July 1, 2002—Nine months after the September 11 attacks, most large companies have still not addressed their most critical security weaknesses, according to a report released today by business intelligence firm Cutting Edge Information. While security remains a top concern for managers and executives, most have not conducted well-organized reviews of their security systems.
“First, companies must assign global security responsibility to a single person; otherwise, they cannot have any confidence that their policies are sound,” said Cutting Edge Information President Jason Richardson. “The chief security officer must immediately perform an exhaustive review of potential security holes and make sure all plans can be implemented.”
“Building a Secure Organization in Uncertain Times” shows why leading companies believe a strong, global security policy is a requirement for market success.
The key findings of “Building a Secure Organization in Uncertain Times” include how to:
- Conduct a rapid and thorough security review to prioritize your critical needs
- Build a strong Chief Security Officer position with responsibility and authority
- Get the most out of vendor expertise to close security gaps quickly
- Communicate about security effectively with employees, customers and other stakeholders
For more information and a report summary, contact Cutting Edge.
