thoughts here: https://t.co/SdMhgQLlgU #UnlockLife

[Andrew S. Townley @atownley]

If you can't explain the value proposition of non-technical #SecArch to your #CISO, then you're dead in the water. But, if *they* can see the value themselves, it's a whole different story #infosec #cyber #AgileSecurity #Agile #DevSecOps #DevOps #ShiftLeft

[Archistry @archistry]

Are you a #SABSA security architect struggling to get the support you need to apply it in your organization? The problem is the way you're explaining what a real enterprise security architecture can do for your #CISO. Have them kick-start your ESA instead https://t.co/o8sGA8Pvzu