AMA (Ask Me Anything) with cybersecurity book Author Shobhit Mehta - Idea to ISBN: Why Write, How to Publish?
Every security leader has a perspective the industry needs—few turn it into a book. In this interactive AMA, a published cybersecurity author, Shobhit Mehta breaks down the real “why” behind writing (credibility, impact, and career leverage) and the practical “how” (from shaping a marketable thesis to choosing a publishing path). He’ll cover proposal vs. manuscript routes, traditional vs. indie publishing, timelines, budgets, rights/royalties, and how to protect sensitive information while telling compelling stories. You’ll also learn how to launch: titles that sell, endorsements, distribution, bulk sales, and building a long-tail author platform through talks, workshops, and LinkedIn.
Speaker Bio
Shobhit Mehta is an award-winning cybersecurity and privacy leader and a Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) Research Fellow, a distinction held by fewer than 50 professionals worldwide. He is the author of multiple research papers for CSA and is best known for his bestselling book on ISACA CRISC that is recognized globally as a key resource in IT risk management including as a reference material for multiple university courses.. The book has sold over 10,000 copies across multiple platforms. Shobhit is currently part of the Security & Compliance team at Sierra.ai, and previously held security & privacy leadership positions at Headspace, Fidelity Investments, PayPal, HSBC, Deutsche Bank, and Credit Suisse.