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Justin DePalmo named VP, CISO at GDIT

August 9, 2022

Cybersecurity executive Justin DePalmo has been named Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT).

The Security Podcasts

Listen to George Gerchow, CSO at Sumo Logic, discuss how to build a seamless cybersecurity strategy

February 23, 2022

After decades of building security operation centers (SOCs) and developing enterprise cybersecurity programs, Sumo Logic Chief Security Officer (CSO) George Gerchow reflects on how best to instill a security-minded culture in an organization in the latest The Security Podcasts episode.

Wesley Story joins Genesys as Chief Information Officer

November 23, 2021

Experienced cybersecurity professional Wesley Story joins Genesys as the new Chief Information Officer (CIO).

Strategic Decision Support Centers Increase Public Safety and Responsiveness to Community Needs

Giovanni Gaccione

February 11, 2020

As technologies and laws continue to evolve, and more people move into urban centers, cities are looking for ways to become smarter – and safer. Today, more than half of the world’s population lives in an urban area. It is predicted that by 2030, our planet will have 41 mega-cities with more than 10 million inhabitants each. After all, a successful city attracts businesses, fosters innovation and provides incredible opportunities for its citizens. But how do we construct and manage cities so that everything, and everyone, flows smoothly today and in the future? How can we ensure that cities are resilient and continue to succeed as they grow?

The Master Planner

Phil Aronson

May 1, 2017

When I speak with security executives privately about their challenges, one that I often hear is the pressure of time, budget and resources.

Strategic Planning: Opportunities for CSO Leadership and Organizational Success

David I Buckman

April 13, 2015

Organizations of all sizes and types, from Fortune 500 companies to grassroots non-governmental organizations, periodically turn to strategic planning to reconnect with their core values, articulate their mission and chart goals and objectives to help them achieve their long-term vision.

Benchmarks Aren’t Magic, They’re Tools

Bob Hayes

Kathleen Kotwica Ph.D.

September 6, 2011

Security executives frequently come to us to request assistance in benchmarking their processes or performance metrics with similar companies. Usually we find that their interest is at least partially driven by a strong push from management. Business leaders recognize benchmarking as a proven business practice that can identify competitive strengths and vulnerabilities as well as opportunities for improvement. Benchmarking can inform corporate goal-setting and can play a significant role in strategic planning.