Trends Report

2008 CISO Priorities: The Right Objectives But The Wrong Focus

March 20th, 2008
Khalid Kark, null
Khalid Kark
With contributors:
Jonathan Penn , Alissa Dill

Summary

There is a definite chasm between chief information security officers' (CISOs') priorities and their responsibilities. CISOs understand that their priorities need to align with business objectives, yet many of them remain focused on technology and operations. CISOs need to do more, incorporating business objectives into their efforts to manage information risk, achieve greater operational efficiencies, and bolster security awareness and training.

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