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	Chief Security Officer: No Magic Bullet
		Giga Information Group, a Cambridge, Mass., consulting firm, estimates that fewer than 10% of large companies had adopted the role of a chief security officer prior to Sept. 11.
		Chief areas of conflict center around which side of the business the chief security officer comes from—the physical security side of the business, or the information technology side of the business—and to whom he or she reports.
		In the absence of a chief security officer, both the physical and electronic security executives in a company should report to one senior executive.
	www.baselinemag.com /print_article/0,3668,a=31011,00.asp (957 words)

	University of Georgia: EITS: Information Security
		Security professionals offer knowledge and expertise that should be influencing student, faculty and staff communications and training regarding illegal and unethical behavior.
		Although information technology is a major component of this process, the overall sensitive information security mechanism should not be left completely to IT.
		Secure both nonpublic and public personal information and any lists that may be derived from this information - GLB includes provisions for the release of both private and public information.
	www.infosec.uga.edu /ciso/quotes.php (1556 words)

	securityjobs 2002/04: Chief Information Security Officer - #702
		The Position: The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) will be the head of Global Security, overseeing the development and implementation of corporate-wide security and security principles, policies, and practices.
		The CISO is responsible for coordinating all corporate activities with security implications, as well as monitoring all of the organization’s services, systems, policies, and procedures to assure meaningful security practices.
		Responsibilities The Chief Information Security Officer will be responsible for creating and directing the activities of the corporate-wide global information security function including: · Develop, implement, and manage the overall enterprise processes for information risk management and associated architecture, policies and procedures.
	lists.jammed.com /securityjobs/2002/04/0047.html (532 words)

	Stephen Katz, Chief Information Security Officer for Citibank -- Role of Computer Security in Protecting the US ...
		Security Assessment Tools: There are few effective automated tools available that can be used to verify the state of security on processing systems, networks and firewalls.
		I recommend that the government charter and direct a small task force lead by recognized security professionals with extensive practical experience to develop "sound practices" for information security that would be applicable to both the government and private sectors.
		The state of security and information security issues needs to be routinely addressed at the board of director level.
	www.fas.org /irp/congress/1997_hr/katz_11-6.htm (3069 words)

	Spending Shortfall - News by InformationWeek
		Although many security officers have trouble procuring the budgets they want, Lobel says it's a promising sign that, on average, security spending as a percentage of the IT budget hasn't dropped significantly.
		The chief security officer at the New Jersey manufacturing company, who requested anonymity, has a theory as to why he can't procure the security budget he needs: If the company is hacked, the CEO or CFO isn't accountable--he is. That's why he's trying to figure out ways to educate employees without the necessary budget.
		Most employees aren't aware of good security practices, and most aren't trained to be wary that someone asking for a password and claiming to be from the corporate help desk may be a hacker.
	www.informationweek.com /story/IWK20021003S0011 (684 words)

	C-level security
		CISOs first rose to prominence in the armed forces and then in the financial services sector where information security weaknesses -- from system downtime, hacking, and fraud -- have a direct and definable impact on corporate profits and losses.
		For Kerry Ruhl, who manages the internal information security at Unisys with a staff of three, communication and sway are part of executing the mission and goals established by his boss, the company's CIO.
		Usually the CISO (chief information security officer) spends his or her time looking at infosec from a corporate policy perspective, but striking the right balance between security policy and day-to-day IT functionality can be affected by where the CISO sits on the organizational chart.
	www.infoworld.com /articles/pe/xml/01/10/22/011022peciso.html (2328 words)

	CITE Chief Information Security Officer Certification
		These provide the minimum training and education standards for properly executing the duties and responsibilities of information security personnel in business and government.
		The Information Assurance Courseware Evaluation Process examines an institution's courses as meeting national education and training requirements in Information Assurance.
		The program is designed for senior managers and provides an intensive overview of information security including network design and management, the legal environment, and the application of computer forensics to the corporate setting.
	www.marshall.edu /cite/academics/Programs/PDescCISOCur.htm (269 words)

	Enterprise Systems \| Q&A: What Makes a Good Chief Information Security Officer?
		To succeed, a chief information security officer needs project management skills, business process expertise, a budget, and authority—and an aptitude for diplomacy.
		It is parallel to that, but CISOs have to climb a steeper path, because unlike CIOs, they have not been around for a very long time.
		I think CISOs are at a crossroads at this point [between] those who view their position … as business managers who are enabling business in a secure way, versus those who are focused on security only.
	www.esj.com /Security/print.aspx?editorialsId=1569 (999 words)

	Rise of the Chief Security Officer
		That's the advice of information security analysts who are telling clients to hire a top executive to oversee their company's IT security.
		Chief Security Officers' Pay Varies Widely: CSOs in financial services can expect to earn significantly more than their counterparts in utilities, manufacturing and other fields.
		When there is no chief security officer in place, chief information officers are more likely than other executives to have security responsibilities, the survey found.
	itmanagement.earthweb.com /secu/article.php/997111 (1218 words)

	DAR File No. 27597 (Rule R365-300) UT Bull 2005-2 (1/15/2005)
		Security is one of the most important issues we must deal with across the enterprise.
		Effective security management programs must be employed to appropriately eliminate or mitigate the risks posed by potential threats to state information resources.
		This rule is issued by the Chief Information Officer under the authority of Section 63D-1a-305 of the Information Technology Act, and Section 63-46a-3 of the Utah Rulemaking Act, Utah Code.
	www.rules.utah.gov /publicat/bulletin/2005/20050115/27597.htm (1070 words)

	Headlines@Hopkins: Johns Hopkins University News Releases
		To make sure this information is collected and stored in a safe and secure manner, Johns Hopkins has appointed Darren Lacey to serve as chief security officer/information security policy coordinator for the university and the health system.
		In his new role, Lacey, a university employee since February 2000 who currently is executive director of its Information Security Institute, will draw on his training as an attorney and as an information technology specialist.
		Information on automatic e-mail delivery of science and medical news releases is available at the same address.
	www.jhu.edu /news_info/news/univ03/oct03/lacey.html (662 words)

	Chief security officer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A chief security officer is a corporation's top executive who is responsible for security.
		While originally used by information security professionals, the term is sometimes given to the person in charge of physical security.
		As a result, information technology security executives now sometimes take the title of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to differentiate the positions.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chief_security_officer (105 words)

	What is Chief Security Officer? - a definition from Whatis.com - see also: CSO
		CSO responsibilities may include training others for security awareness, developing secure business and communication practices, purchasing security products, and ensuring that security practices are being followed.
		Depending on the size of a company and the perceived importance of security, a CSO may report to the Chief Information Officer or the Chief Technology Officer or, less frequently, report directly to the CEO.
		In companies without a CSO, the security responsibilies are usually held by the CIO or the CTO.
	searchsecurity.techtarget.com /sDefinition/0,,sid14_gci858563,00.html (369 words)

	Case Western Reserve University (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		In this newly created position at Case, LeClerc will be principally responsible for developing and monitoring security policies and procedures to ensure that Case’s administrative information and technical infrastructure are secure from unauthorized access; is protected from inappropriate alteration; and is physically secure, yet available to authorized users in a timely fashion.
		Prior to Case, LeClerc was the vice president of global information security at DoubleClick Inc. in New York, N.Y. He developed security policies, standards, guidelines and enforcement procedures to support information security in compliance with federal and global regulation and standards.
		In addition to other prominent roles in the information security industry, LeClerc was also the vice president of information security at Lehman Brothers and director of information security for NBC Universal, both located in New York City.
	www.case.edu /news/2005/1-05/itsecurity.htm (430 words)

	Ken Ihrer Named New Chief Information Security Officer
		As the University’s Chief Information Security Officer, he is responsible for the design, implementation, and testing of all security components of the University's information technology architecture.
		Ihrer is a senior-level information security and privacy professional with success in management, design, and teaching.
		His information security philosophy is a program built around people, processes, and technology.
	www.temple.edu /cs/VPannouncements/Ihrer.html (316 words)

	Chief Information Security Officer
		Although there are several common industry definitions of the role and responsibilities of a CISO, this job title should not be confused with the title of Chief Security Officer (CSO).
		A Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is typically a top level management executive in an organization who is charged with providing to the executive leadership, guidance in the subject of IT security and IT risk management.
		It is common for a CISO in this role to report to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) who is in charge of the information technology organization or to a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) who provides the organization with leadership in the area of technology.
	www.chiefinformationsecurityofficer.com (474 words)

	Information Security (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		ISSA members are consistently recognized as experts on critical issues in all areas of information security, and the group is seen as an important resource for small businesses, global enterprises and government organizations.
		He is also a Charter Member of the Global Council of Chief Security Officers, a group of influential senior cyber-security leaders dedicated to enhancing cyber security around the world.
		He provided leadership, developed and implemented strategies to enhance security and business continuity for AEP; he was also responsible for protecting and maintaining corporate facilities, critical operating assets and property; and ensured the security and continued preservation of all corporate information and proprietary data and the technology that supports it.
	www.xtalks.com /CyberSecurity.ashx (943 words)

	Forum Report: Information Security Group - Los Angeles
		Without appropriate security policies, processes, and products, Internet connectivity can compromise the very gains in productivity that help make today’s companies more profitable and that enable them to serve a larger and more diverse customer base.
		Security enables enterprises to confidently extend the network to customers, partners, and remote/mobile employees, thus increasing revenues sources, efficiency of business processes and employee productivity.
		One important place to enforce security is at the endpoint, where data resides and the potential for damage is greatest.
	www.bizforum.org /ISG-SF-02-01-2005-cisco.htm (635 words)

	Security Consulting
		Paul Herrmann, president of eVestigations Inc., is an experienced Chief Information Security Officer with a proven track record in global responsibility for information security.
		His credentials and experience position him as a valuable asset to assist your IT department in documenting due diligence in the area of information security, whatever the size of your company.
		This allows the smaller company to have the support of 1/6 of a full-time Chief Information Security Officer, for example, without the expense of an executive-level employee and other employee issues.
	www.evestigations.com /html/security_consulting.html (634 words)

	Chief Information Security Officer to join Case
		LeClerc will be principally responsible for developing and monitoring security policies and procedures to ensure that Case's administrative information and technical infrastructure are secure from unauthorized access, protected from inappropriate alteration, physically secure, yet available to authorized users in a timely fashion.
		Lev Gonick, vice president and chief information officer, says "Rey has proven that he possesses the intellectual capacity, critical skills, and professional experience required to successfully develop and implement robust security policies and standards required in today's IT environment.
		He developed security policies, standards, guidelines and enforcement procedures to support information security in compliance with federal and global regulation and standards.
	blog.case.edu /its-news/2004/12/30/chief_information_security_officer_to_join_case (304 words)

	CSO Homepage - The site for chief security officers & other security executives. - CSO Home Page
		Security consultant Robert Weingarten explains why it may be more harmful to publish a privacy statement.
		A look at outsourcing security and how to determine whether it is a candidate for MSSP services.
		The CSO Executive Council is a professional organization for CSOs and CISOs whose vision is to advance strategic security practices and solutions.
	www.csoonline.com (619 words)

	LinkedIn: Jaime Chanaga
		Chanaga plays a key role in the leadership of the information security industry, sitting on SC Magazine's Editorial Advisory Board, the CSO Advisory Board for Qualys, Inc. He has given presentations at industry conferences including the RSA Security Conference, the CSO Interchange New York, and the Infosecurity New York Conference.
		Jaime is a co-author of the book “Corporate Security in the Information Age: Industry Leaders on Security Options, Protecting Assets, and Implementing a Strategy” ISBN: 1596221496, published March 30, 2005.
		Former Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) shares thought leadership on strategic management and technology issues helping executives in industry and government address their most important information security problems.
	www.linkedin.com /in/chiefsecurityofficer (1345 words)

	Outsourcing The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Organizations gain a security expert yet mitigate the cost of a full-time employee.
		Information security has matured into a risk-based activity.
		The organization gains clear visibility into the information security posture and is enabled to track success.
	www.prweb.com /releases/2006/9/prweb436984.htm (432 words)

	2006 Texas Regional Infrastructure Security Conference (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		This presentation will focus on the security issues corporations are facing regarding convergence of physical and information security and the myriad of information security and privacy regulations impacting the protection of information assets.
		Security and Risk Officers are facing challenges in justifying IT security spending and establishing common risk decisions across the enterprise.
		His career began in the Security Branch of the DoD and saw him serve in a variety of roles ultimately leading to senior instructor at the Canadian Forces School of Intelligence and Security instructing in all information security and computer crime investigative techniques training.
	www.trisc.org /Speakers.htm (11175 words)

	VA chief information security officer resigns (6/29/06)
		The chief information security officer for the Veterans Affairs Department has resigned.
		The resignation of CISO Pedro Cadenas was revealed during questioning at a House Veterans Affairs' Committee hearing on a security breach last month in which a laptop was stolen.
		Chief Information Officer Bob Howard said he received an e-mail about the resignation Thursday morning.
	govexec.com /dailyfed/0606/062906tdpm1.htm?rss=getoday (201 words)

	Rise of the Chief Security Officer
		No longer simply the chief IT manager, today's CIO is a key strategic partner, charged with increasing productivity, sparking innovation and making growth a reality.
		Curbing Security Threats is Red Cross Exec's Priority: The first chief information security officer at the Red Cross talks about protecting networks and data - and why the CISO position is surfacing in enterprises like his.
		Management consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton in January surveyed firms with more than $1 billion in annual revenues and found that 54% of the 72 chief executive officers it surveyed have a chief security officer in place.
	www.cioupdate.com /news/article.php/10493_997701 (1022 words)

	Chief Security Officer: Jaime Chanaga, CISSP, CISA: Information Security for Consumers
		Executives in leadership roles need to have a clear understanding of the information security risks that their organizations face.
		One CxO with whom I worked with, strongly supported the creation of information security policies and procedures for all employees of his organization.
		The CxO failed to understand that information security was everyone's responsibility and the increased risks to the organization by their actions.
	chiefsecurityofficer.blogs.com /cso/2006/05/information_sec.html (332 words)

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