5 Qualities Your Next Chief Information Security Officer Should Have
In a world where dataism has become the new normal for organisations, security has become a high priority. Or at least, it should be a top priority for organisations. Unfortunately, the reality is different, and every year, many consumers still become the victim of one of the hundreds of data breaches. Any organisation can be hacked, and without sufficient security measures in place, it can become very expensive.
The breach of Equifax, the consumer credit reporting agency that exposed the personal data of some 143 million Americans in June and July 2017, is among the biggest hacks with the biggest impact on consumers. Thus far, the Equifax breach has cost the company US$4 billion. The company’s CEO resigned over the hack, as did its Chief Information Officer and its Chief Security Officer.
Information Security Challenges for Organisations
Unfortunately, protecting your organisations from (would be) hackers is difficult. Organisations face a lot of challenges when it comes to ensuring information security. Many organisations lack adequate staff in security operations and incident response. Detecting digital threads is challenging, and for most organisations, it is not a core competency.
