One month into my new Head of Penetration Testing role, and the learning curve has already been steep (in a good way).

Lessons learned:

- Change works best in stages, not all at once.

- I can’t (and shouldn’t) do everything.

- Delegation isn’t optional - it’s essential.

Wins so far:

- We’ve delivered some awesome pen tests.

- Focused on high-value, bespoke testing tailored to each client rather than rigid, one-size-fits-all methodologies.

- Expanded our team’s experience and capabilities across more technologies.

Plenty more to learn but I’ll get there!