Technology Magazine June 2021 | Page 298

BSI CYBERSECURITY

BSI

- Enabling cyber-resilience in the era of emerging technology
commitment and fortitude to his role , and this reflects in his leadership style . Mark is a strong mentor and believes in trusted empowerment , adding “ Leadership is an evolution , and while managers are appointed , this doesn ’ t naturally mean that they are recognised as leaders .” He is a strong advocate of the power of coaching .
When asked about some of his major influences , Mark says “ Family is always a big influence in how you respond in business and you always look up to the success of your direct family . My father worked for the same company his entire life , so I have a blend of influences from my own professional and personal life that leads me to trust the empowerment and openness of management .” To date , Mark believes in having the metaphorical ‘ open door ’ policy for his people as he finds that being approachable is crucial to productivity , inspiration and retention within the team .
“ Family is always a big influence in how you respond in business and you always look up to the success of your direct family . My father worked for the same company his entire life , so I have a blend of influences from my own professional and personal life that leads me to trust the empowerment and openness of management ”
MARK BROWN GLOBAL MANAGING DIRECTOR , CYBERSECURITY AND INFORMATION RESILIENCE , BSI
BSI ( British Standards Institution ) is at the cornerstone of shaping , sharing and embedding best practice for organisations . The Cybersecurity and Information Resilience division is specifically tasked with
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