The C-Suite

Former RSA Executive Chairman Art Coviello describes the information security landscape today as a “ball of confusion,” made all the more complex by current approaches to evaluating InfoSec solutions.

According to a new study by Nasdaq, 40% of respondents do not feel responsible for the repercussions of a cyberattack.

Data is the lifeblood of today’s digital businesses. Protecting it from theft, misuse, and abuse is the top responsibility of every S&R leader. Hacked customer data can erase millions in profits, stolen intellectual property, can erase competitive advantage, and unnecessary privacy abuses can bring unwanted scrutiny and fines from regulators while inflicting reputational damage.

The fallout of major data breaches in the past two years has sent a clear message: the responsibility for data breaches is being laid on the board of directors and C-level employees. Having a strong IT security team, led by a strong CISO, is not only key to an effective security policy. Indeed, studies have shown than an effective CISO and a well-run information security program can save an...

GRC (Governance, Risk Management and Compliance) is currently one of the biggest issues facing companies of all sizes. To date, GRC has not always found billing in boardrooms across the country, but the fallout of major data breaches in the past two years has sent a clear message: the responsibility for data breaches is being laid on the board of directors and C-level employees.