The Strategy Brief delivers deep, practical insight at the intersection of cybersecurity, AI, and IT leadership. It is written for CISOs, CIOs, CTOs, and other technology executives who are shaping enterprise strategy in a time of relentless digital change.
Each post is built around a simple belief: technology leaders deserve more than headlines and vendor noise—they need context, strategy, and a point of view grounded in real-world leadership.
I’m Adrian Giboi, the person behind The Strategy Brief. I’ve led global teams through cloud transformations, M&A integrations, cybersecurity redesigns, and enterprise-scale migrations. I started this publication to share what I’ve learned—and to challenge conventional thinking about the role of IT and cybersecurity in business.
In today’s fast-moving digital landscape, technology leaders are asked to do more than manage systems—they’re expected to drive growth, mitigate risk, and guide their organizations through transformation. This space exists to support that mission. From cloud migrations and AI governance to M&A integrations and cybersecurity frameworks, The Strategy Brief tackles the real-world challenges IT executives face every day.
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My Approach to AI on This Website
I believe in being open and honest about how I create things, and that includes how I sometimes use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help me bring my ideas to life.
You might not know this because I have been using English as my main language at home and work since 2007, but English is not my native language. In fact, I've never taken a formal English class – everything I know, I've taught myself. (Yes, really!) This journey has been incredibly rewarding, but it also means I sometimes face challenges in expressing myself as clearly or as creatively in English as I can in my native tongue.
This is where AI has become a wonderful partner for me. I believe AI can be a powerful tool for unlocking creativity, especially for someone like me. It helps me bridge gaps and express ideas visually or textually in ways I might not be able to on my own.
For Creativity in Images: I love creating visuals to accompany my articles or newsletters, but I'm not a traditional artist. AI image generation tools allow me to translate the visions in my head into unique pictures and illustrations for this site. It's a way for me to be visually creative beyond my natural drawing or design skills.
For Clarity in My Writing: Because English is self-taught, I sometimes use AI tools to help me review my writing. This isn't about having AI write for me, but rather about getting a second pair of "eyes" to check for clarity, grammar, and flow, ensuring my message comes across as intended. It helps me polish my self-taught English and communicate more effectively with you.
My Commitment to You
Even though I use AI, I’m committed to:
Transparency: I want you to know when AI has played a role. I'll do my best to make that clear.
Authenticity: The core ideas, stories, and perspectives you find here are always mine. AI is a tool I use, not a replacement for my own voice and vision.
Learning and Growing: I'm always learning, both in my language skills and in how to use tools like AI responsibly and creatively.
How I'll Let You Know About AI Use
AI-Generated Images: If an image on this site was created primarily with AI, I'll indicate this nearby, usually in the caption or alt-text (e.g., "Image created with AI assistance," "AI-generated artwork," or I might mention the specific tool if I feel like it).
AI-Assisted Text: AI usually helps me refine a piece of writing for clarity or grammar (sometimes beyond a standard spell-check).
It's Still Me!
No matter what tools I use, I am the one behind this website. AI helps me overcome some limitations and explore new creative avenues, but my human touch, thoughts, and experiences are at the heart of everything you see.
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