Insights from the 2013 IBM Chief Information Security Officer Assessment

Am I doing enough? Do I focus on the right things? How do I compare against my peers? These questions arise time and time again for Chief Information Security O!cers (CISOs) and other security leaders. Our research uncovered a set of leading business, technology and measurement practices that help to address these questions. It also revealed a range of challenges. Even established security leaders struggle with how to manage diverse business concerns, create mobile security policies, and fully integrate business, risk and security metrics. Those who have the right combination of practices and who are addressing these key challenges are evolving into more versatile security leaders – and setting a new standard.