Today's chief information security officers has to weigh in on board-level decisions that affect the future of the business. A CISO's business acumen has become just as important as security expertise in an increasingly competitive landscape; executives rely on the CISO to map security programs to business objectives to promote growth and generate revenue.
It's essential that CISOs align their security strategies with the overall goals and mission of the enterprise. In a digital world, data security not only reduces risk and prevents negative outcomes, it contributes to the forward momentum of the business. It's essential that CISOs align their security strategies with the overall goals and mission of the enterprise.Splunk has been helping organizations apply data to security, IT operations and business innovation for more than 15 years. Here, from our ebook"5 Key Ways CISOs Can Accelerate the Business," are five best practices that uplevel a CISO's contribution to business success.Traditionally, CISOs care about security strategy, not profit margins.
CISOs have a lot on their plates these days. They're keeping the bad guys out today. They're improving security posture for tomorrow. They're ambassadors to the C Suite and the board of directors for the entire concept of security, and they're framing it in terms of business value and brand imperative. The role of the CISO is expanding at least as fast as your organization's attack surface.
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