As an executive that is fully invested in the growth of your business, have you ever wondered why some businesses succeed while others fail when both have the same potential? The answer is in the “Why.” Why an organization does what they do is what makes them different from other businesses. The same goes for your information security.
Critical infrastructure organizations need to step up their security if they are going to avoid a disastrous situation. A recent Ponemon survey reports that only 17% of companies have fully deployed IT security programs and only 15% find their threat intelligence effective and actionable to stop or minimize the impact of a cyber attack.
Businesses are still taking it slow when it comes to security. A recent survey by TrainACE reveals that a majority of organizations are employing best practices; but don’t have the basics set up. One of the biggest challenges is communication between security professionals and the executive team. Learning to speak the CEO’s language on matters of security is a better solution than waiting for breach. Some ways CIOs can close this gap…
What can CIOs and CEOs do to avoid Target’s fate? The first step is to realize that information security is not only an IT concern, but also a C-level corporate one because the livelihood of your business depends on how seriously you take your security posture…
The recently released Ponemon Institute Cost of Data Breach Study shows some concerning information on data breaches that business executives really need to be aware of and take action on through implementing a higher security stance before it’s too late. Not only have breach costs increased, but companies are still lacking when it comes to implementing the necessary risk management components to protect their data and environment.
Business executives and security pros are well aware of the need to protect their data if they wish to stay in business; yet most companies are still having trouble staying ahead of their attackers. Taking a deeper look into how organizations are treating information security and risk management within their business structure can help overcome this problem.