C-suite security - Articles - Page 2

How Would You Define Security’s Role?

January 1, 2019

This question came up during the Security 500 Conference last November, and it is still sticking with me. I don’t think you’ll find an easy or consistent answer.

Changing Cultures, Changing Security at FM Global

National crises like 9/11 and the Virginia Tech shootings compelled Whit Chaiyabhat into a career of public service and risk management advocacy.

Diane Ritchey

December 1, 2018

One of the most rewarding parts of my job, as Editor of Security magazine, is the opportunity to speak with our readers. I recently had the pleasure to speak with Whit Chaiyabhat, staff vice president, crisis manager, for FM Global, one of the world’s largest commercial and industrial property insurers.

Our Executive is Missing: Kidnap and Ransom Basics for Security Professionals, Part 3

This is the third of a three-part series to help enterprise protective professionals understand how K&R can be successfully resolved.

Steve Romano

Frank Figliuzzi

November 14, 2018

It may happen when you are least able to prevent it – when your executive or his family are alone and most vulnerable.

Building a Relationship with a Search Firm – The Client Viewpoint

Jerry J. Brennan

November 1, 2018

When you're hiring new security talent, what can you do to ensure your search will result in a good experience for all?

Our Executive is Missing: Kidnap and Ransom Basics for Security Professionals, Part 2

The second of a three-part series to help protective professionals understand how K&R can be successfully resolved.

Steve Romano

Frank Figliuzzi

October 3, 2018

It may happen when you are least able to prevent it – when your executive or his family are alone and most vulnerable. Learning what to expect in the hours and days after an abduction will help you avoid becoming a bystander at a time when your leadership is most needed.

Building a Relationship with a Search Firm – The Candidate Viewpoint

Jerry J. Brennan

October 1, 2018

One persistent myth surrounding recruitment is that a recruiter represents you, the candidate. Unfortunately, that is not the role of a search firm.

Our Executive is Missing: Kidnap and Ransom Basics for Security Professionals

The first of a three-part series to help protective professionals understand how K&R can be successfully resolved.

Steve Romano

Frank Figliuzzi

September 13, 2018

Preparing for the worst is part of every security professional’s repertoire, especially when it comes to planning for failure.

Three Best Practices to Secure Critical Infrastructure

Edgard Capdevielle

September 6, 2018

In the last few years, executives overseeing energy, utility and other industrial organizations have begun to worry about the threat of cyberattacks on our nation’s most critical infrastructures. Ten years ago, their main concerns were focused on safety or environmental risks. Back then, operators believed the virtual barricades, or air gaps, between networks and technologies were sufficient enough to defend against malware and cyberattacks.

Three Ways to Justify the IT Security Budget You Need

Maxim Frolov

September 6, 2018

Advocating for the return on investment (ROI) in IT security has traditionally been a challenge for IT professionals to communicate to management. IT teams are responsible for the complicated task of balancing budget limitations with strong protection that will reduce the risk of a cyberattack in today’s dynamic threat landscape. However, according to a recent Kaspersky Lab report, businesses are starting to invest more in IT security rather than treat it as a cost center.

The Importance of Communication for Security

Edward Monan

July 31, 2018

Dedicating some portion of communications personnel time to the security team can drive global awareness of programs and initiatives critical to the safety of the organization, thereby increasing programmatic success.