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The CISO should be able to present ongoing security assessments for technologies continuously
throughout the year as part of an access control strategy and to satisfy audit requirements. Being able to
keep a company safe in an efficient and cost-effective way will help a CISO win favor with the CEO, CFO
and board members.

Avoid These Pitstops on the Road to Security Success

The same Ponemon report stated that “the IT security function will transform from a cost center to a
revenue center; hence the CISO will be more involved in brand and reputation protection.” Having the
right security knowledge and tools, clearly communicating risk, building a balanced security-centric
culture and holistic strategy to address both internal and external risks can help the CISO avoid missteps
and keep both a company and his/her job secure.

About the Author

Jody Paterson is the CEO of ERP Maestro.

He is a security evangelist, thought leader, speaker and
KPMG veteran who is committed to creating smarter ways
to keep companies secure on the inside and ease the
burden of managing, monitoring and auditing access to
critical business systems. Jody can be reached online at
[email protected] and at our company
website http://www.erpmaestro.com/.

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