Visionary Leaders

Visionary Leader Definition

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Visionary Leaders are identified by the Security Executive Council based on direct experience and decades of research into effective security leadership. They are forward‑thinking, business‑aligned leaders at the forefront of the profession, with a proven record of impact across roles, organizations, or industries. They embody SEC‑identified leadership characteristics and actively advance the security profession.

Recognition is not application‑based, visibility‑driven, or tied to a single role or organization. Rather, Visionary Leader recognition is based on observed leadership, sustained results, and demonstrated influence beyond internal recognition. See our current roster of Visionary Leaders.

Partnering with the SEC

• Develop YouTube videos to mentor or train the next generation.
  SEC Example: The SEC YouTube channel has 50 short presentations on strategic security topics and proven practices from our subject matter experts.
  
  
• Write articles or develop a book on a topic you are passionate about and have deep expertise.
  SEC Example: The "Insight" section of our website has articles written by our subject matter experts and staff.
  SEC Example: SEC published books, most recently published in partnership with Elsevier.
  
  
• Speak on key topics or be a source for magazine input or quotes.
  SEC Example: Next Generation Security Leader events
  SEC Example: Our media partners’ magazines.
  
  
• Contribute to security student education.
  SEC example: Download Risk Management and Security Metrics at Boeing. The first corporate security academic case study by the SEC and University of South Carolina Darla Moor Business School.
  SEC Example: Serve on a board for one of our education/research partners.
  
  
• Contribute experiences and expertise to research.
  SEC example: Contribute to industry benchmarks and assessments like Security Leadership Institute Research (SLRI) Organizational Structure, Cost of Services and Staffing Benchmark and Security Maturity Assessments.
  SEC example: Participate in the Mercyhurst SEC partnership through the internship program, the CIRAT services program or the SEC Business Intelligence and Innovation Lab (BI² Lab).
  
  
• Partner with the vendor community. Be a test bed, pilot or influence new products.
  SEC example: The SEC Solution Innovation Partner program.
  
  
• Lead security issue related working groups.
  SEC Example: The GSOC Next Generation Group.
  
  
• International expansion.
  Help make expand SEC offerings outside of the US by launching SEC communities in other countries or translate resources for non-English speaking audiences. See our Industry and Reach document.
  
  
• Become involved.
  The SEC is made up of former leading security practitioners and researchers. Our team is dedicated to advancing Security. Contact us to discuss your path.