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Brian Allen

Brian Allen

Brian Allen is an advisor for Ernst & Young, engaging in cybersecurity strategy, governance and security function transformation. Allen has more than 20 years of strategic experience in the security field, most recently as a former Chief Security Officer for Time Warner Cable. He is a professor, author and expert on ESRM (www.esrm.info).

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Key Risk Indicators and Communicating Security’s Role

Brian Allen
Brian Allen
March 1, 2019

In the previous two columns I asked a few questions and discussed the concepts of what is security’s role and how would you evaluate security’s role?


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How to Evaluate Security's Role

Brian Allen
Brian Allen
February 1, 2019

Last month we asked the question, “What is security’s role in the enterprise?” It turns out the answer isn’t that simple. I’d like to follow that up with what seems to be an easy question.


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How Would You Define Security’s Role?

Brian Allen
Brian Allen
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.


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Conversations and Perspectives from the Security 500 Conference

No matter how long you've been in the security industry, there is always something new to learn.
Brian Allen
Brian Allen
December 1, 2018

Last month I had the honor to speak at the Security 500 conference in front of a large room of senior security leaders.  My own personal take-away from the event is that no matter how long you’ve been in this industry there is always something new to learn.


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Fostering a Dialogue for Security Leaders

Brian Allen
Brian Allen
November 1, 2018

Security has a strategic place in every enterprise and in every career.


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