Where the CISO Should Sit on the Security Org Chart and Why It Matters

The CISO’s position on the security org chart influences the nature and frequency of interactions the security leader will have other executives — not to mention the security budget.

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The Benefits of Operational Risk Management

Operational risk management can help organizations measure the cost of network security solutions versus the cost of a potential data breach.

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What Can We Learn From the ‘Global State of Information Security Survey 2018’?

While PwC’s “Global State of Information Security Survey” noted that governments have improved cyber resilience, businesses still have a long way to go.

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Five Ways an External Risk Adviser Can Help the Board Solve the Cyber Risk Puzzle

Executives need an external risk adviser to help them monitor the cyber risk landscape and implement, monitor and refine security controls accordingly.

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Increased Awareness Is the Best Cure for Health Care Security Risks

Many health care security risks stem from insufficient leadership and limited resources, which can often be attributed to a lack of security awareness.

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Cybersecurity Leadership in Transition: A View From the Classroom

Cybersecurity leadership courses traditionally focus on imparting subject matter expertise, but the next generation of CISOs must also be trusted advisors.

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Building an Effective CISO-CIO Partnership

For an organization’s security program to thrive, the CISO and CIO must be on the same page when it comes to implementations and budgetary concerns.

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How to Hire Your Next CISO

Hiring a CISO is more about finding gaps, committing to new ideas and bringing those ideas to life than it is about finding the right person for the job.

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Is the CISO Reporting Structure Outdated?

Many organizations are changing the CISO reporting structure to reflect growing influence of IT over other departments and domains.

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The Most Unnerving Security Trends to Prepare for in 2017

To stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated cyberthreats, CISOs and IT professionals must pay attention to the top security trends emerging in 2017.

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