Cybersecurity to Privacy: How I Found Success

Ever wondered what separates good Privacy Pros from EXCEPTIONAL ones?In this episode of the Privacy Pros Podcast, Jamal Ahmed hosts Dr. Valerie Lyons, a seasoned privacy leader and author of the Privacy Leader Compass. They discuss:Transitioning from cybersecurity to privacy The key differences between good and exceptional privacy professionalsHow to balance technical skills, business acumen and soft skills Qualities that allow Privacy Pros to create maximum impactThis is a must listen episode for anyone who wants to understand how to turn adversity into strength.Dr. Lyons is author of the ‘The Privacy Leader Compass’, and leading authority on privacy as a CSR and ESG. Included in the ‘Top 100 Women in Cybersecurity in Europe’, Dr. Lyons is an accomplished and driven cybersecurity and privacy leadership expert. Her career spans over 30 years - working in both cybersecurity and privacy teams. She has worked for several global organisations, such as IBM, KPMG, and ABB, and served as Head of Information Security Risk in KBC Bank for almost 15 years. Dr. Lyons is director and Chief Operations Officer in BH Consulting since 2015. She has an in-depth knowledge of European data protection law and practices, and frequently presents at renowned international security and privacy conferences (such as RSA, COSAC, ISACA and CPDP). She has also lectured in Dublin City University on Privacy, Cybersecurity and Digital Ethics. In 2022, Dr Lyons was awarded a PhD in Information Privacy for her research into Privacy as a CSR. She also holds a Masters in Leadership, along with a post-graduate diploma in Executive Coaching. She is a certified CISSP for almost 25 years, a CDPSE for four years, and is a member of the Institute of Directors in Ireland.Follow Jamal on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kmjahmed/Follow Dr. Valerie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerielyons-privsec/Ready to become a World Class Privacy Expert? Book your call to join the World's Leading Privacy Program

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Data privacy is a hot sector in the world of business. But it can be hard to break in and have a career that thrives. That’s where our podcast comes in! We interview leading Privacy Pros and share the secrets to success each fortnight. We'll help guide you through the complex world of Data Privacy so that you can focus on achieving your career goals instead of worrying about compliance issues. It's never been easier or more helpful than this! You don't have to go at it alone anymore! It’s easy to waste a lot of time and energy learning about Data Privacy on your own, especially if you find it complex and confusing. Founder and Co-host Jamal Ahmed, dubbed “The King of GDPR” by the BBC, interviews leading Privacy Pros and discusses topics businesses are struggling with each week and pulls back the curtain on the world of Data Privacy. Deep dive with the world's brightest and most thought-provoking data privacy thought leaders to inspire and empower you to unleash your best to thrive as a Data Privacy Professional. If you're ambitious, driven & highly motivated, and thinking about a career in Data Privacy, a rising Privacy Pro or an Experienced Privacy Leader this is the podcast for you. Subscribe today so you never miss an episode or important update from your favourite Privacy Pro. And if you ever want to learn more about how to secure a career in data privacy and then thrive, just tune into our show and we'll teach you everything there is to know! Listen now and subscribe for free on iTunes, Spotify or Google Play Music! Subscribe to the newsletter to get exclusive insights, secret expert tips & actionable resources for a thriving privacy career that we only share with email subscribers https://newsletter.privacypros.academy/sign-up