CISO February 16, 2017 CSOs Who Understand the User Experience Deliver Better Security 2 min read - A smooth user experience leads to more secure systems and databases. CSOs should consult users directly to resolve issues related to the data they access.
Incident Response February 15, 2017 Before, During and After: Dealing With Attacks and Applying Effective Incident Management 3 min read - A planned, communicated, rehearsed and organizationally tailored incident management program is central to an effective security strategy.
CISO February 8, 2017 NACD Publishes Five Cybersecurity Principles Every Board Director Needs to Know 5 min read - NACD updated its "Director's Handbook on Cyber-Risk Oversight," which included five new cybersecurity principles for boards of directors.
February 6, 2017 Executives Must Wake Up to the Value of Risk Management Strategy 2 min read - According to the results of a recent Ponemon Institute survey, 76 percent of organizations lack a holistic risk management strategy.
CISO February 2, 2017 Looking at the Bigger Picture for Your Information Security Program 2 min read - IT managers must understand how initiatives related to the information security program affect the business side of the organization.
CISO January 25, 2017 Crisis Leadership, Part 2: What Are We Learning? 3 min read - In addition to responding to threats in progress, crisis leadership involves rehearsing various responses to prepare for a data breach.
CISO January 19, 2017 Is the CISO Reporting Structure Outdated? 2 min read - Many organizations are changing the CISO reporting structure to reflect growing influence of IT over other departments and domains.
CISO January 18, 2017 Five Ways to Be a More Effective CISO in 2017 3 min read - Shifts in the cybersecurity and business landscapes will introduce many additional changes to the ever-evolving role of the CISO in 2017.
CISO January 12, 2017 Charisma Killed the Cat: Fostering an Effective Cybersecurity Leadership Style 3 min read - Too much charisma can make for ineffective cybersecurity leadership. CISOs should encourage IT employees to challenge their policies and decision-making.
CISO January 6, 2017 Move the CSO to a Different Place on the Security Org Chart 3 min read - Organizations can improve their ability to enforce security policies and better serve business initiatives by shuffling the security org chart.