CISO May 16, 2023

Do You Really Need a CISO?

2 min read - Cybersecurity has never been more challenging or vital. Every organization needs strong leadership on cybersecurity policy, procurement and execution — such as a CISO, or chief information security officer. A CISO is a senior executive in charge of an organization’s…

CISO April 21, 2023

How the Talent Shortage Impacts Cybersecurity Leadership

4 min read - The lack of a skilled cybersecurity workforce stalls the effectiveness of any organization’s security program. Yes, automated tools and technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) offer a layer of support, and bringing in a managed security service…

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.

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.

CISO September 9, 2013

137 Security Questions Every Leader Should Ask

10 min read - In a world where a week rarely goes by without reports of at least one serious cyber attack against a major organization, it’s important for business leaders to always be asking the right security questions. We put together a list…

CISO June 26, 2013

17 Questions Business Leaders Should Ask Their CISO

2 min read - When I or my team members meet with CISOs, sometimes we need a simple set of questions to assess how they’re doing in security. I worked with a bunch of our experts here to get to a core group, and…

CISO June 8, 2013

The Evolving Role of the CISO

< 1 min read - During the last year, we did a lot of thinking about the role of the CISO, including a major survey we posted. As we embark on our next round of research I wanted to share a summary of how we…